78th Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival

Event Overview

About 10,000 cherry trees are planted in Matsumae Park, which has been selected as the "100 Sakura Famous Places", and about 250 varieties will bloom one after another for one month. The cherry blossoms you see while looking at the Tsugaru Strait are stunning. Local performing arts such as Matsumae Kagura will also be released. There is a blood vein of cherry blossoms in the nearby Kozenji Temple. Image courtesy Matsumae Tourism Association

Info

Event Location:

Matsumae Park (around Matsumae Castle)

Address:

Matsujo, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido

Public Transportation:

JR Kikonai Station → Bus 1 hour 30 minutes, bus stop: Matsujo ride off, park entrance in 3 minutes on foot

Car Access:

100 km, 2 hours and 10 minutes from the Dohoku Expressway Onuma Park IC via National Route 228. Alternatively, 1 hour from the Hakodate Esashi Expressway Kikonai IC via National Route 228.

Phone Number:

0139-42-2726((one company) Hokkaido Matsumoto Tourism Society)

Parking Number:

500 vehicles / 500 yen, temporary parking available.

Event Period

April 18, 2026 (Saturday) - May 10, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free (charge for the castle guard)

Event Category

Hanami, nature, traditional performing arts, dance

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