Hirayama Park on the outskirts of Imabari is the city's primary hanami gathering point, with over 300 cherry trees creating a vast pink canopy across sloping hillside grounds. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival brings local food vendors, live traditional music, and brass-band performances to the park throughout the bloom period. On clear days, hanami-goers can see across Imabari city to the Kurushima Strait and the distant islands of the Seto Inland Sea, with the bridges of the Nishiseto Expressway on the horizon. The park is especially lively on weekends when local schools and community groups hold outdoor gatherings.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late March to Early April
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Ehime
- City
- Imabari
Highlights
- ◆Over 300 cherry trees across a hillside park with Seto Inland Sea views
- ◆Community festival with local food stalls and live music
- ◆Distant views of Kurushima Strait and Nishiseto Expressway bridges
- ◆Family-friendly open lawns ideal for hanami picnics
- ◆Gateway to a day trip combining Imabari Castle and Shimanami Kaidō cycling