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Night Cherry Blossom Festival in Kinugawa Onsen

(Kinugawa Mangekyo)

鬼怒川万華郷(日光市)

A night ‘Sakura Hanami Festival’ nearby Tokyo

Due to Covid-19, there may be unexpected changes, so please check before traveling. (See bottom of this page for event organizer’s contact details )

Date

2022: 2nd April (Sat) to 10th April (Sun)

Time

18:00~20:30

Schedule

*All dates & activities of the Night Cherry Blossom Festival are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances. See the bottom of this page for contact details of the local tourist board. (This post was last updated 20th March 2022)

Cost

Free

How to enjoy the Night Cherry Blossom Festival in Kinugawa Onsen

Experience Traditional Japan

Picturesque scenery
(Great for Instagram pics!)

Enjoy for 1-3 hours

Fun for couples

🌸🌙Enjoy a mystical night under the sakura trees in Kinugawa Onsen🌙 🌸

Every year for a week in early April, when the 🌸cherry blossoms are in their full bloom, the sakura trees in Gokoku shrine and the Onsen shrine are 🔦lit up for visitors to experience a 🏮mystical atmosphere and enjoy Japanese 🎵traditional festival ️music as well as traditional performances by local 👘geisha ladies.

This “Night Cherry Blossom Festival” in Kinugawa Onsen is a great opportunity for overseas visitors to experience the authentic local culture and the beauty of the night sakura in the same location.

While you are there, don’t forget to take a dip in the amazing hot springs (onsens) ‘Kinugawa onsen’ ♨️ has to offer as well 😉.

What to do nearby the Night Cherry Blossom Festival in Kinugawa Onsen

– Local recommendations –

Unique Experience

  • Experience the ‘Samurai’ world in Edo Wonderland

Wellness

  • Revitalize in a traditional Japanese Hot spring (Onsen)

Active

  • Rafting & Canyoning (Spring-Autumn)
  • Snow Trekking, Airboarding (Winter)

Food / Drinks

  • Try a Yuba tofu
  • Sake Tasting
  • Traditional Japanese Cuisine

Family Fun

  • Edo Wonderland
  • Tobu World Square

Culture

  • Sake Brewery Tour

How to get to the Night Cherry Blossom Festival in Kinugawa Onsen

By Train

 From Kinugawa-Onsen Station (Tobu Kinugawa Line)

25 min walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station (Tobu Kinugawa Line) or short bus ride from Kinugawa Onsen town center

From Kinugawa-koen Station (Tobu Kinugawa Line)

15min walk from Kinugawa-koen Station

By Car

25 min drive from Imaichi IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road

(Free on-site parking for 30 cars)

Address

Kinugawa Onsen Gokoku Shrine, 834-45 Taki, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko city, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-2526
日光市鬼怒川温泉滝834-45

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Contact

Any questions about this event?

For information about this event please contact the Nikko City Tourism Association directly.

Tel: +81 0288-22-1525

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