Matsumae Park & Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival
Where 10,000 Cherry Blossoms Meet Historic Matsumae Castle
A renowned destination where Matsumae Castle and around 10,000 cherry trees create a beautiful spring landscape, featuring staggered blooms and magical illuminated cherry blossoms at night.
Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, Matsumae Park covers about 240,000 square meters and is home to around 10,000 cherry trees. At its heart stands Matsumae Castle, completed in 1854, where historic castle walls and cherry blossoms in varying shades of pink create a spring landscape unique to Matsumae.
One of the park's defining features is its succession of blooms, with different varieties flowering throughout the season. From early- to late-blooming trees, blossoms appear one after another, offering changing scenery with each visit. In the northern temple district, the over-300-year-old Kechimyaku-zakura cherry tree stands beside the stone walls of the Honmaru Gomon Gate as a symbol of the area's history. From higher ground, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the cherry blossoms and the Tsugaru Strait.
During the Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival, the park comes alive with traditional performing arts and other events. After sunset, illuminated cherry trees create a magical atmosphere as the castle and blossoms glow against the night sky. This enchanting scene offers one of Matsumae's most memorable spring experiences.
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- Category
- Flowers, red leaves, nature
- Recommendations for locals from Hokkaido
- Recommendations for non-locals
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Picturesque spots
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Event period
- 2026/4/18-5/10
- Event venue
- Matsumae Park
- Postal code
- 〒049-1511
- Address
- 北海道松前郡松前町松城
- Telephone Number
- 0139-42-2275（Matsumae Town）
- Closed
- Open all year round (Some facilities in the park are closed. Matsumae Castle Museum from early December to late March, Matsumae Clan Residence from late October to late March)
- Prices
- Free admission (Admission fees apply for the Matsumae Castle Museum and the Matsumae Domain Residence)
- Car Park
- 150 spaces, free (paid during the festival)
- Directions
- ●By car: About 70 minutes from Hakodate-Esashi Expwy Kikonai IC
●By bus: About 90 minutes from JR Kikonai Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
