Cherry blossom cheer

Tell apart different cherry blossoms
Observe cherry blossoms blooming along the Kiso Riverbanks on this day as the bank to the west of 136 Tower turns into a footpath. Instructors are available below the blossoms, offering a lecture on the different cherry tree varieties to those who walk by.
Get an original button pin just for joining.
• Date: Sun, Mar 29, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm (held even in light rain)
• Application: Available at the location at various times
• Price: Free of charge

Fun for everyone

Performances of Japanese Appreciation
Enjoy a pleasant atmosphere with Japanese court music, fencing, and ocarina performances available as the park's cherry blossoms come into bloom.
• Date: Sat, Mar 22, 2026
• Times: From 11:00 am and 1:30 pm
Location: Open-air Stage

Note:
• Canceled should rainy weather occur.

Playing in the Park Among Nature: Sky and Forest Market
This market's theme is "handmade" and "hands-on". Shop for homemade merchandise, take part in workshops, and enjoy music and dancing from the Open-air Stage.
• Dates: Sat, Mar 14–Sun, Mar 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
• Location: Check the Kiso Sansen National Government Park website's Sky and Forest Market page (Japanese) for details on the Open-air Stage and event space locations.

Note:
• Canceled should inclement weather occur.

Early Spring 138 Insect Observation Troupe
Research insects as you learn about their ecology and biodiversity.
• Date Sun, Mar 21, 2026
• Times: 10:00 am–11:30 am and 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
• Location: Gathering point outside the entrance of Twin Arch 138 and event held within the park and Moku Moku Paradise after reception
• Fee: JPY 100/participant (includes insurance fee)
• Participant capacity: 10 families on a first-come, first-served basis for each session
• What to bring: Insect catching net, insect cage, and long-sleeved shirt/long pants (recommended)
Application: Application is available 10:00 am; Sun, Mar 1, 2026–5:00 pm; Sun, Mar 15, 2026 via this application form (Japanese).

Notes:
• Children under junior high school ages require a guardian.
• Reception taken on a family basis (friends cannot apply).
• Participants selected through a drawing should many applications occur. Email sent only to those selected by Tue, Mar 17, 2026.

100-meter-high Stair Climbing Challenge
Climb 513 stairs for a view 100 meters off the ground on the observation floor. The view of cherry blossoms blooming along the Kiso Riverbanks is breathtaking.
• Dates: Weekends and national holidays, Sat, Mar 14–Sun, Apr 5, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm (Reception until 3:30 pm. Canceled should rain, snow, or strong winds occur.)
• Location: Twin Arch 138
• Fee: JPY 500 for adults / JPY 260 for children / JPY 100 for children ages 5 and younger, etc. (includes insurance fee)

Hands-on nature programs

Parents' and Children's Natural Workshop
Create bamboo crafts at this hands-on workshop.
• Date: Sat, Mar 28, 2026
• Time: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
• Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
• Fee: JPY 200/person
• Participant capacity: Around 20 on a first-come, first-served basis (application available the day of from 12:45 pm with tickets handed out)

Make a Hair Scrunchie with Cherry Blossom Dye
• Dates: Fri, Mar 20 (national holiday)–Sun, Mar 22, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm / 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
• Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
• Fee: JPY 800
• Participant capacity: 15 people on a first-come, first-served basis (application available 15 before each session, the day of)

Note:
• Held in light rain and cancelled should a downpour occur.

Cherry Blossom Problem Solving and Miniature Soap Bar Creation Experience
• Date: Sun, Mar 29, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm / 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
• Location: Experience of Activities in Nature Facility
• Fee: JPY 400/person
• Participant capacity: 15 people on a first-come, first-served basis (application available 15 before each session, the day of)

Other event details available on the official Kiso Sansen National Government Park site's event page (Japanese).