Arashiyama Cherry Blossom Festival

Arashiyama Cherry Blossom Festival

Event Overview

The Arashiyama Cherry Blossom Festival is held when the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms bloom along the Toki River embankment. On April 4 (Saturday), there will be food sales from kitchen cars and stage events, attracting many cherry blossom viewers. Image provided by: Arashiyama Town Tourism Association

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Miyakogawa Sakura Tsutsumi
  • Address:   
  • Kamagata, Arashiyama-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama
  • Public Transportation:   
Tobu Musashi-Arashiyama Station → 20 minutes on foot. Alternatively, from the west exit → 10 minutes by bus on the "To01" line, bus stop: Okura Sakuradai, a short walk.
  • Car Access:   
6km 12 minutes from East Matsuyama IC on Kanetsu Road via National Route 254
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0493-81-4511 (Arashiyama Town Tourism Association), 0493-62-2895 (Arashiyama Sakura Festival Executive Committee (within Arashiyama Town Chamber of Commerce))
  • Parking Number:   
300 cars / On the event day, April 4, there is parking available at the Arashiyama Town B&G Marine Center (free). There will be traffic regulations in the surrounding area.

Event Period

  • March 28, 2026 (Saturday) to April 5, 2026 (Sunday)
*The event day is Saturday, April 4.

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature


Arashiyama Tourism Association

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