Maebashi City
Maebashi City is 70 min from Tokyo. It’s an exciting art and nature city, including nearby Mt. Akagi, Lake Onuma, and more. It’s also a good base to use to travel around the region.
Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura
(Akagi Nanmen Cherry Blossom Festival)
赤城南面千本桜（前橋市）
Enjoy a walk around 1,000 sakura on the slopes of Mount Akagi
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
We're sure this is happening, but 2025 dates and times are not confirmed.
DATE
2024 : 4th April to 10th April
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*Dates and times have not been confirmed by the organizer.
TIMES
Gates of the park are open from 8:00 AM to 10 PM
*All dates & times are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
SCHEDULE
There are some special performances and markets on the first and second weekends of April.
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
COST
Free entry (1,000 yen for parking if coming by car).
There is also a shuttle bus from the South exit of JR Maebashi Station on weekends (1,500 yen one way)
*Prices were accurate at Oct 2023
How to enjoy the cherry blossoms at Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura
Picturesque scenery
Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
Fun for couples
Fun for kids and family
Enjoy for 1.5-2.5 hours
🌸 🌸 Walk around Cheery Blossom Paradise
–A Perfect Getaway on ⛰️ Mt. Akagi —
Visit Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura, one of the ‘🌸 100 Best Sakura Viewing Points in Japan’ with over 1,000+ cherry trees on the slopes of ⛰️ Mt. Akagi.
Enjoy a pink paradise and beautiful 🌠 illuminations after dark in early April. 💖✨ Also, make sure to check out a section of this park that showcases different 🌸 sakura varieties from around the globe!
Chosen as one of the best places to enjoy Sakura near Tokyo, so don’t miss it❗️
What to do near Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura
- Mout Akagi
- Visit the lakes at the top of Mount Akagi.
- Active
- Go Hiking and Trekking in Mount Akagi
- Go hourse riding at New Hope Stables
- Food / Drink
- Try local Pork (a specialty of Mount Akagi)
- Himokawa Udon (near Aioi sta)
Akagi Area Guide
- Town overview
- How to get there
- Things to doin Akagi area
- Events & Festivals
- Articles about Akagi area
2-days in Mt. Akagi
- Explore by e-bike
- Mountain top restaurants
- Torii Toge Viewpoint
- Akagi Shrine
- Aoki Ryokan
- Stargazing
- Hiking
- Fujimi Onsen
- Ogo Train Yard
- Satoyama e-bike adventure
Round trip from Tokyo
- Start from Tokyo
- Visit Tochigi
- Visit Sano
- Visit Akagi
- Visit Kiryu
- Back to Tokyo
How to get to Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura
From Tokyo
* It's easier to drive there or take public transportation on Sat or Sun.
- 2H 30min drive from Tokyo area by car
- 2H 40min from Asakusa by train and taxi
Address
2511-2 Naegashimamachi, Maebashi City, Gunma Pref. Japan 321-0241
〒371-0241 群馬県前橋市苗ヶ島町2511-2
By Train
On Sat and Fri only – Special bus from JR Maebashi Sta.
From Tokyo (or Ueno) take the Joetsu Shinkansen (or Hokuriku-Shinkansen) to JR Takasaki Station. Change to JR Ryomo Line to JR Maebashi Station. From there, take the special shuttle bus (1,500 yen) to Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura (赤城南面千本桜).
From Tokyo
From Tokyo (or Ueno) take the Joetsu Shinkansen (or Hokuriku-Shinkansen) to JR Takasaki Station. Change to JR Ryomo Line to JR Maebashi Station. From there, take the bus to Chu-Maebashi Station, take the Jomo Denkitetsudo train to Ogo Station, and take a taxi from there.
Use the Japan Transit Planner to find trains.
By Car
From Isesaki Interchange (Kitakanto Expressway)
40 min drive from Isesaki IC (伊勢崎 IC) on the Kitakanto Expressway (Kitakanto Jidoshado).
Places to STAY in Maebashi City
Hotels (Western style)
There are budget business-style Western hotels to choose from, as well as a few luxury art hotels including the Shiroiya Hotel which features many famous contemporary artists from around the world. Towards Mt. Akagi visitors can also find glamping sites.
Japanese style
Most hotels in central Maebashi are Western , but Japanese-style ryokans with onsen baths can be found on the foot hills of Mt Akagi.
Shiroiya Hotel
Shiroiya Hotel is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel/art destination where contemporary art and rich history merge seamlessly. This innovative luxury hotel designed by Sou Fujimoto features striking installations, like Leandro Erlich’s ‘Lighting Pipes,’ and guest rooms displaying works by international artists.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
Any questions about this?
For information about this event please contact the Maebashi Convention & Visitors Bureau directly.
Tel: +81 027-235-2211
Websites
Japanese Official Website (External, Japanese site)
