Kanagi’s spring festival, framed by the Tsugaru Railway and a tunnel of cherry blossoms
Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Spring
- Location
- Ashino Park
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Goshogawara City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation fee
- Free event
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
A spring festival at Ashino Park in Goshogawara City, where you can enjoy around 1,500 cherry trees, the Tsugaru Railway’s blossom tunnel, local folk arts, and nighttime illuminations.
About Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival
The Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring cherry blossom festival held at Ashino Park in Kanagi, Goshogawara City.
Around 1,500 cherry trees bloom in the park, and a tunnel of blossoms arching over the Tsugaru Railway line that runs through the grounds is a highlight.
Stage performances featuring local folk arts and nighttime illuminations are also held.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the view of the blossom tunnel formed by the cherry trees and the Tsugaru Railway as it runs through Ashino Park.
Visitors come to photograph the train framed by the blossoms in the park, where around 1,500 cherry trees bloom.
Along with the cherry blossom scenery, visitors can enjoy stage performances featuring local folk arts and nighttime illuminations.
Kanagi’s spring festival, framed by the Tsugaru Railway and a tunnel of cherry blossoms
What to expect
At the venue, enjoy the view of the cherry blossoms in Ashino Park alongside the Tsugaru Railway and the blossom tunnel as the train runs through the grounds.
As part of the festival, stage performances featuring local folk arts are held.
The blossoms are also illuminated at night, offering a different view from the daytime scenery.
How to take part
参加費：無料イベント
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ashino Park / Ashino, Kanagi, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
A short walk from Ashino-Koen Station on the Tsugaru Railway
- By car
About 20 minutes from Goshogawara-kita IC on the Tsugaru Expressway
- Parking
Temporary parking available
Address Ashino, Kanagi, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Spring
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Aomori Prefecture / Goshogawara City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Nearby attractions
Near the venue, you’ll find the red-roofed café “Ekisha,” Ashino Park, Dazai Osamu Memorial Plaza, and a ground-blizzard experience.
太宰治記念館 「斜陽館」
青森県五所川原市にある太宰治の生家
写真：掬茶 / CC BY-SA 4.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·
立佞武多の館
青森県五所川原市にある展示施設
写真：掬茶 / CC BY-SA 3.0(resized and reformatted)
Photo source ·Official information
Information for 2026 is available on the Aomori Prefecture tourism website, “Amazing AOMORI.”
For inquiries, contact the Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival Executive Committee (at the Kanagi Chamber of Commerce and Industry) at 0173-52-2611.
Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival at a Glance
The Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring festival held at Ashino Park in Goshogawara City, where visitors can enjoy around 1,500 cherry trees and the Tsugaru Railway’s blossom tunnel.
Stage performances featuring local folk arts and nighttime illuminations are also held, adding local festivities to the cherry blossom scenery.
The venue is a short walk from Ashino-Koen Station on the Tsugaru Railway.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
