Senshu Park, built on the former grounds of Kubota Castle in central Akita City, contains more than 800 cherry trees that burst into bloom each spring. The moat-lined pathways and wooden observation pavilion create an atmospheric backdrop for hanami gatherings enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. An annual hanami festival brings food vendors, sake stalls, and traditional Akita folk music performances to the park. The park's central location makes it easily walkable from Akita Station, and it is illuminated nightly during the blossom season.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Late April to Early May
- Region
- Tohoku
- Prefecture
- Akita
- City
- Akita
Highlights
- ◆800+ cherry trees on historic Kubota Castle grounds
- ◆Traditional Akita folk music and dance performances
- ◆Nightly illuminations reflecting in the moat
- ◆Sake and local food stalls throughout the festival
- ◆Walking distance from Akita Station