RiversideMatsukawa River Cherry Blossoms
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
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Cherry Blossoms in Chubu & Hokuriku
The best cherry blossom spots in Chubu & Hokuriku, with typical peak times, night illuminations, access and crowd tips.
Calendar
Cherry Blossom Peak Calendar
Sorted by when the blossoms typically peak. The season starts in Okinawa in January; Kyushu, Kansai and Tokyo peak in late March to early April, Tohoku in mid to late April and Hokkaido around early May.
Late Mar
- Matsukawa River Cherry Blossoms(Late Mar – Early Apr)
- Nagoya Castle(Late Mar – Early Apr)
- Kenroku-en Garden(Late Mar – Mid Apr)
Early Apr
- Matsumoto Castle (National Treasure)(Early Apr – Mid Apr)
- Garyu Park(Early Apr – Mid Apr)
- Takato Castle Ruins Park(Early Apr – Mid Apr)
Mid Apr
- Garyu-zakura(Mid Apr – Late Apr)
Late Apr
- Shokawa-zakura(Late Apr – Early May)
Chubu & Hokuriku
Cherry Blossoms in Chubu & Hokuriku
Riverside
Castle
Garden
CastleMatsumoto Castle (National Treasure)
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Matsumoto / Kamikochi
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
✦ Night sakura
Park
CastleTakato Castle Ruins Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Ina, Nagano
🌸 Typical peak: Early Apr – Mid Apr
✦ Night sakura
Famous single tree
Famous single treePeak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Bloom conditions and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.
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