A spring scene in Tome, with cherry blossoms and illuminated blossoms reflected on the pond
Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park Cherry Blossom Festival
The 2026 edition of Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park Cherry Blossom Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/12Ended
- Season / frequency
- Mid-April to late April / Every year
- Location
- Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park
- Area
- Miyagi Prefecture・Tome City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This spring cherry blossom festival in Tome City offers views of around 800 cherry trees surrounding Hittsutsu-numa, with blossoms reflected on the water. Visitors can stroll along the paths and floating pier, and enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms at night.
About Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park Cherry Blossom Festival
The Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring cherry blossom festival held around Hittsutsu-numa in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture.
Around 800 cherry trees bloom along the natural woodland and walking paths surrounding the pond, creating a flower-filled scene reflected on the water.
The park also has Fureai Bridge, an 188 m-long floating pier, offering distinctive views of the pond as you stroll.
The trees are illuminated at night, creating a different view from the daytime blossoms.
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Festival highlights
The main highlight is the cherry blossoms around the pond and their reflection on the water.
You can view the rows of cherry trees as you walk along the paths, and enjoy views across the pond from Fureai Bridge, the floating pier.
The blossoms are illuminated from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., creating a different view from daytime as the lights and cherry blossoms are reflected on the water.
, dance, and popular song performances are also scheduled for the event day.
Source: 平筒沼ふれあい公園の桜 / 宮城県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】
A spring scene in Tome, with cherry blossoms and illuminated blossoms reflected on the pond
What to expect
Visitors can view the cherry blossoms while walking along the paths around Hittsutsu-numa, then cross Fureai Bridge, the floating pier, to enjoy the waterside scenery.
In 2026, the cherry blossom festival event was held on April 12, with yosakoi, dance, and popular song performances starting at 10 a.m.
The area was illuminated from April 5 through the 19th, with information indicating that visitors could view the blossoms at night from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Food stalls may also be set up.
How to take part
The cherry blossom festival is an event where visitors can enjoy the blossoms and stage performances at the venue.
According to the 2026 information, yosakoi, dance, and popular song performances were scheduled as events on April 12.
No information is provided on whether visitors can take part as stage performers or whether advance participation slots are available for the events.
Visitors are welcome to come for a stroll or to view the illuminated blossoms.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park (581-2 Sakuragaoka Kaimaichi, Yoneyama-cho, Tome).
- Train and bus
About 15 minutes by car from Rikuzen-Toyosato Station on the JR Kesennuma Line.
By bus, take the Tome City Community Bus Toyosato Line from Toyosato Post Office for about 10 minutes, get off at “Yoneyama Higashi Elementary School,” then walk about 30 minutes.
- By car
About 45 minutes from Furukawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway, or about 15 minutes from Monou-Toyosato IC on the Sanriku Coastal Road.
- Parking
Free parking is available.
Parking is limited, and crowds are expected during the festival, so visitors are encouraged to carpool.
Address 581-2 Sakuragaoka Kaimaichi, Yoneyama-cho, Tome, Miyagi Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
The 2026 cherry blossom festival event was held on April 12 (Sunday), with yosakoi, dance, and popular song performances starting at 10 a.m.
The illuminations ran from April 5 (Sunday) through the 19th (Sunday), from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The cherry blossoms usually reach their best viewing period from mid- to late April, though the timing may vary depending on bloom conditions.
The 2026 event dates have now passed.
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, parking at the venue was limited, and visitors were encouraged to carpool.
Crowds are expected during the festival, so if you plan to arrive by car, check parking availability.
Visitors are also asked to be considerate of local residents and follow traffic rules.
If you want to see the illuminated blossoms, plan to visit during the lighting hours, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Nearby attractions
The grounds of Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park include Hittsutsu-numa Youyoukan, Hittsutsu-numa Rural Culture and Nature Learning Center, and Hittsutsu-numa Ikoi no Mori.
A walking path of about 3 km runs around the pond, where you can stroll while viewing the cherry blossoms.
The 188 m-long floating pier, Fureai Bridge, is another highlight of the park.
You can enjoy the festival alongside a visit to the natural surroundings and facilities of Hittsutsu-numa.
旧登米高等尋常小学校校舎
宮城県登米市にある歴史的建造物
写真：Kumamushi / CC BY 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·
登米懐古館
宮城県登米市にある博物館
三陸復興国立公園
東北地方の三陸沿岸を区域とする国立公園
写真：Junpei Satoh / CC BY-SA 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·Origins and History of Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park Cherry Blossom Festival
The cherry trees around Hittsutsu-numa were first planted in 1985 (Showa 60), with the participation of residents of the former Yoneyama Town.
At that time, 500 cherry trees were planted; there are now around 800.
The plantings by local residents helped the area grow into a cherry blossom destination, leading to the festival held today.
Official information
The 2026 event information is listed on the Miyagi Prefecture official website under “FY Reiwa 8 Tome Event Schedule April.”
For inquiries, contact the Hittsutsu-numa Cherry Blossom Festival Organizing Committee Secretariat at 0220-55-2111.
You can also contact Hittsutsu-numa Youyoukan for information about bloom conditions at the venue.
Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park Cherry Blossom Festival at a Glance
The Hittsutsu-numa Fureai Park Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring event celebrating around 800 cherry trees around Hittsutsu-numa in Tome City.
You can view the cherry blossoms by the water from the walking paths and the 188 m floating pier, and see illuminated blossoms at night.
In 2026, stage events were held on April 12, and the area was illuminated at night from April 5 through the 19th.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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