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Akayu Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival

Akayu Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival

Event Overview

A thousand cherry blossoms bloom as if they overshadow the Ooshiyama Park in Japan's "100 Sakura Places". During the festival, various events such as product exhibitions and traditional performing arts are held. The surrounding area is one of the prefecture's leading eateries, and it is recommended to watch the Akayu Onsen Town while lighting up at night. Image courtesy of Nanyang City Tourism Association

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Koat Mountain Park
  • Address:   
  • 1415 Akayu, Nanyang, Yamagata Prefecture
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Akayu Station → 20-minute walk
  • CarAccess:   
4km 10 minutes from Nanyoha Takahata IC, Tōhoku Chūdo via National Route 13
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0238-40-2002 (Nanyang City Tourism Association)
  • Parking Number:   
150 units/with operational cooperation

Event Period

  • Friday, April 4-Wednesday, April 30, 2025
* Lighting ceremony April 4 (Friday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Flower view, nature


Nanyang City Tourism Association

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