Spring in Tohoku Town: enjoy cherry-lined paths and lakeside activities with the family
Tohoku Town Spring Festival
The 2026 edition of Tohoku Town Spring Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/19 〜 2026/05/05Ended
- Season / frequency
- Around May Golden Week
- Location
- Ogawarako Park, Fureai Village Rest House, and Midori no Daichi to Roman no Mori Park
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Tohoku Town(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.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
The Tohoku Town Spring Festival is a spring event where visitors can enjoy a cherry-tree-lined walk and a variety of activities at places such as Ogawarako Park.
About Tohoku Town Spring Festival
The Tohoku Town Spring Festival is a spring event held at Ogawarako Park and Midori no Daichi to Roman no Mori Park in Tohoku Town, featuring cherry-lined paths and a variety of activities.
A path lined with a thousand cherry trees stretches for about 3 km along the Hanakiri River, where visitors can enjoy the spring scenery as they stroll.
Along with daytime activities, the cherry blossoms are illuminated at night.
The program also includes food and culture-related events, with activities described as enjoyable for families.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the roughly 3-km row of cherry trees along the Hanakiri River.
In addition to the Hanakiri River Walk, where visitors can stroll while admiring the blossoms, the program includes Haruiro Fureai Marche, with board games and a sticker exchange, and Manaka Festa.
The cherry blossoms are illuminated at night, offering a different view from the daytime.
The program also features events that bring together nature, food, and play, such as a national fishing tournament, a local Wagyu beef sale, and paint play.
Spring in Tohoku Town: enjoy cherry-lined paths and lakeside activities with the family
What to expect
According to the 2026 information, several events took place during the festival period.
Haruiro Fureai Marche was scheduled for April 19; Manaka Festa and the Hanakiri River Walk for April 26; the Tohoku Town-produced Japanese Black beef sale for May 3; the Hanakiri River national herabuna fishing tournament for May 4; and “Let’s Play with Paint!” for May 5.
The cherry blossoms are illuminated at night during the bloom, offering daytime activities and nighttime scenery to enjoy separately.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ogawarako Park, Fureai Village Rest House, and Midori no Daichi to Roman no Mori Park / Minamiyachi, Ueno, Tohoku Town, Aomori Prefecture (around Ogawarako Park)
- Train and bus
Aoimori Railway, about a 25-minute walk from Kamikitacho Station / From Kamikita Station on the Aoimori Railway, take the town bus on the Mushigami Line bound for Mushigami for about 20 minutes and get off at “Michi-no-Eki” / 5-minute walk from the “Michi-no-Eki Ogawarako” bus stop on the Towada Kanko Dentetsu line
- By car
About 20 minutes from JR Misawa Station / About 1 hour 20 minutes from JR Aomori Station via the Michinoku Toll Road
- Parking
Available (free); large tour buses permitted
Address Minamiyachi, Ueno, Tohoku Town, Aomori Prefecture (around Ogawarako Park)
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
April 19, 2026 (Sun)–May 5 (Mon).
夜の桜ライトアップは開花中の18:30〜21:00です。
主な催しは、4月19日11:00からハルイロふれあいマルシェ、4月26日10:00からまなかフェスタと花切川ウォーク、5月3日11:00〜16:00に東北町産黒毛和牛販売会、5月4日5:00から花切川へら鮒釣り全国大会、5月5日に絵の具で遊ぼう！が案内されていました。
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
Near the venue are Ogawarako Fureai Village, the “Koyukan” at Michi-no-Eki Ogawarako, Onsen Ryokan Suimei, and Kamikita Sakura Onsen.
All are introduced on the Tohoku Town Spring Festival information page as spots near the venue.
Official information
Tohoku Town official website, “Tohoku Town Spring Festival”
Tohoku Town Spring Festival at a Glance
The Tohoku Town Spring Festival is a spring event featuring a variety of activities at places such as Ogawarako Park, centered around a roughly 3-km row of cherry trees along the Hanakiri River.
Listed activities include strolls and walks, a market, paint play for parents and children, a Wagyu beef sale, and a national herabuna fishing tournament.
The cherry blossoms are also illuminated at night during the bloom, letting visitors enjoy different views by day and night.
In 2026, the event was listed as running from April 19 to May 5.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
