A Night Bloom

#cherryblossom2024 Night blooming What could be better than admiring sakura in spring? Just admiring her in the light of the night illumination! For example, at the Kinugawa onsen Cherry Blossom Festival in mid-April at the Gokoku-jinja Shrine. Recommended Admire the night view of cherry blossoms in the company of friends Take a dip in the Kinugawa onsen hot springs Attend performances with live music and traditional dances at the weekend How to get there Gokoku Jinja Shrine is about a 10-minute walk from Kinugawa—Koen Station or a 30-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station. Kinugawa-Koen Station can be reached by train with one transfer at Shimo-imaichi Station (go to the Tobu Kinugawa line). It's half an hour from here to your destination. Picnic under the sakura tree The guests of the night festival spread large mats under the flowering trees and settle down there with traditional food and drinks. You can stretch out under the sakura and relax carefree. Small private parties with live music and traditional dance performances are held here and there. For a whole week, cherry blossoms are illuminated in the evening, but songs and dances at the festival are only on weekends. Wonderful experience during Sakura blooming.