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2027年3月日本旅遊 — 完整指南

Cherry blossom hunt begins — Kyushu → Kansai → Kanto follows the sakura front. Book everything early.

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本月的特色

Late cherry blossoms in KansaiUme plum blossom festivalsCheap pre-sakura shoulder seasonKyoto Hanatoro

本月日本各地天氣

城市最高 °C最低 °C雨·雪日數
Tokyo14°C6°C9 days
Kyoto14°C4°C10 days
Osaka14°C5°C10 days
Sapporo4°C-3°C15 days
Fukuoka14°C6°C11 days
Naha (Okinawa)21°C17°C10 days

本月最佳城市

依活動數量排序

本月主要活動20項

GREEN×EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Expo, Yokohama)

GREEN×EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Expo, Yokohama)

March 19 – September 26, 2027

Yokohama, Kanagawa

GREEN×EXPO 2027 is an international horticultural expo held at the former Kamiseya Communication Facility in Yokohama from March 19 to September 26, 2027. The organisers describe it as an A1 class expo with the theme Scenery of the Future for Happiness, and say the opening will feature around 600 cherry trees of approximately 40 varieties. Entry requires a date and time reservation made through the official ticket site.

Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival

Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival

Late March to early April (2026 edition: March 25 to April 8; 2027 dates not yet announced)

Fukuoka, Fukuoka

The Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival is held at Maizuru Park, on the grounds of the Fukuoka Castle ruins in Chuo-ku. Its main draw is an evening cherry blossom illumination, with food stalls, a tea house and an ohanami plaza for picnics. The festival site does not list 2027 dates yet.

Chiyoda Sakura Festival (Chidorigafuchi)

Chiyoda Sakura Festival (Chidorigafuchi)

Late March to April, following the cherry blossoms (2026: March 5 to April 22, illumination March 26 to April 6; 2027 dates not yet announced)

Tokyo, Tokyo

The Chiyoda Sakura Festival is a collective name for spring events across Chiyoda Ward, centred on the Chidorigafuchi walkway, which the official page describes as about 700 metres long. It is organised by Chiyoda City and the Chiyoda City Tourism Association. In 2026 it ran from March 5 to April 22, with the night illumination from March 26 to April 6.

Kiyomizu-dera Spring Night Special Viewing

Kiyomizu-dera Spring Night Special Viewing

Late March to early April (2026 edition: March 27 to April 5; 2027 dates not yet announced)

Kyoto, Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera holds a spring night special viewing (haru no yakan tokubetsu haikan) during the cherry blossom season. In 2026 it ran from March 27 to April 5, with the gate closing at 21:30 and last entry at 21:00. The temple's event page gives the cherry blossom peak as the second half of March to early April, varying by year.

Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri)

Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri)

Late March to early April (planned for 2027; 2026 edition: March 20 to April 5)

Nagoya, Aichi

Nagoya Castle's official annual schedule lists a Cherry Blossom Festival for late March to early April 2027, within a Spring Festival planned from late March to early May 2027, and notes that plans may change or be cancelled. In 2026 the festival ran from March 20 to April 5 with hours extended to 9:00 to 19:30 and the cherry blossoms lit after sunset. The castle site gives about 900 cherry trees of about 10 varieties, mainly Someiyoshino and weeping cherry.

Sankeien Garden Cherry Blossom Light-up

Sankeien Garden Cherry Blossom Light-up

Late March to early April (2026: March 27 to April 5; 2027 dates not yet announced)

Yokohama, Kanagawa

Sankeien Garden in Yokohama lists a cherry blossom light-up (sakura raitoappu) in its annual event schedule. In 2026 it ran from March 27 to April 5, with the garden closing at 21:00 and last entry at 20:30. The garden notes that the dates may change depending on the bloom status.

Shuni-e (Omizutori) at Todaiji Temple

Shuni-e (Omizutori) at Todaiji Temple

March 1-14

Nara, Nara

Shuni-e is an annual ceremony held at Nigatsu-do Hall of Todaiji Temple in Nara from March 1 to 14. Each night a large torch is waved from the hall balcony in the Otaimatsu rite, and the Omizutori water-drawing rite takes place around 1:30 a.m. on March 13. Todaiji lists the ceremony as having been started at Nigatsu-do in 752.

Ueno Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Ueno Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Mid-March to early April (2027 dates not yet announced)

Tokyo, Tokyo

Ueno Sakura Matsuri is the cherry blossom festival of Ueno Park in Tokyo, organized by the Ueno Tourism Federation. Tokyo's official tourism site notes 800 Somei-yoshino cherry trees along the main path, which is lit by 800 hanging lanterns during the festival. The 2026 edition ran from mid-March to early April; the dates follow the cherry blossom season and 2027 dates have not been announced.

Bunkyo Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) at Yushima Tenmangu

Bunkyo Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) at Yushima Tenmangu

Early February to early March (2027 dates not yet announced)

Tokyo, Tokyo

The Bunkyo Ume Matsuri takes place at Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenjin) shrine in Bunkyo City and centers on about 300 plum trees, most of them white. Bunkyo City says it is held every year from early February to early March, and the 2025 and 2026 editions both ended on March 8. The program has included taiko drumming, outdoor tea ceremonies, a mikoshi procession and regional product fairs.

Osaka Castle Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing at Nishinomaru Garden

Osaka Castle Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing at Nishinomaru Garden

Third week of March to mid-April (2027 dates not yet announced)

Osaka, Osaka

The nighttime cherry blossom viewing is one of the events of the Osaka Castle Spring Festival and takes place in Nishinomaru Garden, inside Osaka Castle Park. The park's official page lists about 300 illuminated Yoshino and weeping cherry trees in the garden for 2026, when the viewing ran from March 20 to April 12. The 2027 dates have not been announced.

Nagashi-bina (Doll Floating) at Shimogamo Shrine

Nagashi-bina (Doll Floating) at Shimogamo Shrine

March 3

Kyoto, Kyoto

Shimogamo Shrine marks the Hinamatsuri doll festival on March 3 with Nagashi-bina, in which small dolls are set afloat on the Mitarashi River in the Tadasu no Mori woods. Kyoto's tourism site explains that the dolls are placed on boats made of straw and floated downstream to pray for the health of children.

Hana-e-shiki (Shuni-e) at Yakushiji Temple

Hana-e-shiki (Shuni-e) at Yakushiji Temple

March 25-31

Nara, Nara

Hana-e-shiki is the Shuni-e ceremony of Yakushiji Temple in Nara, named for the ten kinds of artificial flowers offered to the principal image. Ten monks perform six services each day of the period, and the temple's events page describes it as a sign of spring's arrival in Nara. The fire-walking ceremony follows the burning of prayer sticks on March 25, and the Oni-oi-shiki demon-calming ceremony takes place on March 31.

Nijo-jo Castle Sakura Festival and Night Illumination

Nijo-jo Castle Sakura Festival and Night Illumination

Mid-to-late March to mid-April (2027 dates not yet announced)

Kyoto, Kyoto

Kyoto City holds the Nijo-jo Castle Sakura Festival each spring, with a night program of cherry blossom illumination and projection mapping. The 2025 festival ran from mid-March to mid-April, and the 2026 night event, SAKURA NIGHTS, ran from March 19 to April 19. The castle's website refers to a 2027 night program, but the 2027 dates have not been announced.

Spring Night Special Viewing at Rikugien Gardens

Spring Night Special Viewing at Rikugien Gardens

About one week between mid- and late March (2027 dates not yet announced)

Tokyo, Tokyo

Rikugien Gardens in Bunkyo City opens in the evening for a spring night viewing centered on its illuminated weeping cherry tree, which is about 15 m tall and 20 m wide. In 2026 the viewing ran for about one consecutive week between mid- and late March, with the dates set by the bloom and announced about a week ahead. A special night-viewing ticket was required, and the 2027 dates have not been announced.

Spring Higan-e and Nissokan Sunset Rite at Shitennoji

Spring Higan-e and Nissokan Sunset Rite at Shitennoji

March 18-24, 2027 (Nissokan on March 21 at 17:20)

Osaka, Osaka

Shitennoji Temple in Osaka holds its spring Higan-e memorial services over seven days, including three days before and after the spring equinox, with ancestor rites in the halls of the grounds and street stalls. On the equinox day, the Nissokan rite takes place at Gokuraku-mon Gate, where worshippers face the sun setting beyond the stone torii of the West Gate.

Tsuruma Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Tsuruma Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Third week of March to mid-April (2027 dates not yet announced)

Nagoya, Aichi

Tsuruma Park in Nagoya's Showa Ward holds a cherry blossom festival around about 750 Somei Yoshino trees, with evening illumination, food trucks and a beer garden. The Aichi tourism site lists the 2026 festival from March 20 to April 12, with free park admission and illumination from 18:00 to 22:00. The festival's contact is the Nagoya City Greenery Center, and the 2027 dates have not been announced.

Plum Grove at Osaka Castle Park

Plum Grove at Osaka Castle Park

Early February to mid-March (2027 bloom dates not announced)

Osaka, Osaka

The plum grove on the east side of the inner moat at Osaka Castle Park covers about 1.7 ha and holds about 1,245 plum trees of 105 varieties, according to the park. OSAKA-INFO lists the plum viewing season as early February to mid-March. The same tourism site lists the park as free to enter.

Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks

Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks

November 7 and 21, December 5, 2026; February 13 and 20, March 6 and 20, 2027

Kobe, Hyogo

Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks is a short display of about 5 minutes launched from the sea off Meriken Park and Harborland, organized by the Kobe Minato no Yoru executive committee. The Feel Kobe event listing gives November 7 and 21 and December 5, 2026, and February 13 and 20 and March 6 and 20, 2027, all Saturdays. Start times vary by season, viewing is free, and a display can be cancelled at short notice because of weather or wind.

Nabana no Sato Illumination

Nabana no Sato Illumination

October 17, 2026 – May 31, 2027 (closed January 6-7, 2027)

Kuwana, Mie

Winter illumination at Nabana no Sato, a flower park in Kuwana, Mie. The 2026-27 season runs from October 17, 2026 to May 31, 2027, and the park is closed on January 6 and 7, 2027. Gate prices are ¥2,700 or ¥3,200 depending on the period and include a ¥1,000 voucher; children below elementary school age enter free. December 23 to 25 are special days that need a date-specified ticket.

Sapporo White Illumination

Sapporo White Illumination

November 20, 2026 – March 14, 2027 (venues differ: Odori until December 25, Ekimae-dori until February 11)

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Sapporo White Illumination is a free winter lighting event at several venues in central Sapporo, now in its 46th year. All main venues open on November 20, 2026: Odori Park runs until December 25, Ekimae-dori until February 11, 2027, and Minami 1-jo-dori, Akapura and the Sapporo Station south plaza until March 14, 2027. A new Nakajima Park venue is planned for early to late January 2027.

行李清單

  • ✓Light jacket + sweater
  • ✓Layered tops
  • ✓Rain jacket (spring showers)
  • ✓Comfortable walking shoes

訂位策略

訂位時機

3-6 months (late-March sakura week)

擁擠程度

peak

💡 關鍵提示: Late-March sakura peak in Tokyo/Kyoto sells out 3-5 months ahead. If unbooked, aim for Kanazawa (April 5-10) or Hirosaki (April 20-25) instead.

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