Shinkawa Sakura Festival

Shinkawa Sakura Festival

Event Overview

A stunning row of cherry trees continues 600m along the Shinkawa River in Utsunomiya. Many flower visitors visit the annual cherry blossom festival. Enjoy walking around while watching the light peach-colored cherry blossoms. The beauty of the night cherry blossoms is also exceptional. Image courtesy: (one company) Utsunomiya Tourism Convention Association

Info

JR Utsunomiya Station → Kanto Bus for Tsuruta Station, bus stop: Hello Work get off, 5 minutes walk
7km 15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Kanuma IC via Prefectural Road No. 6

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature


(One company) Utsunomiya Tourism and Convention Association

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