This page introduces cherry blossom spots in Takamatsu recommended for visitors from late March to early April. Enjoy a cherry viewing picnic with a lunch and drinks!

Ryuo Park

Ryuo Park is located in the center of Ryuman Ike (Ryuman Pond) at Kagawacho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa. The park features a long, straight path lined with stone lanterns. Be impressed by the cherry blossoms in the park, which bloom along the stone lanterns, as if coloring the sky.

The cherry blossom path floating on the pond signals the arrival of spring. The environment has been improved with cherry trees planted on the dike, an arbor and other elements. Now this park attracts people as a popular cherry blossom spot.

Megijima

Megijima Island has approx. 2,000 cherry trees. In spring, the road from the port to the cave and the area around the observation deck are colored with cherry blossoms.

Many people travel to this island to enjoy cherry blossoms, with the landscape of islands on the gentle Seto Inland Sea and the birdsong of Japanese bush warblers.

Tamamo Park (Ruins of Takamatsu Castle)

A seaside castle facing the Seto Inland Sea, Takamatsu Castle has been named one of the three major water castles in Japan (together with Imabari Castle and Nakatsu Castle). Tamamo Park was developed on the ruins of Takamatsu Castle and has been designated as a national historic site.
During cherry blossom season, from late March to early April, Sakura No Baba in the park is open to the public at night for free for 10 days. It is known to residents as a place for relaxation.
The park is accessible from JR Takamatsu Station and Takamatsu-Chikko Station on the Kotoden Line and is close to the port. It is recommended for people who wish to enjoy viewing cherry blossoms during a bit of spare time on their travels.
This park also features red sea bream, Japanese flounder and other marine fish swimming in the castle moat, which draws saltwater directly from the sea. Feed red sea bream in the inner moat.

Special Place of Scenic Beauty　Ritsurin Garden

Ritsurin Garden has a total of approx. 350 cherry trees, including the sample tree that is observed to define the bloom date for Kagawa.

Takamatsu City of Kagawa is the leading pine Bonsai production area in Japan, with a domestic market share of approx. 80%! Ritsurin Garden, the leading daimyo (feudal lord) garden of Kagawa, also has many beautifully pruned pine trees. The unique point of this cherry blossom spot is the contrast between the robust pine trees and pale cherry blossoms. This may make the familiar view of cherry blossoms look a little different.

This tree with a red tag is the sample cherry tree (Somei-Yoshino) of Kagawa.

Ritsurin Garden is very popular during cherry blossom season. At this time of year, it bustles with people who enjoy viewing the blossoms from mats under the trees, until its closure every day.

To avoid the crowds, it is recommended to visit early in the morning.
Ritsurin Garden opens at sunrise. Get up early and leisurely enjoy the cherry blossoms in the silent morning sun.

Kinbuchi Forest Park

With an area of approx. 93 hectares, Kinbuchi Forest Park is located beside Kinbuchi Pond in the suburbs of Takamatsu-shi.

The approximately 500-meter tunnel of cherry blossoms that extends from the main street is perfect for walking.

You can bring a lunch to the open lawn area and take your time to enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms.

The second-generation neodani usuzumizakura cherry blossoms from Gifu in the park are one of the three major cherry blossoms in Japan and they herald the arrival of spring before the someiyoshino cherry blossoms.

Busshozan Park

Busshozan Park includes a rich variety of facilities, including a sports facility, playground equipment, a canal square, an iris garden and other features.

You can enjoy a charming view of the branches of the cherry trees reflected on the water.

Cherry trees are planted in many parts of the park, so we recommend that you walk around the park to view the cherry blossoms.

Shionoe Onsen Resort

Shionoe Onsen Resort is a natural hot springs area surrounded by nature and mountains that is adjacent to the southern end of Takamatsu-shi and to Mima-shi, Tokushima.

Cherry trees are planted along the mountain stream within the hot spring resort, in the Firefly and Culture Village Park, around the Shionoe Museum of Art and in many other places.
The view of the cherry blossoms mixed into the verdant mountain landscape energizes the spring atmosphere. After viewing the cherry blossoms, why don't you enjoy another bath in the hot spring?

Sanuki Airport Park

Next to Takamatsu Airport, the park includes an open lawn area, a fountain area, a children’s playground and lush green walkways.

Another characteristic of the park is the wide variety of cherry blossoms including someiyoshino, early-blooming kanhizakura, yokozakura with their crisp red-purple color and shidarezakura.
Here, you may be able to capture an airplane and cherry blossoms in the same photo.