Tempyo Flower Festival

A Fragrant Spring with Blooming Double Cherry Blossoms

The Usuzumi Zakura of Neo, the Jindaizakura of Yamataka, and the Miharu Takizakura are known as Japan’s Three Great Cherry Trees. These, along with the Ishiwari Zakura of Morioka, the Kosonju tree, and others, are all gathered at Tenpyo-no-Oka Park. From late March, when the Usuzumi Zakura begins to bloom, until late April, when the double cherry blossoms reach their peak, visitors can enjoy breathtaking cherry blossoms blooming throughout the park for an entire month.

In addition to stalls run by local vendors, the festival features stage performances such as enka singing shows, appearances by manga characters, and rides on the “Shōnen Ressha” road train, making it a perfect spot for a family outing.

The park also has a charming café called “10 Picnic Tables,” converted from an old farmhouse, offering a retro yet artsy atmosphere that contrasts with the main stage area. Visitors can enjoy delicious food while relaxing in a scenic, laid-back setting.

Be sure to visit Tenpyo-no-Oka Park and experience the magic of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	993-1 Kokubunji, Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture
Telephone Number	0285-39-6900
Website	http://www.shimotsuke-ta.com/
Price	Free (parking fees apply)
Date	March 20~ May 6, 2025
Time	10:00~17:30
DIRECTIONS	About 10 minutes by car from JR Utsunomiya Line Koganei Station. *During the festival period, a taxi service (1,000 yen one way) runs between Koganei Station (West Exit) and the festival venue.
Map Code	74 457 559*56

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.