The 'Towada City Spring Festival' will be held from April 18 to May 5 this year. Some events will be moved up to match the early cherry blossom forecast!
The 'Towada City Spring Festival' will be held in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. This year, in response to the forecast of early cherry blossoms, some events such as the opening of the observation deck and light-ups will be implemented ahead of schedule from April 10, encouraging tourists to visit earlier.
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Kanchogai-dori (Government Office Street) in Towada City has been selected as one of the '100 Selected Roads of Japan.' It is also a famous cherry blossom spot, popular for its 1.1-kilometer-long avenue of 156 cherry trees, the contrast with the pine trees, and collaborations with contemporary art pieces. Around Kanchogai-dori, the annual Towada City Spring Festival is held during the cherry blossom season, welcoming many visitors each year.
In 2026, due to temperature trends since early spring, the cherry blossoms around Kanchogai-dori are expected to bloom earlier than usual. While the 'Reiwa 8 (2026) Inaoigawa Canal 168th Anniversary Towada City Spring Festival' is scheduled to be held from Saturday, April 18 to Tuesday, May 5 (national holiday), we are pleased to announce that events such as the opening of the city hall main building's observation terrace and the illumination of cherry blossoms at night will be moved up and implemented from Friday, April 10.
Event Name
Reiwa 8 (2026) Inaoigawa Canal 168th Anniversary Towada City Spring Festival
Event Period
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (national holiday)
*The event may be canceled or its content changed due to heavy rain warnings, storm warnings, etc.
Venue
Around Towada City Kanchogai-dori, Chuo Parking Lot, Chuo Park Green Space
Website
https://towada-harumatsuri.info/
Co-organizers
Towada City, Towada Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Towada-Oirase Tourism Organization, Taiso Kenshokai
Events
■ City Hall Main Building Observation Terrace Opening
Date: From Friday, April 10
*End date will be determined based on the cherry blossom fall status
Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Towada City Hall Main Building 3rd Floor
Inquiries: Towada City Tourism Division
Tel: 0176-51-6771
FAQ
When is the 2026 Towada City Spring Festival?
The period is from April 18 to May 5, but in conjunction with the early cherry blossom bloom, lighting and other events will start from April 10.
What are the highlights of the festival?
The highlights are the cherry blossoms along the Government Street, one of the '100 Selected Roads of Japan.' 156 cherry trees bloom, and the area is illuminated at night.
Is there an admission fee?
Entry to the main venue, Government Street, is free. However, some events may require additional fees.