Inuyama Castle, designated a National Treasure and the oldest original keep in Japan, stands dramatically above the Kiso River and is surrounded by masses of flowering cherry trees each spring. The hilltop setting provides sweeping views over pink-tinged rooftops toward the river gorge below, making it one of Aichi Prefecture's most beloved hanami destinations. The castle town's historic streets, lined with traditional shops and ukai cormorant fishing sites, give the festival a rich cultural context beyond the blossoms alone.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late March to Early April
- Region
- Chubu
- Prefecture
- Aichi
- City
- Inuyama
Highlights
- ◆Japan's oldest original castle keep designated National Treasure
- ◆Panoramic views of cherry blossoms over the Kiso River
- ◆Historic Edo-period castle town streetscape
- ◆Close proximity to Ukai cormorant fishing heritage site
- ◆Evening illumination of the castle and surrounding trees