Ihara City, Okayama Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
Free
The Ihara Cherry Blossom Festival illuminates the night with bonbori lanterns at Ihara Embankment and Aihara Park during cherry blossom season. The approximately 2,000-meter-long cherry tree-lined Ihara Embankment reflects the lantern lights on the river's surface, creating a magical atmosphere. Located in Okayama Prefecture, it's accessible by car from the Kasaoka Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway or a short car ride from Ihara Station on the Ibara Railway. The best time to visit is during the cherry blossom season to witness the illuminated trees.
Attendance: 35,000 people