Aomori's cherry blossom season is around G.W. 【2025annual edition】There are many cherry blossom viewing spots and events in Aomori! Introducing Hirosaki Castle and other cherry blossom viewing spots & events.
Around G.W., cherry blossoms begin to bloom all at once in Aomori Prefecture. Hirosaki Park is one of the most popular spots in Japan, where you can view cherry blossoms with the stone walls of Hirosaki Castle in the background. In addition, there are many other places in Aomori where you can see rare varieties of cherry blossoms, enjoy viewing cherry blossoms from special seats, and other places known only to the locals. Along with these cherry blossom viewing spots, we will also introduce some events that will make your hanami experience even more enjoyable.
1Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle)
Collaboration of Hirosaki Castle and cherry blossoms is a must-see!
Hirosaki Castle is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. In the park, visitors can enjoy 2,600 cherry trees of about 50 varieties. The main variety is Someiyoshino, which blooms from late April to early May. In addition, Yaebenishidare (weeping cherry) blooms from early May, and a variety of other varieties can be seen for more than a month.
There are many viewing points for cherry blossoms, and among the most popular are the cherry blossom view from the main circle with Mt. The "hananakada," or flower rafts of fallen petals that float over the moat, is also a beautiful sight to behold, as if a carpet of pink is spread out.
The "Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival" and many related events are held during the blooming period.
Flowering season: Usually in late April
Best time to see the cherry blossoms: Late April every year.
Someiyoshino, Yaebenishidare, Shidare-zakura, Hirosakiyukiyakari, etc.
▼Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2025
Dates: April 18 (Fri) - May 5 (Mon), 2025
*Lighting is from sunset to 22:00
Note: The period of the festival may be changed depending on the blooming of cherry blossoms.
URL: https: //www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/edit.html?id=cat02_spring_sakura#matsuri_main
- Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki Castle)
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1 Shimoshiragin-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori MAP
Admission free; Honmaru and Kitanokaku open Apr. 1-Nov. 23, 9:00-17:00
The Hirosaki Castle Keep is open Nov. 24 - Mar. 31.
Admission to the park is free; the Honmaru and Kitanokaku are fee-based areas: high school students and older: 320 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen (free during the winter season from November 24 to March 31).
0172-37-5501（Hirosaki Municipal Tourism Center)
Admission during Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival: 9:00-21:00
2Gappo (Gappo) Park
Enjoy cherry blossom viewing and festivals with the blue sea in the background
Mutsu Bay is surrounded by the Tsugaru and Shimokita Peninsulas. Mutsu Bay is surrounded by the Tsugaru Peninsula and Shimokita Peninsula.
The park is known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, with more than 600 cherry trees in bloom from mid to late April, including Someiyoshino cherry trees, Oyama cherry trees with pale red flowers, and weeping cherry trees, and Sato-zakura cherry trees can be enjoyed until early May.
Around G.W. Week, the "Aomori Spring Festival" is held, with many stalls, dance shows, fireworks displays, and other events during the festival. At night, countless paper lanterns are lit, creating a fantastic atmosphere for cherry blossom viewing.
Flowering season: Usually from mid to late April.
Best time to see the cherry blossoms: Usually late April.
Someiyoshino cherry trees, Oyama cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, sato cherry trees, etc.
Aomori Spring Festival
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 - Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Note: Eating and walking is prohibited
- Gappo Park
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- 2-17-50 Aoura, Aomori-shi, Aomori MAP
Approximately 8 minutes from JR Aomori Station by car
From JR Aomori Station, take the Aomori City Bus bound for "Tobu Shigyosho" on the Tobu Direction Line, etc. (approx. 15 min.), and get off at "Gaura Koen-mae" bus stop (approx. 2 min. walk).- 017-741-6634
Free of charge (charged from 9:00 to 18:00 during the festival period)
3Azuma (Azuma) Park Sakurayama
More than 50 varieties of cherry blossoms attract visitors
Kuroishi City is located right in the center of Aomori Prefecture. Higashi Park Sakurayama, a place of recreation and relaxation for citizens, is a cherry blossom viewing spot where visitors can see approximately 700 cherry trees of 52 varieties from late April to early May. The main varieties include Someiyoshino, weeping cherry, and mountain cherry.
In addition, there are also rare varieties such as the Gyoikohi, which has pale green flowers, and the Yangkihi, whose beauty is likened to that of an immortal beauty. Among these, the Banriko, a type of yaezakura, is particularly fashionable to look at. Only the edges of the white petals are dyed deep pink.
The Kuroishi Cherry Blossom Festival, held for nearly two weeks from the end of April, is also popular for its various events.
Blooming time】Late April every year
Best time to see the cherry blossoms: Late April every year.
Someiyoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, yamazakura cherry trees, gyoiko cherry trees, yokihi cherry trees, etc.
Kuroishi Cherry Blossom Festival
Events including a cherry tree-planting event and a yosakoi dance performance are planned. Kuroishi yakisoba and other stalls are also scheduled to be set up.
Period: April 18 (Fri.) - 27 (Sun.), 2025, 9:00 - 16:00 *No lighting up at night
Location: East Park Sakurayama (main venue is on the riverside side under East Park Sakurayama)
Remarks: https://kuroishi.or.jp/event/spring/sakuramaturi
- Azuma (Azuma) Park Cherry Blossom Mountain
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- 2, Sennoki, Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture MAP
- 7 min. by car from Kuroishi Station of Konan Railway
- From Kuroishi Station, take the Okawara Line or Onkawa Line of the Konan Bus for approx. 8 min. and get off at "Kuroishi Chugakko-Mae" bus stop. 1 min. walk from the bus stop.
- 0172-52-3488（Kuroishi Tourist Association)
- Free of charge
4Hachinohe Park
Enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a spacious park
A comprehensive leisure park covering an area of 37 hectares, representing Hachinohe City. It is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture. From late April to early May, about 2,000 cherry trees, mainly Someiyoshino, color the park.
The park is divided into nine zones, of which the "Sakura no Mori Zone" is recommended in spring. There are six Masu seats (free of charge, no reservation required) that can be used by 5 to 10 people under the cherry blossoms, providing a premier hanami experience.
On G.W., "Hachinohe Park Spring Festival" is also held. The park also holds the "Hachinohe Park Spring Festival" on G.W., featuring jazz performances, cheerleading, singing shows, and a variety of other events every day to the delight of visitors from inside and outside the city.
Flowering season] Usually in late April
Best time to see the cherry blossoms: Late April every year.
Someiyoshino, yamazakura, yaezakura, etc.
Hachinohe Park Spring Festival
Date & Time：April 29, 2025 (Tuesday) ～ May 6, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00～17:00
Location: Lawn Square Zone
https://aomori-tourism.com/event/detail_8706.html
- Hachinohe Park
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- 33-2 Aza Tenma, Tokaichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture MAP
- Approximately 16 minutes from JR Hachinohe Station by car
- From JR Hachinohe Station, take the Hachinohe City Bus bound for Koregawa Danchi (21 min.), get off at Kodomonokuni Dori Bus Stop and walk about 6 min. or get off at Kodomonokuni Iriguchi Bus Stop (limited bus service on certain days).
- Botanical Garden: 9:00-17:00, Amusement Park: 16:45
- Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), Amusement park is closed from mid-November to the following March 31.
- Admission is free; rides and other properties in the amusement park are subject to a fee.
- 0178-96-2932
- Free of charge
5Sanpachijo (Miyagi) Park
A popular hanami spot within walking distance from the station
A 1.6 ha civic park built on the ruins of Hachinohe Castle. An oasis for the people of Hachinohe, it is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring. About 50 Someiyoshino cherry trees can be seen in the park, and during the blooming season from late April to early May, the park is crowded with cherry blossom-viewing visitors mainly on weekends.
A recommended viewing point is the lawn square. Surrounded by cherry blossoms, it is the perfect place to enjoy cherry blossom viewing. On fine days, there are groups of people spreading out leisure sheets and having a party, while others take a walk while admiring the cherry blossoms, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The park also has playground equipment, making it a great place for families.
Blooming season: Usually late April
Best time to see the cherry blossoms: Late April every year.
Cherry blossom type: Someiyoshino (Somei Yoshino)
- Miyagi Park
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- 1-14-49 Uchimaru, Hachinohe, Aomori, etc. MAP
- 5 min. walk from Hachinohe Station
- 0178-43-9141（Hachinohe City Parks and Greenery Division)
- None
6Towada City Government Street
A beautiful combination of cherry blossoms, pine trees, and art objects
This road is known locally as "Koma Kaido" and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan. The 1.1 km street is lined with cherry trees and pine trees, and in spring the contrast between the gorgeous blooming cherry blossoms and the green of the pine trees is vivid. The cherry blossoms are mainly Someiyoshino cherry trees, but there are also Kanzan cherry trees, Takanezakura cherry trees, Yaebenishidare cherry trees, and other 156 cherry trees, as well as 26 art objects scattered along the path.
In conjunction with the blooming of the cherry trees, Towada City Hall opens its 5th floor lobby to the public, offering a panoramic view of Kanchogaidori Avenue, which turns a soft pink.
Flowering season: Usually from mid to late April.
Usually from late April to early May.
Someiyoshino, kanzan, takanezakura, and yaebenishidare (weeping cherry)
Enjoy the Towada City Spring Festival with cherry blossoms in full bloom
This is a big event held during the cherry blossom viewing season in the city, with Towada City Government Office Street as the main venue. The festival features street performances including the "Yosakoi Genki Matsuri" and "Sakura Yabusame (horseback archery)" by female knights, as well as many other fun events. During the festival, the observation lobby of Towada City Hall, which overlooks the cherry blossoms on Kanchogaidori, is open to the public (9:00-20:00). The lobby is lit up at night, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night as well.
▼ Towada City Spring Festival
Various events such as parades and concerts are held mainly on Saturdays and Sundays. There is also a product exhibition selling specialties of Towada City.
Dates: Saturday, April 19 - Monday, May 5, 2025
*Lighting will be conducted according to the blooming of cherry blossoms (18:00-21:00)
Location: Towada City Government Office Street, Towada City Central Park Green, Central Parking
Remarks: https://towada-harumatsuri.info/
The 22nd Sakura Yabusame (horseback archery)
Yabusame (horseback archery) by female knights from all over Japan. Horse-drawn carriage rides will also be held.
Date: April 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun), 2025 10:00-14:00
Place: Towada City Central Park Greenbelt
Remarks: http://towada-joba.com/sakurayabusame/
- Towada City Government Street
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- Around Nishijubancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture MAP
- Approximately 24 minutes from JR Shichinohe-Towada Station by car
- From JR Shichinohe-Towada Station, take the Towada Dentetsu Kankosha bus bound for Towada City (approx. 35 min.), and get off at Kanchogaidori (once every 1 to 2 hours).
- 0176-51-6772 (Towada City Tourism Promotion Division)
- Charged
- *Opening hours, holidays, and admission fees are based on the contents of the observation lobby on the 5th floor of the Towada City Hall New Annex.
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