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2026 Yaezakura Festival
3
Apr
Date
3 Apr (Friday)
Time
Apr 3 – 22
Venue
Shizumine Furusato Park, 1720-1 Shizu
Naka, Ibaraki, Japan
📝 Useful Information
The 2026 Yaezakura Festival in Naka, Ibaraki, is scheduled to take place at Shizumine Furusato Park from April 9 to April 22, 2026. This park is celebrated as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots, featuring approximately 2,000 Yaezakura (double-layered) cherry trees that typically bloom later than the more common Somei Yoshino variety.
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Event Highlights
Visitor Information
•Shizumine Furusato Park
•Daily Illuminations: Evening viewings are held from April 14 to April 21, 2026, between 18:00 and 20:00.
•Main Festival Day: A special event day with potentially more activities is planned for April 19, 2026.
•Park Features: The park hosts a total of about 4,000 trees, split roughly between Yaezakura and Somei Yoshino varieties, providing a long blooming window.
•Location: Shizumine Furusato Park, 1720-1 Shizu, Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
•Admission: Entry to the park is free.
•Parking Fees: During the festival, a fee of 500 yen is required for standard cars (motorcycles are free).
•Access: The park is approximately a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from Shizu Station on the JR Suigun Line.
Updated at 18 Mar 2026