A springtime celebration in Tsugaru City, where cherry blossom scenery meets food and handicrafts, with a different look by day and night
Tsugaru City Spring Festival
The 2026 edition of Tsugaru City Spring Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/18 〜 2026/04/19Ended
- Location
- Hiratak numa Park
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Tsugaru 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
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
This spring festival in Tsugaru City offers stage performances, local food, crafts, and nighttime illuminations at Hiratak numa Park, where around 1,200 cherry trees bloom.
About Tsugaru City Spring Festival
The Tsugaru City Spring Festival is a spring event held at Hiratak numa Park in Tsugaru City.
The venue, lined with around 1,200 cherry trees, hosts performances by local groups, stalls run by restaurants in the city, and the craft fair “Harudoki!”
The scenery, colored by Somei Yoshino, yaezakura, and shidarezakura, is complemented by local food and handicrafts.
Festival highlights
A highlight is the avenue lined with around 1,200 cherry trees.
Somei Yoshino, yaezakura, and shidarezakura bring color to the venue, where you can also enjoy performances by local groups.
The festival brings together cherry blossoms, food, and culture, with local food from city restaurants, handmade items at the “Harudoki!” craft fair, and cherry blossom illuminations at night.
A springtime celebration in Tsugaru City, where cherry blossom scenery meets food and handicrafts, with a different look by day and night
What to expect
At the venue, performances by local groups take place alongside views of the rows of cherry trees.
Stalls run by local restaurants offer a taste of local food, while handmade items are on display at the craft fair “Harudoki!”
The cherry trees are illuminated at night, offering a view different from the daytime scenery.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hiratak numa Park / 138-1 Kamisawabe, Tateoka, Kizukuri, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
About a 10-minute walk from JR Kizukuri Station; from Chiyomachi-minamiguchi, take the Konan Bus bound for Shiura Town Hall for about 20 minutes, get off at Kameyama, then walk about 30 minutes / From JR Goshogawara Station, take the Konan Bus bound for Shiura Town Hall for about 35 minutes, get off at Kameyama, then walk about 30 minutes
- By car
About 25 minutes from JR Kizukuri Station / About 30 minutes from JR Goshogawara Station / About 1 hour 20 minutes from JR Aomori Station via the Tsugaru Expressway, Namioka-Goshogawara Road, and National Route 101
- Parking
350 spaces.
General parking is at Kamegaoka Park; accessible parking is inside Hiratak numa Park; bus parking and overflow parking are at Tateoka Community Center.
Shuttle service available
Address 138-1 Kamisawabe, Tateoka, Kizukuri, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
According to the 2026 announcement, the event was scheduled for April 18 (Saturday)–April 19 (Sunday).
1日目は10:00〜16:00、2日目は9:00〜15:00です。
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 / Tsugaru City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Nearby attractions
Nearby spots listed include Hiratak numa Park, the Kizukuri Kamegaoka Archaeological Materials Room (inside Jomonkan), Bense Marsh, and the Tagoyano Shell Mound.
The festival venue is Hiratak numa Park.
Detailed highlights and distances for each spot are not included in the information provided.
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日本の青森県つがる市にある神社
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Photo source ·Official information
問い合わせ先：つがる市観光物産協会事務局（つがる市観光・ブランド戦略課内）
電話：0173-42-2111
ウェブサイト：つがる市観光物産協会
Tsugaru City Spring Festival at a Glance
The Tsugaru City Spring Festival is a spring event centered on the approximately 1,200 cherry trees at Hiratak numa Park, with performances by local groups, food stalls, and a craft fair.
Rows of cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino, and local food and handmade goods bring color to the venue.
The cherry trees are illuminated at night, creating a scene different from the daytime view.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
