Wakuya Cherry Blossom Festival

Wakuya Cherry Blossom Festival

Event Overview

The Shiroyama Park and the Eai River embankment are famous for cherry blossoms, and the cherry blossom festival is held every year from early to late April. Light-ups and stage shows, plus the "Tohoku Horse Games" as the main event on the third Sunday in April. A time race that aims to compete for the power of the own horse and crosses obstacles in two places on a course with a total length of 120m, drawing a sledging with different loads for each class. There are also store openings on the day of the Games, and there are many people.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Seongshan Park Special venue under the riverbed of the Eai River
  • Address:   
  • 3-2 Shitamachi, Wakuya, Wakuya-cho, Tōda-gun, Miyagi
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Wakuya Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
20km 30 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Furukawa IC via National Route 108
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0229-43-2119 (Wakuya Town Industry Promotion Division, Commerce and Tourism Group)
  • Parking Number:   
1000 units/free

Event Period

  • Early to late April 2026

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature

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