Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Festival

Event Overview

About 400 trees, mainly in Yoshino cherry trees, some of which are standard trees that serve as the standard for the cherry blossom front in Kansai. From late March to early April, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Misanji Temple
  • Address:   
  • 1201 Kiji Temple, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kinzaiji Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
9km20 minutes from Hanwa-do Wakayama IC via prefectural road 145-135
  • Phone Number:   
  • 073-444-1002 (Kinji Temple)
  • Parking Number:   
30 units/300 yen

Event Period

  • March 20, 2026 (Friday, Holiday) - April 20, 2026 (Monday)
(Planned)

Price

Cable car users: Adult worshippers 400 yen, Children and seniors (70 years and older) 200 yen, pedestrians are free (check official site), Cable car adult 200 yen, Children and seniors (70 years and older) 100 yen

Event Category

Flower view, nature

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