2025 Edition! Let's go cherry blossom viewing at Chiaki Park, a cherry blossom viewing spot within walking distance from Akita Station!

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Photo: Akita Convention & Visitors Association

Chiaki Park Cherry Blossom Festival

This year's Chiaki Park Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from Saturday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 23, 2025! After climbing up the hill and entering the park, you will come to "Ninomaru Hiroba" with a large lawn and pavilion. There is also a store, where souvenirs and limited-edition soft-serve ice cream are available for purchase, making it a place for relaxation. During the Cherry Blossom Festival, about 60 stalls will be lined up, and the view from the observatory of Kubota Castle's Osumi Tower in the park is also recommended.

Chiaki Park is a familiar hanami spot, the former residence of Akita feudal lord Satake, which became a park through the ages and can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot from Akita Station to the Chiaki Park entrance. The park is a familiar cherry blossom viewing spot that is about a 10-minute walk from Akita Station to the entrance of Chiaki Park. Approximately 650 cherry trees, including someiyoshino, weeping cherry, yaezakura, jindaiakebono, and oomurazakura, are planted here and bloom beautifully in full bloom when spring arrives. It has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, and is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Akita City.
Photo taken by JR East Travel Service Center Akita staff

Illuminated nighttime cherry blossoms

At night, the cherry blossoms are lit up (from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), offering a different view of the beautiful nighttime cherry blossoms than those seen during the daytime.
Cherry blossoms illuminated by lights Photo: Akita Convention & Visitors Association
For more information on the Cherry Blossom Festival, please visit the Akita Tourism & Convention Association website.
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Akita Convention & Visitors Association

Click here for a map of Chiaki Park

Transportation information around Chiaki Park

Take your favorite train and lodging combination for a budget-friendly trip!

You can create your own original trip!

The " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " is a variable-price individual travel product sold exclusively through the Internet that allows you to choose your train and accommodations freely and make a reservation at once. Depending on the timing and conditions of your reservation, you may be able to save even on the day of departure at the earliest! We also offer one-day trip plans! Please enjoy your own trip according to your schedule and purpose.
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