Mt. Ohira Cherry Blossom Festival

A 2-Kilometer Tunnel of Cherry Blossoms

Famous for its “Warehouse Town” scenery, Tochigi City hosts the Mt. Ohira Cherry Blossom Festival in early April. Located west of the city, Mt. Ohira is covered with about 4,000 cherry trees, forming a spectacular 2-kilometer-long tunnel of blossoms along the sightseeing road from the foot of the mountain.

On the opposite side of the summit, the Kenshin-daira Observatory offers panoramic views of the Kanto Plain’s picturesque rural landscapes. On clear days, you can even see Tokyo Skytree and Mt. Fuji. Nearby eateries serve Mt. Ohira’s three famous specialties—rice dumplings, grilled chicken skewers, and rolled omelets—providing a feast for both the eyes and taste buds.

At the foot of Mt. Ohira stands Taisan-ji, an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple. Its grounds are home to a 360-year-old weeping cherry tree, said to have been planted by the mother of Tokugawa Ietsuna, the fourth shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The weeping cherry season begins in late March. For details, please check the Tochigi City Tourism Association website.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	Around Hirai-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
Telephone Number	Tochigi City Tourism Promotion Division: 0282-21-2374 Tochigi City Tourism Association: 0282-25-2356
Website	https://www.tochigi-kankou.or.jp/
Date	Dates may vary depending on blooming conditions.
DIRECTIONS	From JR Ryomo Line or Tobu Nikko Line Tochigi Station, take the Kanto Bus bound for Kokugakuin and get off at the last stop (about 15 minutes).
Map Code	64 713 366*34

Southern Area

This area boasts evocative historical buildings and townscapes, such as the Ashikaga School, known for being the oldest school in Japan, and Kura no Machi, a district where buildings from the mid-19th century, a time when the area prospered as a commercial district, still stand. At Ashikaga Flower Park, you can see 350 blooming wisteria flowers, flowing downward from above, creating a world of enchantment.