Kushira Cherry Blossom Festival

Kushira Cherry Blossom Festival

Event Overview

A cherry blossom avenue stretches approximately 3 km in all directions. During the festival period, there will be a pedestrian paradise and night cherry blossom lanterns, attracting many visitors from inside and outside the city for hanami. The main event on April 5 (Sunday) will feature a jogging competition, a long rope skipping contest, and a fun lottery.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Kushira Heiwa Park, Kanoya City
  • Address:   
  • 5183-1 Yuri, Kushira-cho, Kanoya, Kagoshima
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kagoshima Chuo Station → Bus (use ferry on the way) 2 hours 30 minutes, bus stop: get off at the entrance of Peace Park, 5 minutes drive
  • Car Access:   
6km 10 minutes from Osumi Longitudinal Road Hosoyama IC via Prefectural Road No. 67
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0994-63-3114 (Kanoya-shi Kushira General Branch (Direct))
  • Parking Number:   
800 units/free

Event Period

  • April 3, 2026 (Friday) - April 5, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower viewing, nature, sports

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