A spring mountain festival featuring around 2,000 cherry trees and sweeping views from the summit
Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival
The 2026 edition of Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/03 〜 2026/04/30Ended
- Season / frequency
- Early April–early May
- Location
- Kagoboyama Nature Park
- Area
- Miyagi Prefecture・Osaki 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This spring festival on Mount Kagobo, adorned with around 2,000 cherry trees, offers rows of blossoms, 360-degree views from the summit, and nighttime illuminations.
About Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival
The Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring cherry blossom festival held at Kagoboyama Nature Park in Tajiri, Osaki City.
Around 2,000 cherry trees bloom from the mid-slopes of Mount Kagobo to its summit, including a variety of blossoms such as Somei Yoshino, double-flowered cherry trees, and weeping cherry trees.
Another attraction is the panoramic natural scenery from the summit, with views of the Osaki Plain, surrounding mountains, and the Pacific Ocean.
The cherry trees are also illuminated at night.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the rows of cherry trees along the road to the summit and the around 2,000 trees coloring the mountainside.
Different varieties bloom at different times, including Somei Yoshino, double-flowered cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, Edohigan cherry trees, and Beni-shidare cherry trees.
From the summit, you can see Mount Kurikoma, Mount Funagata, Zao, the cities of Ishinomaki and Sendai, and the Pacific Ocean.
The trees are illuminated from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Source: 加護坊桜まつり／大崎市 / 加護坊桜まつり｜観光・旅行情報サイト 宮城まるごと探訪
A spring mountain festival featuring around 2,000 cherry trees and sweeping views from the summit
What to expect
Visitors walk through Kagoboyama Nature Park, admiring the rows of cherry trees leading to the summit and the blossoms on the hillsides.
During the day, visitors can enjoy 360-degree views from the summit alongside the blossoms; at night, they can view the illuminated trees.
There is a restaurant, Kagobo Shikisai-kan, in the park, and the adjacent Kagobo Park Golf Course also advertises golfing during cherry blossom season.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue
Kagoboyama Nature Park
Event venue 宮城県大崎市 加護坊山自然公園
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
In 2026, it was held from April 3 (Friday) to April 30 (Thursday).
The trees are illuminated from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; the hours may vary depending on the blooming conditions.
Somei Yoshino usually bloom from early to mid-April, while double-flowered cherry trees usually bloom from mid- to late April.
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Tips for your visit
The best time to see the blossoms varies by variety. Somei Yoshino usually bloom from early to mid-April, while double-flowered cherry trees usually bloom from mid- to late April.
The illumination hours may vary depending on the blooming conditions.
As this is a place for walking among the rows of cherry trees and viewing them from the summit, check the illumination hours if visiting at night and follow conditions at the site.
Nearby attractions
Kagobo Shikisai-kan, a restaurant where visitors can enjoy a meal, is located in Kagoboyama Nature Park.
The adjacent Kagobo Park Golf Course advertises the chance to play while enjoying views of the cherry blossoms during the season.
There are places to stop by around the venue, including facilities visitors can use alongside their cherry blossom viewing.
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Origins and History of Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival
More than 1,700 cherry trees were planted on Mount Kagobo in 1982 (Showa 57), and the area has since been introduced as a famous spot where around 2,000 cherry trees bloom.
Today, it is a spring event where visitors enjoy the blossoms and illuminations during the cherry blossom season.
Source: 加護坊桜まつり - Wikipedia
Official information
Event information is available on the official Osaki City website.
Information is available on the dates, venue, parking, and illumination hours for the 42nd Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival in 2026.
For inquiries, contact the Regional Development Division of the Tajiri General Branch, Osaki City.
Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival at a Glance
The Kagobo Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring event held at Kagoboyama Nature Park in Osaki City, where around 2,000 cherry trees bloom.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of cherry blossoms, 360-degree views from the summit, and nighttime illuminations all in one place.
In 2026, the festival was held from April 3 to April 30, and parking for 500 vehicles was listed at the venue.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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