Hirosaki Castle Park hosts one of Japan's top-ranked cherry blossom festivals, with approximately 2,600 trees of 52 varieties blooming around the historic Edo-period castle. The iconic 'sakura tunnel' formed by arching branches over the inner moat draws visitors from across the country. Evening illuminations transform the park into a magical pink-and-gold landscape, and fallen petals create a stunning 'flower raft' on the moat surface. Food stalls and traditional performances fill the park throughout the festival period.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late April to Early May
- Region
- Tohoku
- Prefecture
- Aomori
- City
- Hirosaki
Highlights
- ◆2,600+ cherry trees of 52 varieties in full bloom
- ◆Famous pink petal 'flower raft' drifting on the moat
- ◆Nightly illuminations of the castle and blossoms
- ◆Traditional food stalls and live cultural performances
- ◆One of Japan's officially recognized top three castle cherry blossom sites