Festival Cherry Blossom Spring · Early to Mid April

Toyama Castle Cherry Blossom Festival (Toyama-jo Sakura Matsuri)

Toyama · Toyama · Chubu

Toyama Castle Park hosts the city's signature spring festival, when more than 200 cherry trees burst into bloom around the white reconstructed keep, moat, and lawns of the castle grounds. The festival features food stalls, taiko drumming performances, and evening illuminations that reflect in the castle moat, creating a romantic and lively atmosphere well-loved by locals and visitors alike. The adjacent Toyama City Folk Craft Village and proximity to Toyama's renowned pharmaceutical heritage make this an ideal anchor point for a broader Chubu spring itinerary.

Type
Festival
Category
Cherry Blossom
Season
Spring
Month
Early to Mid April
Region
Chubu
Prefecture
Toyama
City
Toyama

Highlights

  • 200+ cherry trees around the historic castle moat
  • Nightly illumination reflecting off the moat water
  • Taiko drumming and local performance events
  • Lively food stall festival with Toyama seafood specialities
  • Convenient city-centre location near Toyama Station