Kurashiki City’s Cherry Blossom Spots 2026 Edition ～ Enjoy Hanami with Scenic Views on a Spring Outing

Spring is cherry blossom season.
These delicate, fleeting flowers warm the hearts of those who see them.

According to Weathernews, cherry blossoms in Okayama Prefecture are forecast to bloom on March 26, 2026.

Kurashiki City has several famous cherry blossom spots.
Here, we introduce five spots, each with its own distinctive features, using photos from previous years. We hope this will help anyone wondering where to go for cherry blossom viewing.

Sakazu Park

Sakazu Park is a must-visit among Kurashiki City's cherry blossom spots. About 500 cherry trees are planted in the park. With its athletic facilities and open spaces, it is popular with families with children.

The Yoshino cherry blossoms lining the banks of the reservoir are a sight unique to Sakazu Park. Taking a stroll all the way around the pond feels wonderful.

Food stalls are also set up, so you can enjoy food and cherry blossom viewing.

Tanematsuyama Park

Tanematsuyama Park has the most cherry trees in Kurashiki City, with about 1,000. Cherry blossoms bloom in profusion, seeming to cover the entire mountainside.

It is popular with families with children because it has many athletic facilities. There are almost no open spaces, so it is mainly a place to walk around and enjoy the blossoms.

Entsuji Park

Entsu-ji Temple Park, located in Tamashima, Kurashiki City, is famous as the place where the monk Ryokan trained.

The park is on a mountain and offers views of the Seto Inland Sea. The view from near the summit is especially recommended. The Seto Inland Sea and cherry blossoms spread out below.

The slopes are gentle throughout, so you can spread out a picnic blanket.

Bikan Historical Area

There are cherry blossoms in the tourist destination of the Bikan Historical Area, too. Although there are not many trees, seeing the blossoms alongside the riverboats and swans is a uniquely Bikan Historical Area experience.

There are also several cherry trees at Achi Shrine. It is a relatively quiet spot, so head here if you want to enjoy the blossoms at a leisurely pace.

Kurashiki Ivy Square is another hidden cherry blossom spot. Cherry trees line the area beside Courtyard Plaza.

As the Bikan Historical Area is a tourist destination, you cannot spread out a picnic blanket for cherry blossom viewing. Enjoy the blossoms as you walk.

Ojigadake Hill

Ojigadake Hill, which straddles Kurashiki City and Tamano City, is another recommended cherry blossom spot. This mountain, about 230 meters high, is dotted with huge and unusual rock formations and is also popular for its spectacular views.

The view from Ojigadake Rest House is especially recommended.

Enjoy the beautiful islands and cherry blossoms together. The scenery is so beautiful you will want to gaze at it forever.

Ojigadake Rest House has a cafe, “⑤Deli Ojigadake (Maru5deli Ojigadake),” so you might enjoy cherry blossom viewing with a drink or light meal.

⑤Deli Ojigadake (Maru5deli Ojigadake) — Cafe menu created through human connections, enjoyed while taking in the spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea

Blue skies, islands floating on a calm sea, the Seto-Ohashi Bridge, and oddly shaped rocks scattered here and there… These are the distinctive sights of Ojigadake Hill, which straddles Kurashiki City and Tamano City. Activities are also popular, and rest…

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Here are five cherry blossom spots in Kurashiki City.

They’re all in Kurashiki City, but each offers a completely different view. You could visit one nearby or take a short drive to explore farther afield. Why not head out to enjoy the cherry blossoms?

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