Explore Japanese cherry blossoms and historical treasures like Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa Garden, known for its Edo period daimyo gardens, offering a springtime display of flowers. Dive into Nagoya Castle's rich history and enjoy cherry blossom viewing and culinary delights at the Spring Festival.
Nagoya Castle Spring Festival
There are approximately 1,000 cherry trees of about 10 varieties, mainly Someiyoshino and Shidare-zakura, in the grounds. You can enjoy various events, tea ceremonies, and sweet treats. Along with the fantastic cherry blossoms, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Nagoya Castle that cannot usually be seen.
Spanning 44 hectares, Tokugawaen is a meticulously designed garden featuring lakes, waterfalls, plants, and trees arranged to emulate Japan's natural landscape, offering a picturesque view of cherry blossoms and other spring flowers like Japanese Apricot (ume) and Iris (hanashobu).
※ Transportation from Nagoya Station to Tokugawa Garden is about 45 minutes
Built-in 1615 by Ieyasu Tokugawa, Nagoya Castle, designated as National Treasure No. 1, boasts a golden shachihoko, record-breaking floor space, a splendid Honmaru Palace, and formidable iron-clad defenses, earning it a place among Japan's top 100 castles.
With around 1,000 cherry trees, including Someiyoshino and Shidare-zakura varieties, the site offers various events, tea ceremonies, and sweet treats. Beyond the captivating cherry blossoms, there's a rare and usually unseen view of Nagoya Castle.
※Transportation from Tokugawa Garden to Nagoya Castle is about 30 minutes
In front of the large screen near Silver Clock, which is located at Taiko-guchi Exit of Nagoya Station (Shinkansen gate side)
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