Katsuyama Park, surrounding the reconstructed keep of Kokura Castle in central Kitakyushu, hosts approximately 1,000 cherry trees that make it the city's most beloved sakura spot. The castle's white tenshu rising above pink canopies is a signature spring image, and the adjacent Kokura Castle Garden (a traditional Japanese stroll garden) adds a refined counterpoint to the lively hanami crowds. Evening illuminations of both castle and cherry trees run nightly during peak bloom, creating a magical yozakura atmosphere. Food and craft vendors set up along the park's tree-lined avenues throughout the festival period.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late March to Early April
- Region
- Kyushu
- Prefecture
- Fukuoka
- City
- Kitakyushu
Highlights
- ◆~1,000 cherry trees framing Kokura Castle
- ◆Nightly castle and sakura illuminations
- ◆Adjacent traditional Kokura Castle Garden
- ◆Food and craft stalls during bloom period
- ◆Easy access from Kokura Station