Sakata Hiwayama Cherry Blossom Festival

Sakata Hiwayama Cherry Blossom Festival

Event Overview

About 400 cherry trees are in bloom, starting with Yoshino cherry trees. All day, it will be held. In addition to lighting up the Senshiki and lighthouse in the park, there will be about 30 street stalls during the period.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • In Hiyoyama Park
  • Address:   
  • 1-127 Minamishinmachi, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Sakata Station → Runrun Bus Line A, bus stop: Interchange Hiroba front, 6 minutes on foot.
  • Car Access:   
6km 15 minutes from Sakata IC, East Japan Sea Road, via National Route 7
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0234-24-2233 (Sakata Tourism and Industry Association), 0234-26-5759 (Sakata City Exchange and Tourism Division)
  • Parking Number:   
218 units/free, large available, temporary parking available

Event Period

  • Friday, April 4-Tuesday, April 15, 2025
* There is fluctuation due to the flowering situation of cherry blossoms

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature

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