Koganei Cherry Blossom Festival

For a hanami (flower-viewing) experience that is a little less crowded, try Koganei Park.

What happens?

Koganei is known for highlighting musical artists during their festivals, and the sakura season is no different, with a wide range of singers performing on a special stage within the park. There are numerous areas where you can set up a picnic, and because it isn’t in the center of Tokyo, there’s a lot of space. In the evening, the blossoms are illuminated.

Schedule 2026

During the festival, there will be tea and flower ceremonies and a variety of performances. There will be around 30 local specialty stalls and food trucks set up, and a special light-up event on March 28. The event will run until 8 p.m. on the 28th but finish at 6 p.m. on the 29th.

While the festival is only two days (March 29 to 30), you can view the cherry blossoms at any time during the season.

How to get there

Koganei Park can be reached from Higashi-Koganei Station (JR Chūō Line) by bus (7 minutes) or by walking (18 minutes). You can also use Hana-Koganei Station (Seibu-Shinjuku Line) and walk around 10 minutes north of the park.

When do cherry blossoms start in Tokyo?

Check out our Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast. For all the blossom spots, see our Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Tokyo Mega Guide, for late-night views, check out our guide to Yozakura events and for elsewhere in Japan check our forecast!