Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include the cherry blossoms at Koganei Park (Metropolitan) and the stage at the square in front of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.

Performances related to the local area include Western and Japanese music, dance, Japanese drumming, and Nuku-i Hayashi and Koganei Hayashi.

Around 30 vendors, including local food vendors and food trucks, line the venue, letting visitors enjoy food alongside the cherry blossoms.

Source: 【イベント】㐧７２回小金井市桜まつり | 小金井市商工会

A spring festival to discover the cherry blossoms of Koganei Park and the sounds of the local community

What to expect

Visitors can admire the cherry blossoms at Koganei Park (Metropolitan) while exploring the square’s stage and yatai.

Tea ceremonies and flower displays take place inside the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, while local performances are presented on a special stage outside the museum.

The cherry blossoms were also planned to be illuminated at night, offering a different view from the daytime scenery.

Source: The 72nd Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival | The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO

How to take part

The festival is designed for general visitors to enjoy performances and food, and people of all ages are welcome.

舞台では地域の団体による演目が行われます。

A separate admission fee to the open-air architectural museum is required to use the tea ceremony or flower-viewing venues.

Location and access

Venue and address

Koganei Park (Metropolitan), Tatemonomae Square (3-7-1 Sakura-cho, Koganei, Tokyo)

Train and bus

5 minutes by bus from Musashi-Koganei Station on the JR Chuo Line; get off at Koganei Park West Gate, right by the venue.

From the north exit of Higashi-Koganei Station, take the CoCo Bus for 7 minutes, get off at Tatemon-en Entrance, then walk 3 minutes.

From Hana-Koganei Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, take the bus for 5 minutes and get off at Koganei Park West Gate, right by the venue.

By car

Please do not come by car.

Parking

Visitors are advised that there is no parking during the cherry blossom festival.

Use of public transportation is recommended.

Source: 第72回小金井桜まつり（東京都／小金井市）｜開催期間・アクセス｜るるぶ&more.

Address 3-7-1 Sakura-cho, Koganei, Tokyo

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 72nd festival was held in 2026 on March 28 (Saturday) and March 29 (Sunday).

The festival ran from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days, and until 6 p.m. on the 29th.

Illuminated cherry blossoms were planned for March 28, and the event information said they would be canceled in case of rain.

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Tips for your visit

To protect the cherry trees, visitors are asked to keep away from their bases.

Please avoid reserving a spot by leaving it unattended for a long time, and dismount your bicycle when riding through the venue.

Visitors are advised not to come by car. Separate admission to the open-air museum is required to attend events held inside it.

Nearby attractions

At the adjacent Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, tea ceremonies and flower displays take place during the festival.

Admission to the open-air museum is required to attend events held inside it.

The festival itself takes place at Tatemonomae Square in Koganei Park (Metropolitan).

Parks and gardensKoganei City

小金井公園

東京都の公園

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Museums and art museumsKoganei City

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東京都立小金井公園内にある野外博物館

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多磨霊園

東京都の霊園

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Attractions in the same municipality. Check each attraction’s official website for travel distances from the venue and current opening information.

Official information

The event information is published as information from the Koganei Tourism and Town Development Association.

It brings together visitor information on the venue, transportation, events, yatai, and precautions for protecting the cherry trees.

Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival at a Glance

The Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring event centered around the cherry blossoms at Koganei Park (Metropolitan), where visitors can enjoy local music, dance, hayashi music, Japanese drumming, tea ceremonies, flower displays, and yatai.

In 2026, the festival was held on March 28 and the 29th, with illuminated cherry blossoms also planned for the evening.

Visitors are asked to help protect the venue and stay safe by keeping away from the bases of cherry trees and dismounting their bicycles while riding through the grounds.