Kariya-City Kariya Cherry Blossom Festival (Kijo Park)
Date: Mar 25,2026(Wed) ～ Apr 6(Mon)
One of Kariya City's top spots to enjoy cherry blossoms' botanical beauty
Behold the famous cherry blossoms of Kijo Park during the annual Kariya Cherry Blossom Festival. This park acts as the western area of the festival, complementing the flowers of Suhara Park to the north, and lights up the night with lanterns so you can enjoy the flowers even into the evening together with an appearance by vendors, food trucks, and other delights.
A host of other events is available at Kijo Park, promising good times during this cherry blossom viewing season.
Take in all one of Kariya's top cherry blossom spots has to offer!
Wakuwaku Game Land (canceled should rain occur)
• Dates and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sat, Mar 28–Sun, Mar 29, 2026
• Location: Multipurpose Plaza, Kijo Park
Citizens' Tea Party (canceled should rain occur)
• Dates and time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Sun, Mar 29, 2026
• Location: Multipurpose Plaza, Kijo Park
• Price: JPY 500
Street Performance Stage (canceled should rain occur)
• Dates: Sat, Apr 4–Sun, Apr 5, 2026
• Time: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Stage event schedule available in Japanese here
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Event info
| Date | Wed, Mar 25–Mon, Apr 6, 2026 |
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| Time | 10:00 am–9:00 pm Light display: Sundown–9:00 pm |
| Location | Kijo Park |
| Location | 〒448-0833 1-1-1 Shiro-machi, Kariya-shi, Aichi |
| Price | Free of charge |
| Parking | Parking is available, but the parking lot experiences congestion. Please come by public transportation. |
| Inquiries | • 070-1483-5699 (Kariya Cherry Blossom Festival Office) • 0566-23-4100 (Kariya Sightseeing Association. Available 8:30 am–5:15 pm, weekdays.) • 0566-45-5833 (Kariya Station Front Tourist Information Center. Available 10:00 am–6:00 pm, every day except the second Wed of the month.) |
| Notes | • Admission to certain areas of the park prohibited to protect trees. • Fire usage for BBQs, etc. not allowed except for in the Suhara Park Day Camp grounds. • Do not rope off areas for personal use. • Bring trash home or separate and throw it away at the designated spots. |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By public transportation
- • From Meitetsu Nagoya Station, transfer to the Meitetsu Main Line at Chiryu Station and get off at Kariya Station. Walk 15 min.
• From JR Nagoya Station, ride to Aizuma Station. Walk 15 min.
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- By car
- Parking availability at the facility is limited, and traffic surrounding the park increases drastically during the festival. As such, guests are kindly requested to use public transportation whenever possible to help alleviate traffic congestion.
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