murmurOboshi Cherry Blossom Festival
Fujikawa Town · Oboshi Park
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Fujikawa Town (Oboshi Cherry Blossom Festival Committee) · Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Mar 28 – Apr 5, 2026 （Ended） 9:00–22:00 (illuminated at night)
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually late March
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year Dates are set each year to match the cherry blossom season
- Venue
- Oboshi Park
- City
- Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi
About
Oboshi Park in Fujikawa Town is the only place in Yamanashi chosen as one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom spots. About 2,000 cherry trees flower in the park, and through the blossoms you can see Mount Fuji and the Yatsugatake range. The cherry blossom festival reached its forty-fifth year in 2026. While it runs, the trees are lit until 10 p.m., with the night view of the Kofu Basin spread out below, and after dark a light show set to music bathes the blossoms in color. Weekends bring stage events such as traditional dance and food from local shops, along with a free shuttle bus and temporary parking.
Sources
- OfficialFujikawa Town (Oboshi Cherry Blossom Festival Committee) www.town.fujikawa.yamanashi.jp
- OfficialYamanashi Tourism Organization www.yamanashi-kankou.jp
Last checked: Oct 11, 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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