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 Thursday, April 17

▶The front side of the marsh is in full bloom, while the back is 70% in bloom.

Location: Lake Tazawako, Sashimaki Marshland

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

Reiwa 7 Sashimaki Mizubasho Festival

Updated Saturday, April 19

▶There are still some buds in some areas, but other areas are reaching their peak blooming season.

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 Saturday, April 19

▶Flowering (buds overall)
The sunny observation tree in front of the Kabazaiku Densyokan has bloomed.
The entire Samurai Residence Street is in buds.

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

Updated Saturday, April 19

▶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, Cherry blossoms in Kitakami Tenshochi, Cherry blossoms in 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 current cherry blossom situation from last year, from 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]