Around 1,000 cherry trees bloom in the castle park of Tsurugajo, the symbol of Aizu-Wakamatsu and one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. The blossoms usually peak from mid to late April, when you can enjoy views of the castle keep framed by sakura.
PRKlookTsurugajo Castle (Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle) Keep Admission TicketAdmission ticket for Tsurugajo (e-ticket, shown on your smartphone)View on KlookPRKlookTsurugajo Castle & JR Tadami Line Day Tour from SendaiDeparts Sendai Station. Day tour visiting Tsurugajo, bridge viewpoints over the Tadami River, a roadside station and more (minimum 2 people)View on KlookBloom dates shift with each year’s temperatures. Check the bloom updates on the Tsurugajo official website for the latest conditions
Peak times are typical guides. Blooming and full bloom shift with each year’s temperatures.
Somei-yoshino are the main variety, along with double-flowered yaezakura and Kohigan-zakura given by Takato in Nagano Prefecture. Highlights include the avenue of cherry trees at Kitademaru, the Kurogane Gate where you can see the keep, the connecting corridor and the blossoms together, the Tsukimi Yagura ruins (a photo spot recommended by the volunteer guides), and the Roka-bashi Bridge with its red railings. During the cherry blossom festival, the whole historic site is lit up in one of the largest illuminations in eastern Japan.
An entrance lined with a magnificent avenue of cherry trees
See the castle keep, the corridor and the blossoms together
A photo spot recommended by the volunteer guides, looking at the castle keep through the blossoms
A bridge with red railings and cherry trees along the inner moat
The entire historic site is lit up in one of the largest illuminations in eastern Japan
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ParkPeak 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.
Last checked: 2026-10-06
