Shimizu Sengen Shrine and its surrounding park in Shizuoka City host one of the prefecture's most atmospheric hanami gatherings, with over 700 Somei Yoshino and weeping cherry trees blooming around a grand shrine dedicated to Mt Fuji. On clear days, the snow-capped summit of Fuji is visible above the treeline, creating an extraordinary composition of shrine gate, cherry blossoms, and Japan's sacred mountain. The annual cherry blossom festival includes traditional kagura shrine dance performances, archery demonstrations, and a bustling row of food stalls selling local Shizuoka oden and green tea sweets. The park is a 10-minute bus ride from Shimizu Station.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late March–Early April
- Region
- Chubu
- Prefecture
- Shizuoka
- City
- Shizuoka
Highlights
- ◆Mt Fuji visible above the cherry canopy on clear days
- ◆Kagura traditional dance performed at the shrine during festival
- ◆Over 700 cherry trees including graceful weeping varieties
- ◆Shizuoka oden and green tea sweets from local vendors
- ◆Historic Sengen Shrine dedicated to the spirit of Mt Fuji