Hirado Castle Sakura Festival

Hirado Castle Sakura Festival

Event Overview

You can enjoy night cherry blossoms illuminated by about 700 Somei Yoshino cherry trees at Hirado Castle and Kameoka Shrine. On March 21 (Saturday), March 28 (Saturday), and April 11 (Saturday), Hirado Castle will be open at night (until 8 PM), and lantern rentals for town walks will also be available.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Around Hirado Castle, Kameoka Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 1517 Iwagami-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki and others
  • Public Transportation:   
Matsuura Railway Tabira Hiradoguchi Station → 10 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
13 km and 20 minutes from Hirado IC on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway. Alternatively, 22 km and 35 minutes from Matsuura IC on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway via National Route 204.
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0950-22-9140 (Hirado City Tourism Section)
  • Parking Number:   
130 units

Event Period

  • March 20, 2026 (Friday, Holiday) - April 5, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature

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