When is the Settsugyo Sakura Festival held?

It is held until April 12, 2026 (Sunday) at the Sakura Plaza in Settsugyo Park.

How can I access Settsugyo Park?

Take the city bus bound for 'Shimonokuchi' or 'Kansai University' from JR Takatsuki Station North. The park is within walking distance from the bus stop. There is also a parking lot available.

What else is there at Kusatsu Green Space besides cherry blossoms?

There is a large health playground called 'Actore' and a museum where you can learn about nature called 'Aquapia Kusatsu'.

Spring is in Full Swing: Cherry Blossoms at Their Peak in Takatsuki City

Published Mar 31, 2026 11:05 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:45 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Cherry blossoms are at their peak across Takatsuki City. Recommended spots include Settsukyo Park with about 3,000 cherry trees, Shinkawa Sakura Zutsumi, and Akutagawa Ryokuchi.

Amidst the pleasant spring weather, cherry blossoms are reaching their peak at various locations within Takatsuki City. We would like to introduce some recommended cherry blossom spots in the city, so please come and visit Takatsuki City.

1. Settsukyo Park

Known as the best cherry blossom spot in the Hokusetsu area, Settsukyo Park boasts about 3,000 blooming cherry trees, including Someiyoshino. Every year, many cherry blossom viewers visit from inside and outside the city. The 'Settsukyo Sakura Festival' is currently being held at the park's Sakura Square until Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Address: Hara, Takatsuki City, and others Access: - Take the city bus bound for 'Shimonokuchi' from JR Takatsuki Station North, get off at 'Shimonokuchi', and walk 2 minutes northeast. - Take the city bus bound for 'Kansai University' from JR Takatsuki Station North, get off at 'Nishinokawarabashi', and walk 10 minutes north. *Parking available (Settsukyo Shimonokuchi Parking Lot)

[Related Homepage] Takatsuki City Tourism Association: About the Settsukyo Sakura Festival (Takatsuki City Tourism Association Homepage)

2. Shinkawa Sakura Zutsumi (Shinkawa Cherry Blossom Embankment)

Address: Minami-shoucho, Takatsuki City Access: - Take the city bus bound for 'Hashiramoto Danchi' from JR Takatsuki Station South or Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station, get off at 'Niju' and walk immediately. - Take the city bus bound for 'Hankyu Tonda Station' or 'Shakomae' from JR Takatsuki Station South or Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station, get off at 'Joseibashi' and walk immediately.

3. Akutagawa Ryokuchi

Located downstream of 'Settsukyo', a scenic spot in the middle reaches of the Akuta River, this is a natural green space left in the urban suburbs sandwiched between residential areas and the Akuta River. Within the green space, there is a health-building plaza called 'Actre', which boasts one of the largest numbers of health playground equipment in Kansai, and 'Aquapia Akutagawa', a museum where you can learn about Takatsuki's nature centered around the Akuta River.

Address: Nanpeidai 5-chome, Takatsuki City

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Spring is in Full Swing: Cherry Blossoms at Their Peak in Takatsuki City

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1. Settsukyo Park

2. Shinkawa Sakura Zutsumi (Shinkawa Cherry Blossom Embankment)

3. Akutagawa Ryokuchi

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