Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kanto 2027
- Peak viewing moves over more than a month, from early February in southern Boso to mid-March in Gunma.
- In 2026 festival results, Miura Kaigan ran February 5 to March 3 and Matsuda Town ran February 7 to March 1.
- In February, southern destinations like Miura, Matsuda, and Kyonan are targets, while Tokyo and northern Kanto peak in March.
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In Kanto, Kawazu cherry blossoms peak over more than a month, from early February in southern Boso to mid-March in Gunma. The dates of the 2027 festivals have not been announced yet, so this page lines up the 2026 results and the usual peak times. In 2026 the blossoms came early: Miura Kaigan moved its festival earlier and Matsuda Town shortened its period by a week.
In short
- From early February: the Yoritomo-zakura of Kyonan Town.
- Inside Tokyo: Oyoko River (Koto Ward) and the Kyu-Nakagawa riverbank (Edogawa Ward).
- With a festival: Miura Kaigan, Matsuda and Matsudo-juku Sakagawa.
- From March: Niisato Soccer Field (Kiryu City) and the Oyoko River.
Checked with official pages on November 1, 2026 (Japan time). Prices and hours may change.
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1. How to choose Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kanto (timing, access, festivals)
- To see them from early February: the Yoritomo-zakura of Kyonan Town.
- Inside Tokyo: Oyoko River (Koto Ward), Kyu-Nakagawa riverbank (Edogawa Ward).
- With a festival: Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival, Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival, Matsudo-juku Sakagawa Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival.
- To see them after March starts: Niisato Soccer Field (Kiryu City), Oyoko River.
2. Peak times and festivals at 10 Kanto places in one table (2026 results)
For February, the south (Miura, Matsuda, Kyonan) is the target; for March, Tokyo and northern Kanto. Tap a place name to jump to its section.
| Place | Prefecture | Usual peak | 2026 festival | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyonan Town | Chiba | From early February | — | 10 min by car from Kyonan-Tomiyama IC |
| Miura Kaigan | Kanagawa | — | Feb 5 – Mar 3 | About 15 min on foot from Miura-Kaigan |
| Matsuda Town | Kanagawa | Mid-February to mid-March | Feb 7 – Mar 1 | About 20 min on foot from Matsuda |
| Kangunzuka | Chiba | From late February | — | About 20 min on foot from Katsuura |
| Shinkawa Senbonzakura | Chiba | Mid-February to mid-March | Cancelled | — |
| Kyu-Nakagawa | Tokyo | — | — | — |
| Aokebori River | Saitama | Late February to early March | — | About 5 min on foot from Washinomiya |
| Matsudo-juku Sakagawa | Chiba | — | Mar 7 and 8 | About 8 min on foot from Matsudo |
| Oyoko River | Tokyo | Until mid-March | — | East side of Kiba Park |
| Niisato | Gunma | Late February to mid-March | — | About 20 min on foot from Higashi-Shinkawa |
For the 2027 dates, check each organizer’s notice once it is announced.
3. What to know when going to see Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kanto
Blooming moves a lot from year to year, so look at the bloom reports before the festival dates. In 2026 the Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival was moved earlier because of the bloom, and the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival, planned to run to March 8, was shortened to March 1 because the blossoms came early. At Kyu-Nakagawa, blossoms were confirmed on January 24.
Whether to drive depends on the place. Miura Kaigan has limited parking and traffic jams every year, so the organizers advise going by train. The Aokebori River road is a residential road, so you use the Washinomiya Administrative Center parking lot and walk about 15 minutes to the river.
Of the 10 places, the only one that charged admission was Matsuda Town during its festival period. In 2026 it became free from March 2. The others are mostly places where you walk and look at cherry trees along a river or on a hill.
4. Yoritomo-zakura in Kyonan Town (Kyonan, Chiba)
It is one of the earliest places to see them in Kanto, and the blossoms usually start from early February. The town’s Kawazu cherry trees are called “Yoritomo-zakura” after a story about Minamoto no Yoritomo, and Sakuma Dam Park and the Sakuma River bank are the highlights. About 15,000 cherry trees are planted in the town (Chiba Kanko Navi page on Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kyonan Town, Japanese). Sakuma Dam Park is about 10 minutes from Kyonan-Tomiyama IC on the Futtsu-Tateyama Road.
| Name | Yoritomo-zakura in Kyonan Town (Sakuma Dam Park) |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 Ookuzure, Kyonan Town, Awa District, Chiba |
| Phone | 0470-55-1683 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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5. Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival (Miura, Kanagawa)
About 1,000 Kawazu cherry trees line about 1 km of the railway from Miura-Kaigan Station on the Keikyu Line to Komatsugaike Park, and rapeseed flowers bloom at the same time. The 22nd festival in 2026 ran from February 5 to March 3, and in 2025 it ran from February 5 to March 9. The venue, Komatsugaike Park, is about 15 minutes on foot from the station toward Misakiguchi (Kanagawa Tourism Association page on the Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival, Japanese).
| Name | Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival |
|---|---|
| Address | Kamimiyata, Minamishitaura-cho, Miura City, Kanagawa |
| Phone | 046-882-1111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6. Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival (Matsuda, Kanagawa)
This festival is for seeing Kawazu cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers at Nishihirabata Park. The 27th festival in 2026 ran from February 7 to March 1, 9:00 to 16:00, with admission of ¥500 for adults and ¥100 for ages 12 to under 18. Children under 12 and town residents were free. It is about 20 minutes on foot from JR Matsuda Station and about 25 minutes from Shin-Matsuda Station, and shuttle buses (¥200 one way for adults) ran from Matsuda Station and the temporary parking lot (Matsuda Town page on the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival, Japanese).
| Name | Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival (Nishihirabata Park) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2951 Matsuda-soryo, Matsuda Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa |
| Hours / Closed | 2026 results: 9:00–16:00 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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7. Kangunzuka (Katsuura, Chiba)
This prefecture-designated historic site on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a well-known place for Kawazu cherry blossoms. It is about 20 minutes on foot from JR Katsuura Station, and there is a free parking lot for about 20 cars (Chiba Kanko Navi page on Kangunzuka, Japanese).
| Name | Kangunzuka |
|---|---|
| Address | 1394 Kawazu, Katsuura City, Chiba |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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8. Shinkawa Senbonzakura (Yachiyo, Chiba)
There are 695 Kawazu cherry trees between Yachiyo Bridge and Aso Bridge, and they usually bloom from mid-February to mid-March (Yachiyo City page on the Shinkawa Senbonzakura planting project, Japanese). The “Yachiyo Shinkawa Senbonzakura Festival,” usually held in early March, and the Kawazu cherry lighting were cancelled in 2026 because of construction around Michi-no-Eki Yachiyo (Yachiyo City notice of the 2026 eco-lighting, Japanese).
| Name | Shinkawa Senbonzakura |
|---|---|
| Address | Along the river between Yachiyo Bridge and Aso Bridge, Yachiyo City, Chiba |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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9. Kyu-Nakagawa riverbank (Edogawa, Tokyo)
This riverbank in Hirai 3-chome blooms together with rapeseed flowers. In 2026 the ward announced the peak on February 20, and a ward official said they could be enjoyed until around the second week of March (Edogawa City announcement of February 20, 2026, Japanese).
| Name | Kyu-Nakagawa riverbank |
|---|---|
| Address | Hirai 3-chome, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo (riverbank) |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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10. Kawazu cherry trees on the Aokebori River (Kuki, Saitama)
More than 370 trees are planted along about 2.5 km downstream from Miyamae Bridge near Washinomiya Shrine. They bloom from late February to early March. It is about a 5-minute walk from Washinomiya Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line, but it is not a promenade, so walk with care for cars (Kuki City page on Kawazu cherry blossoms, Japanese).
| Name | Kawazu cherry trees on the Aokebori River |
|---|---|
| Address | Washinomiya, Kuki City, Saitama |
| Phone | 0480-85-1111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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11. Matsudo-juku Sakagawa Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Matsudo, Chiba)
This festival is held along the road from Sakagawa Hiroba to Matsudo Shrine and Shoryu-ji Temple. The 14th festival in 2026 was held on March 7 and 8 from 11:00 to 16:00, together with the Yakiri Negi Festival, and from February 21 to March 22 there was night lighting along the road. It is about an 8-minute walk from the west exit of Matsudo Station (Chiba Kanko Navi page on the Matsudo-juku Sakagawa Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, Japanese).
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| Name | Matsudo-juku Sakagawa Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival |
|---|---|
| Address | Sakagawa Hiroba to Matsudo Shrine to Shoryu-ji, Matsudo City, Chiba |
| Phone | 047-362-5356 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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12. Kawazu cherry trees along the Oyoko River (Koto, Tokyo)
They bloom along the Oyoko River on the east side of Kiba Park (a Tokyo metropolitan park), between Toyoki Bridge and Somi Bridge near Toyo 6-chome. Koto Ward announced full bloom after a visit on March 5, 2026, and said the peak would continue until mid-March (Koto City announcement of March 2026, Japanese).
| Name | Kawazu cherry trees along the Oyoko River |
|---|---|
| Address | Around Toyo 6-chome, Koto Ward, Tokyo |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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13. Kawazu cherry trees at Niisato Soccer Field (Kiryu, Gunma)
They start to bloom in late February every year. In 2026 the bloom information was marked “finished” on March 11. There is free parking, and it is about a 20-minute walk from Higashi-Shinkawa Station on the Jomo Electric Railway. For people coming by train, the Niisato-machi on-demand taxi is introduced (Kiryu City Kawazu cherry bloom information, Japanese).
Common questions
Are the 2027 festival dates out?
No, not yet. This page shows the 2026 results, so check each organizer’s notice for 2027.
Which places had a festival in 2026?
Miura Kaigan (February 5 to March 3), Matsuda (February 7 to March 1) and Matsudo-juku Sakagawa (March 7 and 8). The Shinkawa Senbonzakura festival was cancelled.
Which place charged admission?
Only Matsuda Town during its festival period: ¥500 for adults in 2026.
| Name | Kawazu cherry trees at Niisato Soccer Field |
|---|---|
| Address | Niisato-machi Shinkawa, Kiryu City, Gunma |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Sources
12 pages we checked
- Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival: Kanagawa Tourism Association page
- Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: Matsuda Town notice of the shortened period
- Kawazu cherry trees along the Oyoko River: Koto City announcement (March 2026)
- Kyu-Nakagawa riverbank: Edogawa City announcement (February 20, 2026)
- Aokebori River: Kuki City Kawazu cherry page
- Matsudo-juku Sakagawa Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival: Chiba Kanko Navi
- Yoritomo-zakura of Kyonan Town: Chiba Kanko Navi
- Kangunzuka: Chiba Kanko Navi
- Niisato Soccer Field: Kiryu City Kawazu cherry bloom information
- Shinkawa Senbonzakura: Yachiyo City tree-planting project
- Shinkawa Senbonzakura: Yachiyo City notice of the 2026 eco-lighting
- Japanese version of this page (日本語版)
Checked with official pages on November 1, 2026 (Japan time).
