Nagatoro Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

Nagatoro Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

Event Overview

Nagatoro is a famous cherry blossom spot selected as one of the "100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan." Approximately 3,000 cherry trees are planted throughout the town, allowing visitors to enjoy various types of cherry blossoms from late March to late April for about a month. Particularly popular is the "Cherry Blossom Tunnel," where Yaezakura blossoms flourish. Iwata Sakura is illuminated at night. Additionally, there are many popular spots such as "Nodoyama," where the entire mountain is covered in cherry blossoms, and the "Approach," lined with large cherry trees. Image provided by: Nagatoro Town Tourism Association

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Nodoyama, Hōtōzan Approach
  • Address:   
  • Nagatoro, Nagatoro-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama
  • Public Transportation:   
Chichibu Railway Nagatoro Station → 5 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
18km30 minutes from Kanetsu Road Hanazono IC via National Route 140
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0494-66-0307 (Nagatoro-cho Tourist Information Office)
  • Parking Number:   
1000 units/500 yen per day, there are many around Nagatoro Station

Event Period

  • March 20, 2026 (Friday, Holiday) - April 26, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature


Cherry blossoms on the treasure climbing approach
Nagatoro Town Tourism Association

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