murmurOgata Cherry Blossom and Rapeseed Flower Festival
Ogata Village · North of Hotel Sun Rural Ogata, and around the Kata no Mise farmers' market and the Ogata Reclamation Museum
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Ogata Village (Ogata Flower Festa Committee) · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Apr 18 – May 5, 2026 （Ended） 10:00–16:00
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually late April
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year Held in a period that includes Golden Week
- Venue
- North of Hotel Sun Rural Ogata, and around the Kata no Mise farmers' market and the Ogata Reclamation Museum
- City
- Ogata Village, Akita
About
Along a prefectural road in Ogata Village, rapeseed flowers bloom for 11 kilometres on the 'cherry and rapeseed road', set off by the cherry trees and black pines planted beside them. The festival is timed for the peak bloom, usually from mid-April to early May. In the first half, events such as hands-on science crafts for families and sightseeing bus tours take place around the Kata no Mise farmers' market and the Ogata Reclamation Museum. In the second half, the action moves to the field north of Hotel Sun Rural Ogata, with the much-loved mini train rides, rapeseed flower picking, play equipment for children and plenty of food trucks. The village also has rapeseed fields covering 1.8 hectares in total.
Sources
- OfficialOgata Village (Ogata Flower Festa Committee) www.vill.ogata.akita.jp
- OfficialOgata Village www.vill.ogata.akita.jp
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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