Sawara Cherry Blossom Festival

700 cherry trees representing 15 different species, such as Yoshino cherry, Oshima cherry, and Japanese cherry, line the front approach and former front approach, creating a cherry blossom tunnel, which bustles with shrine visitors and cherry blossom viewers.

During the festival period, paper-covered lanterns decorate the front approach and are lit up at night. The spectacle of the evening cherry blossoms coupled with the sound of footsteps on the gravel creates a magical atmosphere.

In addition, the area near the horse-riding ground and Gokoku Shrine (a shrine honoring the spirits of fallen soldiers) at the back of the precinct is the perfect spot for admiring the cherry blossoms while having lunch.

A park enjoyed by the locals as a resting area. From the hilltop, you can view the entire city and the Tone River. During the festival period, 600 paper-covered lanterns of various sizes are lit at night.

Cherry blossoms bloom proudly along both sides of the river. Paper-covered lanterns decorating the river light up at sunset.

Address: 1697 Katori, Katori City

By train: 10 min by car from JR Sawara Station

By car: 2 min from Sawara-Katori IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway

Address: I-1020 Sawara, Katori City

By train: 5 min walk from JR Sawara Station

By car: 10 min from Sawara-Katori IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway

Address: near Katori City Hall (Ro-2127 Sawara, Katori City)

By train: 10 min walk from JR Sawara Station

By car: 10 min from Sawara-Katori IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway