Festivals & Events

Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing

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Dates
Apr 10, 2024 (Wed) to Apr 17, 2024 (Wed)
The above dates are from 2018. The event continues for eight days, beginning three days after the cherry trees start blooming.
Hours
17:30 - 21:00
Admission
Free
Free admission into Matsumoto Castle's inner garden. Seating with Japanese tea for 500 yen.
Contact
Matsumoto Castle 0263-32-2902
Website
http://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/lang/eng/event/spring

Every day while the cherry blossoms  are in bloom around Matsumoto Castle, guests who visit the castle in the evening will be treated to the sight of illuminated cherry trees. Entry into the interior garden of the castle is free for this event, and hot miso soup with pork (tonjiru) and sweet rice dumplings will be available for purchase. There’s also Japanese tea and seating available for ¥500, making it easy to sit and relax and enjoy an unusual flower viewing experience. Performances of the Japanese koto, the flute, and classical gagaku music will also be held each night.

See also the Cherry Blossom Forecast page.

  • Matsumoto Castle

    Matsumoto Castle

    TRAIN
    15 min walk from Matsumoto Sta
    BUS
    Get off at the Matsumotojo, Shiyakushomae (city hall) bus stop of the Town Sneaker Bus
    CAR
    15 min from Matsumoto Interchange
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