Odawara Kamaboko Cherry Blossom Festival, Mar 29–Mar 30, 2025

Name: Odawara Kamaboko Cherry Blossom Festival
Start: 2025-03-29T10:00+09:00
End: 2025-03-30T17:00+09:00

Written by Jane Pipkin

Admire the beauty of the cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Odawara Castle at the Odawara Kamaboko Cherry Blossom Festival.

What happens?

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Every year, the festival showcases Odawara’s local culture through various stalls selling specialty products and performances. Skilled craftsmen do live demonstrations showing how to make Odawara kamaboko (steamed fish cake). While enjoying all of this, get some street-style food and a beer, or two, from the various vendors.

Check out the official instagram for more details.

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Note: The festival will be canceled in the case of stormy weather.

How to get there

This two-day festival takes place in Odawara Castle Ruins Park Ninomaru Square. To get there, it is a 10-minute walk from Odawara Station. You can get to Odawara Station via the Odakyu Line, Tokaido Line, or Kodama Shinkansen (towards Nagoya).

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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Dates

Mar 29–Mar 30, 2025

Start/End Time 10:00am – 5:00pm

Name in Japanese 小田原かまぼこ桜まつり

Venue Odawara Castle

Entry Free