The “38th Ashiya Sakura Festival” has apparently been set for Sunday, April 5, 2026〜
Screenshot from Koho Ashiya (February 2026 issue)
38th Ashiya Sakura Festival
When is it?
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10:00–17:30
Where is it?
East-side road along the Ashiya River (from Taisho Bridge to Narihira Bridge)
Here’s the map↓
The location is roughly from around 1 Matsunouchicho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture to around 8 Narihira-cho, between Taisho Bridge and National Route 2/Narihira Bridge.
What’s happening?
A spring tradition in Ashiya, held every year during cherry blossom season!
- Festival stalls and food stands
- Stage performances
- Cherry blossom light-up: Thursday, March 19–Sunday, April 12, 2026
※Dates may shift depending on the cherry blossom blooming conditions
(We’ll add this year’s details as soon as they’re updated〜)
↓They are currently also looking for volunteers for the day of the event. (Sorting waste, awareness activities, transport, cleanup, etc.)
Click here for volunteer recruitment details (Lead Ashiya)
Admission fee?
Free admission
※Purchases are charged separately
Capacity?
None
Can anyone join?
Anyone can join!
How to apply
No advance application required
For more details, please check the official Ashiya City website / Ashiya Sakura Festival page.
Finally
This year’s “Ashiya Sakura Festival” has officially been set〜. It’s an event that draws lots of people every year and gets really lively. In past years, shops around the Ashiya River area have offered special menus and pop-up stalls, and there are often events held on the same day around the city too, so that’s something to look forward to as well〜
