Akita Flower Journey 2025

Flowers heralding the arrival of spring in Semboku City

"The Asian skunk cabbage of Tazawako Sashimaki Marshland"

"The Dogtooth Violets Colony in Yatsu and Kamatari, Nishiki Town"

" Shidarezakura on Samurai Residence Street in Kakunodate Town"

" Someiyoshino on the banks of the Hinokinai River in Kakunodate Town"

We will keep you updated on the status of each flower.

Updated on Tuesday, April 15

▶The front side of the marsh is in full bloom, while the back is 30% in bloom.

Location: Lake Tazawako, Sashimaki Marshland

Click here for details on the "Reiwa Sashimaki Mizubasho Festival"

Reiwa 7 Sashimaki Mizubasho Festival

Updated on Tuesday, April 15

▶ Buds have grown in almost the entire area.
It is forecast to be sunny on Thursday the 17th, so it looks like we will be able to enjoy the sunny spots (walking map ③, ⑤, ㉑).

Location ▶　Nishiki Town Yatsu, Kamatari Katakuri Colony

Click here for details on the opening of the Katakuri Colony Village in Reiwa.

Katakuri Village in Reiwa

Updated Wednesday, April 17

▶ Flower buds are visible and flower stalks are beginning to appear.

Location: Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street "In front of the Folklore Museum"

Updated Wednesday, April 16

▶The buds have swelled significantly and the flower stalks are beginning to become visible.



Location: Kakunodate Town, Hinokinai River bank

For details on the "Reiwa Cherry Kakunodate Festival" click here.

Kakunodate Cherry Kakunodate Festival 2025

◆ Live Streaming "Akita Flower Journey"
Asian skunk cabbage in Sashimaki Marsh, cherry blossoms in Kakunodate Ochiai, cherry blossoms in Tazawako, and Nishiki flowers in Nishiki . *Live streaming in progress*

◆ "Michinoku's Three Great Cherry Blossom Spots"
Cherry blossoms in Hirosaki, Kitakami Tenshochi, and Kakunodate Buke Yashiki Street

Check out the best places to see the cherry blossoms in Kakunodate ▼

"Cherry Blossom Viewing and Photo Spots" (PDF)

■ Click here for the cherry blossom situation from last year's blooming to full bloom and starting to fall ▼

"Kakunodate Cherry Blossoms - Past Blooming Status"

■ Click here for the cherry blossom forecast for Kakunodate in 2025 (regularly updated)▼

Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Forecast 2025 [Weather Company Information]