The earliest Cherry Blossom (Sakura) in Japan is in Okinawa. Hanami at Okinawa (Flower Viewing) begins in mid January until mid February. During this period people in other regions enjoy Winter Festival instead. Normally, Hanami in Japan is between March-April. If you don't visit Japan in March or April and would like to experience cherry blossom, Okinawa may be your alternative.
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The 47th Motobu Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: 18 January - 2 February 2025
Stage event only 18-19 January 2025
Venue: Yaedake Sakura-no-Mori Park - Okinawa
Access
From Naha Airport: Approx. 150 min. by car (via highway)
From Okinawa Expressway Kyoda I.C: Approx. 40 min. by car (via highway)
From nearest bus stop Yaedake Iriguchi: Approx. 5 min. on foot
Website
The 62nd Nago Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: 25-26 January 2025
Venue: Nago Central Park, Festival Square Special Stage (Sakura Park), Nago Crossroads Boulevard, Nago Fishing Port Premises
Time: 11:00-20:30
Access
From Naha Airport: Approx. 90 min. by car (via highway)
Okinawa Expressway: Kyoda I.C: Approx. 20 min. by car (via highway)
From nearest bus stop Nago Gyo Iriguchi: Approx. 5 min. on foot
(Stop for line : 20, 21, 65, 66, 70, 76, 77, 78, 120)
Venue: Nago Central Park, Festival Square Special Stage (Sakura Park), Nago Crossroads Boulevard, Nago Fishing Port Premises
Time: 11:00-20:30
Access
From Naha Airport: Approx. 90 min. by car (via highway)
Okinawa Expressway: Kyoda I.C: Approx. 20 min. by car (via highway)
From nearest bus stop Nago Gyo Iriguchi: Approx. 5 min. on foot
(Stop for line : 20, 21, 65, 66, 70, 76, 77, 78, 120)
Website
The 18th Nakijin Gusuku Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: 25 January - 2 February 2025
Time: 8:00-21:00 * Last entry 20:30
Light up: 18:00-21:00
Venue: Nakijin Castle Ruins, Okinawa
Admission Fee: Adult 600 yen, Student 450 yen, Child Free
Venue: Nakijin Castle Ruins, Okinawa
Admission Fee: Adult 600 yen, Student 450 yen, Child Free
Access
The Yanbaru Express Bus: From Naha Airport one way trip takes about 2.5 hours and costs around 2000 yen.
Highway Bus number 111 from Naha Bus Center to Nago Bus Terminal takes 90 mins or 105 mins from Naha Airport.
Get off at Nakijin Joseki Iriguchi and 15-20 mins walks.
Temporary parking lot ( Saturdays and Sundays only )
, Kitayama Hospital parking lot ( MAP )
, Imadomari Ground ( MAP )
, Nakijin Village Kanetsugi Elementary School playground ( MAP )
*A free shuttle bus will be provided from the temporary parking lot to the venue.
25 January: Opening Ceremony
[Time] 15:00-
[Location] Event Stage
25 January - 2 February 2025 Street performer Tamanchu
Weekdays / 16:00-20:00
Saturdays and Sundays / 11:00-16:00
[Location] Around Sakura Marche
26 February
Experience dancing Okinawan hula with Kapariri
[Time] 14:00-15:00
[Location] Event stage
Date: 20 January - 2 February 2025
Venue: Yaese Park, Okinawa
Access
- 25 minutes by car from Okinawa Expressway Naha IC
- 30 minutes on foot from route bus second Tomori bus stop
Website
The 20th Naha Chura Sakura Festival
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Venue: Manko Park Kohagura Naha, Okinawa
Access
10 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Website
Venue: Manko Park Kohagura Naha, Okinawa
Access
10 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Website
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