[2024 Edition] Introducing famous cherry blossom spots in Mie Prefecture! Information on this year's Cherry Blossom Festival and predictions for the best time to see!

Nabananosato Blossom Festival (KuwanaCity)

At Nabananosato, approximately 300 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino cherry trees) will be in full bloom after the plum and Kawazu cherry blossoms have finished blooming.
The rows of cherry blossom trees with particularly nice branches and tunnels are open to the public for a limited time. At night, you can enjoy the fantastic cherry blossoms illuminated.

Suzuka Sakura Festival (SuzukaCity)

The Suzuka Sakura Festival 2024 will be held on March 30th (Sat) and 31st (Sun), 2024 at the Asahi Kasei Corporation Suzuka Factory's cherry blossom trees and around the athletics field. On the 30th (Saturday) there will be a light-up event, as well as a children's fair, marche, and events where you can enjoy gourmet food and sweets!
From March 25th (Monday) to 31st (Sunday), you can enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees during the Suzuka Cherry Blossom Festival Week.

Mitaki cherry blossoms (TsuCity)

Approximately 500 wild cherry trees are in full bloom along the 1.5km path from Ise Honkaido to Shinpuku-in, making it look like you're walking through a tunnel of cherry blossoms! It has been recognized as a nationally designated scenic spot and one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots.
The best time to see the cherry blossoms is about 10 days later than the Somei Yoshino cherry trees, and the approach path has a difference in elevation, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing for a long period of time from the beginning of bloom to the cherry blossoms in leaf. It is also a popular spot for photographers looking to take pictures of cherry blossoms reflected in rice fields.

Sakura no Sato Park (OdaiTown)

Sakura no Sato Park is a park with beautiful cherry blossoms located in the middle reaches of the Miyagawa River. In spring, the cherry blossoms are reflected in the lake, creating a magical scenery. It is a beautiful place with a beautiful contrast between the blue water surface and the cherry blossoms.

KyukaPark Sakura Festival (KuwanaCity)

KyukaPark popular place for KuwanaCity to relax, is home to approximately 450 cherry trees, including Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, and wild cherry trees.
The Sakura Festival will be held from Saturday, March 23, 2024 to Sunday, April 7, 2024, and the cherry blossoms will be illuminated at night from sunset until 9:30 p.m.
In addition, there is a ``Kuwana Castle moat tour (charged)'' where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing elegantly from a boat, and March 30th (Sat.) and 31st (Sun.), April 6th (Sat.) and 7th (Sun.). ) will also have a merchandise booth.

Cherry blossoms on the Miyagawa River (IseCity)

Miyagawa Tsutsumi is a line of cherry blossom trees in full bloom stretching for 1km along the riverbed of the Miyagawa River that flows through IseCity. It has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots, and the cherry blossoms will be illuminated from March 23rd (Saturday) to April 7th (Sunday) from 18:00 to 21:00. There are also stalls, so you can enjoy a lively cherry blossom viewing experience.