Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival
March 21 (Sat) -April 5 (Sun), 2026
The History of Fukui's Cherry Blossoms and Festivals
Following the Fukui Reconstruction Exposition held in 1952, the Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Fukui City Tourism Association planted thousands of cherry saplings along the Asuwa River embankment the following year, 1953. This laid the foundation for the beautiful cherry tree-lined avenues we see today.
In 1955, events such as the lighting of lanterns along the Asuwa River and Mount Asuwa were held under the name "Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival." Subsequently, in 1986, the first "Echizen Period Parade" was grandly held to celebrate the completion of the Kujukubashi Bridge, built over the Asuwa River by the feudal warlord Shibata Katsuie. The following year, in 1987, the "Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival" was renamed the "Fukui Spring Festival Echizen Period Parade." It continues to this day as a festival celebrating spring in Fukui, enjoyed and cherished by local residents who participate.
From "Spring Festival" to "Cherry Blossom Festival"
Fukui, a land rich in history, culture, nature, and delicious food. The Spring Festival has also served to convey Fukui's charm.
We are refining this event, filled with the spirit of hospitality, to transform it into a festival that attracts not only locals but also many visitors from outside the prefecture and beyond. We aim to create an overwhelmingly beautiful cherry blossom festival, featuring the beautiful cherry blossoms that symbolize Fukui's spring, such as the citizens' pride, the Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Avenue and Asuwa Mountain Park. This includes enhancing the nighttime scenery with cherry blossom-centered illuminations.
The Fukui Spring Festival becomes the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival starting in 2018. Stroll through the town by day and by night, and fully savor the vibrant charm of Fukui adorned by cherry blossoms.
*Please note that roads and parking lots become extremely congested during the festival period.
Please check traffic restrictions and other information in advance and cooperate by using public transportation.
- Area
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Information
- Event Period
- Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Venue
- Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Avenue
- Telephone Number
- 0776-20-5346（Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival Executive Committee Secretariat (Fukui City Tourism Promotion Division)）
- Address
- 福井県福井市
- Opening Hours
- Free to visit
- Prices
- Free admission (Hanatsuki Bridge temporary parking lot is paid)
- Getting There
- ・To the Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Tree-Lined Path Illumination Venue: Get off at JR "Fukui Station," then walk about 10 minutes. ・To the Temporary Parking Lot: About 15 minutes by car from the Hokuriku Expressway "Fukui IC."
- Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 70 spaces (Hanatsuki Bridge Temporary Parking Lot - Paid) / 300 spaces (Keirin Track Temporary Parking Lot - Free)
- Car Park Details
- Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Avenue & Hanatsuki Bridge Temporary Parking Lot (General Vehicles: ¥1,000)
- Notes
- ・Bringing, operating, or flying small unmanned aircraft (such as drones) at the Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Path and other festival venues is prohibited, as it may interfere with operations or pose a danger to participants.
