Guide to Cherry Blossom Spots, Flower Viewing & Festivals in Ibaraki Prefecture

(1) Nukada Shrine's Wild Cherry Blossoms / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

This is a giant wild cherry tree on the approach to Nukada Shrine, said to be 600 years old. It was designated as the 'Yokozuna of the West' in the Ibaraki Cherry Blossom Ranking.

Location〒311-0108 Nukadakitago, Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Nukada Shrine's Wild Cherry Blossoms VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos of Nukada Shrine's wild cherry blossoms, from the front and back, in VR.

(1) Hanazono River / Okita River Cherry Blossom Avenue / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

Near the confluence of the Hanazono River and Okita River in Kitaibaraki City, both banks have sidewalks lined with Somei Yoshino cherry trees. The cherry blossom avenue connects to Isohara Chuo Park.

Blooming period: Mid-April

Location〒319-1543 Toyoda, Isohara Town, Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Hanazono River / Okita River Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view aerial footage at 147m and 360° panoramic photos along the Hanazono River in Isohara Chuo Park in VR.

(1) Akogigaura Cherry Blossom and Hanami Spot Guide

Akogigaura Park is a park located on the banks of Akogigaura Lake. Approximately 200 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom here, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot where the Tokai Sakura Festival is held. The night cherry blossoms are selected as one of Tokai Village's scenic spots, "Tokai 12 Views."

Location〒319-1112 579 Muramatsu, Tokai Village, Naka District, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Akogigaura Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panorama photos in VR, including aerial photography at 146m, 2 other aerial photos, the parking lot, the cherry blossom avenue, and the hockey field.

(1) Ishigami Castle Ruins Cherry Blossom and Hanami Spot Guide

Ishigami Castle Ruins are a designated cultural property of Ibaraki Prefecture and a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokai Village. The Ishigami Castle Cherry Blossom Festival is held in conjunction with the cherry blossom bloom.

Blooming Period: Late March to Early April

Location〒319-1102 1258 Ishigami Uchijuku, Tokai Village, Naka District, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Ishigami Castle Ruins Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panorama photos in VR, including aerial photography at 149m, 4 other aerial photos, the parking lot, information board, earthwork, Ninomaru (second bailey), and Honmaru (main bailey).

(1) Hororunoyu Weeping Cherry Blossoms: Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Information

This is information about the cherry blossoms within the Hororunoyu premises. Dozens of cherry trees bloom from the parking lot to the promenade.

Blooming Period: Late March to Early April

Location〒311-4314 1829-3 Shimokofuchi, Shirosato Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Hororunoyu Weeping Cherry Blossoms VR Tour Information

The Komatsuji Temple VR tour consists of 2 aerial scenes and 13 ground scenes.

(1) Ryutanbuchi and Unagi Jizo Weeping Cherry Blossoms: Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Information

Located on the way to Hororunoyu, five weeping cherry trees bloom in spring.

Blooming Period: Late March to Early April

Location〒311-4314 Shimokofuchi, Shirosato Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Ryutanbuchi and Unagi Jizo Weeping Cherry Blossoms VR Tour Information

The Ryutanbuchi and Unagi Jizo VR tour consists of 2 aerial scenes and 4 ground scenes.

(1) Obata Senganzakura Monument Cherry Blossoms / Cherry Blossom Viewing Tourist Information

There are three cherry trees near the monument, and the cherry blossom avenue extends for about 600m, likely being the longest cherry blossom avenue in Ibaraki Town.

Location〒311-3157 1026 Obata, Ibaraki Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Obata Senganzakura Cherry Blossom Sightseeing VR Tour (5 Scenes)

The image above is a VR of a 360° panoramic photo of the Obata Senganzakura Monument. This VR tour consists of 1 aerial scene and 4 ground scenes.

(1) Cherry Blossoms at Kasama Castle Ruins / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Information

Kasama Castle was built in the early Kamakura period by Kasama Tokitomo, and its lords changed thereafter, including the Gamo clan, until the Meiji Restoration. Cherry blossoms such as Somei Yoshino bloom near the lower residence ruins and the main keep, announcing the arrival of spring.

Blooming Period: Late March - Early April

Location〒309-1611 3613 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Kasama Castle Ruins Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots of Mt. Sahaku summit (Kasama Castle), 4 other aerial shots, 3 ground shots, and the path leading to the lower residence ruins.

(1) Higashifukita Tenmangu Shrine Cherry Blossom Spot Information

The back approach to Higashifukita Tenmangu Shrine has a 200m long row of cherry trees, bustling with many tourists. The beauty of the full-blooming cherry blossom trees with the red torii gate is a must-see. Illuminations are also held, allowing visitors to enjoy night cherry blossoms.

Blooming Season: Late March - Early April

Location300-3545 242 Higashifukita, Yachiyo-machi, Yuki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Higashifukita Tenmangu Shrine Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots from 148m, as well as 1 other aerial shot and 6 ground shots.

(1) Yoshino Park Cherry Blossom Spot Information

It serves as a crucian carp fishing spot, which is also an old river channel of the Kokaigawa River, and in spring, it bustles as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Lotuses also bloom in summer.

Blooming Season: Early April

Location300-2502 1863 Kamisukecho, Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Yoshino Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots from 148m, as well as 2 other aerial shots.

(1) Hitokotonushi Shrine Cherry Blossom Spot Information

Hitokotonushi Shrine, which bustles with 150,000 visitors every New Year, allows visitors to enjoy cherry blossom trees from the first torii gate to the parking lot in spring.

Blooming Season: Early April

Location303-0045 875 Otsukadocho, Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Hitokotonushi Shrine Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots from 147m, as well as 2 other aerial shots and 3 ground shots.

(1) Joshi Park (Mitsukaido Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossom Spot Information

The cherry blossoms at Joshi Park (Mitsukaido Castle Ruins) are located within the park in Mitsukaido Hashimotomachi, Joso City. There are over a dozen cherry trees blooming around the park. In spring, the view of the cherry blossoms within the park from the bridge is magnificent.

Location303-0003 3477-6 Mitsukaido Hashimotomachi, Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Gojo Park

(2) Joshi Park (Mitsukaido Castle Ruins) Cherry Blossom Tourist VR Tour (7 scenes)

The image above is a 360° VR panoramic photo of cherry blossoms at Jōjōshi Park (Mizukaido Castle Ruins). This VR tour consists of 148m aerial footage and 6 ground scenes.

Cherry blossom viewing spots and recommended locations in Bandō City are introduced independently as Guide to Cherry Blossom Spots in Bandō City.
Bandō City has numerous famous cherry blossom spots and recommended viewing locations, including the cherry blossom festival at Sakasai Castle Ruins Park, the cherry blossom festival at Yasaka Park, and the Edo Higan cherry blossoms at Kanki-ji Temple.

(1) Tone River Cherry Blossom Embankment: Guide to a Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot

This is a cherry blossom embankment along the Tone River in Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, featuring Someiyoshino cherry trees. During the same period, rapeseed blossoms bloom across the embankment slope and riverbed. It is a famous tourist spot in Ibaraki Prefecture for both cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers. Nearby, the popular "Roadside Station Sakai" offers dining and shopping.

Blooming Season: Early to Mid-April

Location〒306-0400 Yamagami-cho, Sashima-gun, Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Tone River Cherry Blossom Embankment VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including an aerial shot of Sakai Ohashi bridge at 149m, and 4 other ground scenes.

(1) Fureai no Sato Park Cherry Blossoms: Guide to a Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot

Fureai no Sato Park, located near the Sakai Koga IC, is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing with approximately 200 Someiyoshino cherry trees.

Blooming Season: Early to Mid-April

Location〒306-0412 815 Kuriyama, Sashima-gun, Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Fureai no Sato Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including an aerial shot at 148m, another aerial shot, and scenes from Fureai no Sato Park and the cherry blossom embankment.

（１）Information on Sakurano-oka Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot

This park is located south of Fureai no Sato Park. It has playground equipment like slides, and many Somei Yoshino cherry trees are planted around it.

Blooming period: Early to mid-April

Location〒306-0413 Yamazaki, Sakai-machi, Sashima-gun, Ibaraki

（２）Sakurano-oka Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots from 146m, one other aerial shot, and two ground shots.

（１）Information on Sakai Cherry Blossom Avenue and Viewing Spot

This is a Somei Yoshino cherry blossom avenue stretching about 600m from Miyamotocho to Sumiyoshicho in Sakai Town. You can drive through it, but there is also a walking path, making it a recommended spot for a stroll while enjoying the cherry blossoms.

Blooming period: Early to mid-April

Location〒306-0400 Miyamotocho, Sakai-machi, Sashima-gun, Ibaraki

（２）Sakai Cherry Blossom Avenue VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots from 10m and ground shots.

（１）Information on Cherry Blossoms and Viewing Spots at the Historic Park

Yuki City's Historic Park (Ato Rekishi Koen) is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot with about 100 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, where the Yuki Sakura Festival is held.

Blooming period: Late March to early April

Location〒307-0001 2486-1 Yuki, Yuki City, Ibaraki

（２）Historic Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial shots from 146m, one other aerial shot, Yuki Castle Ruins, and 8 scenes from the Cherry Blossom Festival.

（１）Information on Cherry Blossoms and Viewing Spots at Mizube Park

Mizube Park is a restored portion of the former Yuki Castle's moat area, serving as a recreational spot for citizens where cherry blossoms and irises bloom. It is a recommended cherry blossom viewing spot in Yuki City.

Blooming period: Late March to early April

Location〒307-0001 Yuuki, Yuuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Mizube Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial photography at 146m, as well as 3 other ground scenes.

(1) Navel Park Cherry Blossoms / Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Information

Navel Park in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has approximately 130 Somei Yoshino cherry trees and approximately 280 double-flowered cherry trees planted, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot that serves as the venue for the Koga Cherry Blossom Festival, where you can also enjoy illuminated night cherry blossoms.

Blooming Season: Early April (Somei Yoshino) ~ Late April (Double-flowered Cherry Blossoms)

Location〒306-0221 620 Komahane, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Navel Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial photography at 147m, 1 other aerial shot, the Earth Plaza, the parking lot, and the cherry blossoms/night cherry blossoms of the Fureai Plaza.

(1) Gongendo River Cherry Blossom Trees / Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Information

Gongendo River (Miyuki Lake) is an old Tone River located at the border between Goka Town and Kuki City/Satte City in Saitama Prefecture. The Satte Gongendo Embankment on the Saitama Prefecture side is famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot in Saitama Prefecture, but the cherry blossom trees on the Goka Town side, connected by a promenade, are also a famous spot.

Blooming Season: Early March ~ Early April

Location〒306-0313 Motokurihashi, Goka Town, Sashima District, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Gongendo River Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial photography at 148m, aerial photography at 12m, and near the water surface in Kotesashi, Goka Town, as well as 1 other aerial shot and 2 locations of the promenade (cherry blossom trees) near Dome Park.

(1) Kawatsuma Isshiki Shrine Cherry Blossoms / Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Information

This is the cherry blossom of Kawatsuma Isshiki Shrine, a historical site and ruin in Goka Town. This shrine enshrines Isshiki Jiro Terusue, the second son of Isshiki Kunaidaifu Naochika, the lord of Satte Castle, who was executed after stealing rice tributes to protect farmers suffering from poverty.

Location〒306-0314 Kawatsuma, Goka-machi, Sarushima-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Kawatsuma Isshiki Shrine Cherry Blossom VR Tour Information

You can view 1 ground-level 360° panoramic photo in VR.

(1) Nakanoshima Park Cherry Blossoms / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

Nakanoshima Park is a park adjacent to the tourist attractions Sekiyado Castle and Sekiyado Lock. The park is planted with rapeseed flowers, cherry blossoms, and kobushi magnolias, which herald spring, making it a recommended cherry blossom viewing spot in Goka Town.

Blooming period: Late March to Early April

Location〒306-0302 Sanno, Goka-machi, Sarushima-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Nakanoshima Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including an aerial shot at 148m, one other aerial shot, and 8 ground-level shots.

(1) Sekiyado Castle Cherry Blossoms / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

Sekiyado Castle (Chiba Prefectural Sekiyado Castle Museum) is a tourist destination connected to Nakanoshima Park in Goka Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, by a promenade. The Noda City Sekiyado Castle Cherry Blossom Festival is held here.

Blooming period: Late March to Early April

Location〒270-0201 1434 Sekiyado Sannokenya, Noda City, Chiba Prefecture

(2) Sekiyado Castle Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including an aerial shot of Nakanoshima Park at 148m, one other aerial shot, the entrance, and a plaque explaining its history.

(1) Kashiwabaraike Park Cherry Blossoms / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

This is a cherry blossom viewing spot with Somei Yoshino cherry trees planted on both sides of the pond. It is a recommended cherry blossom viewing spot in Ishioka City.

Blooming period: Early April

Location〒315-0005 3-4 Kanoko, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Kashiwabaraike Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR from in front of the Moai statue (male statue) and the plaza.

（１）Information on Koise River Sakura Tsutsumi Spot

Located on the banks of the Koise River, double cherry blossoms are in full bloom around late March. There is also a parking lot and a restroom nearby, making it an ideal place for cherry blossom viewing.

Location〒315-0045 Takahama, Ishioka City, Ibaraki

（２）Koise River Sakura Tsutsumi Tourist VR Tour (5 scenes)

The image above is a 360° panoramic VR photo of the Koise River Sakura Tsutsumi entrance. This VR tour consists of 1 aerial scene at 148m and 4 ground scenes.

（１）Recommended Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot at Fujimitsuka Kofun Park

Fujimitsuka Kofun, famous as an ancient tomb, also shows its face as a cherry blossom spot in spring. Nearly 130 cherry trees are planted, and what's even more surprising is that there are 10 different types of cherry blossoms. The many cherry blossoms viewed from atop the kofun can be described as a superb view.

Location〒300-0201 1553-3 Kashiwazaki, Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki

（２）Explanation of Fujimitsuka Kofun Park Tourist VR Tour

The image above is a 360° panoramic VR photo of Fujimitsuka Kofun Park. This VR tour consists of 1 aerial scene at 143m and 15 ground scenes of cherry blossoms.

（１）Information on Sakon-no-Sakura and Uwamizozakura Cherry Blossom Spot at Takehara Shrine

In front of the Takehara Shrine main hall, there are an old wild cherry tree called Sakon-no-Sakura and an Uwamizozakura tree.

Location〒319-0113 2297 Takehara, Omitama City, Ibaraki

（２）Sakon-no-Sakura and Uwamizozakura VR Tour Information at Takehara Shrine

Although they were not in bloom as the photo was taken during hydrangea season, you can view the Sakon-no-Sakura and Uwamizozakura using the 360° panoramic VR photo in front of the Takehara Shrine main hall.

（１）Yasuragi-no-Sato Ogawa / Kamimizo Sakura / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

Yasuragi-no-Sato Ogawa and Kamimizo Sakura are cherry blossoms located within the facility in Nakanobu, Omitama City. In spring, you can see Kamimizo Sakura.

Location〒311-3422 Nakanobu, Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture

（２）Yasuragi-no-Sato Ogawa / Kamimizo Sakura VR Tour Guide

Yasuragi-no-Sato Ogawa and Kamimizo Sakura offer 8 ground scenes of cherry blossoms with 360° panoramic photos available in VR.

（１）Jinguji Temple Cherry Blossoms / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

Numerous Somei Yoshino cherry trees are planted at the Jinguji Cherry Blossom Plaza in Jinguji, Inashiki City. Although this photo was taken slightly past their peak bloom, the full bloom is breathtaking.

Blooming Season: Late March - Mid-April

Location〒300-0622 146 Jinguji, Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture

（２）Jinguji Temple Cherry Blossom VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama of the Jinguji Cherry Blossom Plaza.

(1) Guide to Fukuoka Seki Sakura Park Cherry Blossoms / Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot

One of the Three Great Weirs of Kanto, along with Oka Weir and Toyota Weir. The approximately 1.8km long row of about 600 Somei Yoshino cherry trees is bustling with many people. It is a very popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Blooming season: Early April

Location〒300-2407 2633-7 Kitayama, Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Fukuoka Seki Sakura Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including aerial footage from 30m, and 4 ground scenes.

(1) Guide to Ina Shrine Cherry Blossom Spot

The cherry blossoms at Ina Shrine are located in Fukuoka, Tsukubamirai City. Cherry trees beautifully bloom along the path from the parking lot to the main hall, near Fukuoka Seki Sakura Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Location〒300-2656 Fukuoka, Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture

ReferenceTsukubamirai City Tourism Association　Ina Shrine Introduction Page

(2) Ina Shrine Cherry Blossom Tourist VR Tour (6 scenes)

The image above is a 360° panoramic VR photo taken in front of the torii gate of Ina Shrine with cherry blossoms. The Ina Shrine Cherry Blossom VR tour consists of 1 aerial photo from 149m and 5 ground VR scenes.

(1) Tourist Guide for Joshikoen Park

Joshikoen Park is located in Matsunami, Moriya City. Cherry blossoms bloom from the park's parking lot to Moriya Pond. There are also some cherry blossom avenues, offering a spectacular view.

Location〒302-0108 1195 Matsunami, Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Explanation of Joshikoen Park Tourist VR Tour

The image above is a 360° panoramic VR photo of Joshikoen Park taken from the ground. This tourist guide VR tour consists of 1 aerial photo from 149m and 12 ground scenes.

(1) Tone River Cherry Blossom Embankment & Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

This is the Tone River Cherry Blossom Embankment, a seasonal tourist attraction in Tone Town. A row of cherry trees runs alongside the cycling road, making it suitable for cherry blossom viewing and cycling.

Blooming period: Early April

Location〒300-1622 Fukawa, Tone Town, Kitasoma District, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Tone River Cherry Blossom Embankment VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including 148m aerial shots and 9 ground shots from the south, and 6 aerial shots and 6 ground shots from the north.

(1) Yasuzuka Park Cherry Blossoms & Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot Guide

At Yasuzuka Park, located on the shores of Lake Kitaura, approximately 80 Yoshino cherry trees bloom along with rapeseed flowers for about 500m. It's a seasonal spring tourist attraction where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Kitaura, cherry blossoms, and rapeseed flowers simultaneously.

Blooming period: Late March - Early April

Location〒311-1514 Yasuzuka, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Yasuzuka Park Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR, including 1 aerial shot and 8 ground shots of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flower scenes.

(1) Kesonuma Inari Shrine / Ichino-torii Cherry Blossom Avenue Cherry Blossom Spot Guide

It is one of Ibaraki's Top 100 Views, with a cherry blossom avenue extending from the first torii gate to Kesonuma Inari Shrine.

Blooming period: Late March - Mid-April

Location：1571-1-8 Naishuku, Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture

(2) Kesonuma Inari Shrine / Ichino-torii Cherry Blossom Avenue Cherry Blossom VR Tour Guide

The Kesonuma Inari Shrine / Ichino-torii Cherry Blossom Avenue VR Tour consists of 1 aerial scene and 4 ground scenes.

(1) Kashima Shiroyama Park Highlights

Kashima Shiroyama Park is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Kashima City. Approximately 300 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom at the site of the former Kashima Castle (Yoshioka Castle's main keep), serving as the venue for the Kashima Cherry Blossom Festival. It's a recommended cherry blossom viewing spot in Kashima City, and Kashima Jingu Shrine, a famous tourist attraction, is located very nearby.

Blooming period: Late March to Mid-April

Location〒300-1622 1 Shiroyama, Kashima City, Ibaraki

(2) Kashima Shiroyama Park VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR of an aerial shot at 149m, the Kashima Castle Ruins explanatory board, the Kashima Castle Ruins monument, a scenic view, and 3 cherry blossom scenes.

(1) Sakura Park Highlights

Sakura Park is located along Prefectural Road 239 in Hikari, Kashima City. As its name suggests, numerous cherry trees are planted here. Additionally, giant equipment parts used at Sumitomo Metal Industries' Kashima Plant are on display.

Blooming period: Late March to Mid-April

Location〒314-0014 Hikari, Kashima City, Ibaraki

(2) Sakura Park VR Tour Information

You can view 360° panoramic photos in VR of an aerial shot at 149m, along Prefectural Road 239, the entrance, parking lot, bell, and a traditional Japanese iron-making furnace (yatatara).

For surrounding tourist spots, maps, and transportation information, please see the Kamisu City Tourist VR Tour.