A springtime landscape at Koga Kubo Park, colored by 6 varieties of flowering peach
Koga Peach Festival
The 2026 edition of Koga Peach Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/03/14 〜 2026/03/29Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year, from mid- to late March / Every year
- Location
- Koga Kubo Park (Koga General Park)
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Koga City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission is free. Parking costs 700 yen for standard cars and 2,500 yen for buses; motorcycles are free. The lantern launch costs 3,000 yen.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A springtime tradition in Koga, where visitors can enjoy the flowering peach trees across Koga Kubo Park. About 1,800 trees of 6 varieties bloom in a riot of color, and stage events and hands-on activities are held during the festival.
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: 京浜にけ File:Koga Ibaraki Koga Park Peach Flowers 1.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.About Koga Peach Festival
The Koga Peach Festival is a spring event for viewing flowering peach trees at Koga Kubo Park (Koga General Park).
The park is planted with about 1,800 trees of 6 varieties of flowering peach, each with its own flower colors, shapes, and best viewing period.
This seasonal event is a local highlight in Koga, known for its peach blossoms, and offers views of the peach grove and the park’s natural surroundings.
Festival highlights
The main attraction is the 6 varieties of flowering peach trees spread throughout the peach grove.
Yaguchi makes up about 80% of the trees in the park, while Genpei trees produce red and white blossoms on a single tree.
Hot-air balloon rides, stage events, and other activities are held during the festival. In 2026, evening events illuminating the flowering peach trees—including handheld fireworks, launched fireworks, and lantern activities—were also announced.
A springtime landscape at Koga Kubo Park, colored by 6 varieties of flowering peach
What to expect
At the venue, visitors can walk through the peach grove and compare the different flower colors and shapes of each variety.
During the festival, the main and secondary stages host popular music shows, magic shows, street performances, and other events. Hot-air balloon rides are also offered.
In 2026, activities combining Hanamomo afternoon tea with a matcha experience in kimono were also held.
How to take part
Visitors can enjoy viewing the peach grove and stage events.
Hot-air balloon rides, Hanamomo afternoon tea, lantern launches, and other activities have their own participation requirements and may or may not require advance registration.
In 2026, the lantern launch was announced as open to general visitors, with places for 300 lanterns allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visitors can enjoy the peach grove during the festival by coming to the venue.
For Hanamomo afternoon tea and the dressing and matcha experience, check the dates and details and apply through the tourism association.
The lantern launch was a separate activity; in 2026, registration was announced as open until March 18, with places for 300 lanterns allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Koga Kubo Park (Koga General Park) / 399-1 Konosu, Koga, Ibaraki
- Train and bus
From the west exit of Koga Station on the JR Utsunomiya Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line, or Ueno-Tokyo Line, about 10 minutes by taxi or about 30 minutes on foot.
From Shin-Koga Station on the Tobu Nikko Line, about 10 minutes by taxi or about 40 minutes on foot.
Temporary buses run from Koga Station to the venue during the Peach Festival, but in 2026 they will not run from March 16 through the 19th.
- By car
About 30 minutes from Tatebayashi IC or Kuki IC, about 40 minutes from Sano-Fujioka IC, about 50 minutes from Tochigi IC on the Tohoku Expressway, and about 30 minutes from Sakai-Koga IC on the Ken-O Expressway.
- Parking
There are spaces for about 700 standard cars and about 20 buses.
In 2026, parking costs 700 yen for standard cars and 2,500 yen for buses; motorcycles are free.
Address 399-1 Konosu, Koga, Ibaraki
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
The 2026 Koga Peach Festival was scheduled to run from March 14 (Sat) to March 29 (Sun).
The event period has now ended.
In addition to viewing the blossoms, stage events and hands-on activities were planned during the festival, with a special evening event also announced for March 21.
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Tips for your visit
The park is open from sunrise to sunset and has no streetlights.
If you plan to visit a special evening event, check the park’s regular hours and your transport options for the return trip in advance.
Parking is paid during the Peach Festival, and on some days no temporary buses run from Koga Station, so choose how to travel based on your visit date.
Nearby attractions
Koga Kubo Park, the venue, is home to the site of Koga Kubo Hall and the tomb of Ashikaga Yoshiuji, the Koga Kubo.
The park is a vast general-purpose park featuring a large marsh and lotus pond. It also has a traditional village area where visitors can see old thatched-roof houses.
Visitors can explore historic sites and natural features in the same park as the Peach Festival.
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Origins and History of Koga Peach Festival
The origin of Koga’s peaches is said to date back to the early Edo period, when Toshikatsu Doi, lord of the Koga domain, gathered peach seeds in Edo, sent them to Koga, and had them cultivated there.
It is said that peaches were chosen because they grow quickly and their fruit can also serve as food in an area where firewood for fuel was scarce.
The flowering peach trees seen today were planted for viewing when Koga General Park opened in 1975, reviving the peach grove.
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Official information
Event information and related activities can be checked on the official website of the Koga City Tourism Association.
Information is available on the 2026 dates, venue, Hanamomo afternoon tea, Hanamomo Toyaen, and other activities.
Koga Peach Festival at a Glance
The Koga Peach Festival is a spring event celebrating about 1,800 flowering peach trees of 6 varieties across Koga Kubo Park.
In 2026, the event ran from March 14 to March 29, with stage events, hot-air balloon rides, and activities featuring the flowering peach blossoms announced.
The venue also features historic sites and a traditional village area, allowing visitors to enjoy the cultural landscape alongside the blossoms and park.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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