As one of Japan’s top 100 sakura viewing spots and one of the 100 Japanese Historic Scenic Parks, Nagoya’s first municipal park, Tsuruma Park, houses 750 cherry blossom trees, western-style and Japanese gardens. During sakura seasons, people often sit under trees chatting, picnicking and enjoying full bloom.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 750
The age of trees:
Variety: Yoshino cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Tsuruma Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2019: March 24 to April 5
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): March 22 to April 7
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 21 to June 9
How to visit
Access: Take the Tsurumai subway line, or the JR Chuo train line and a 1-minute walk from Tsurumai station.
Address: 1 Chome-1 Tsurumai, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
Japanese address: 愛知県名古屋市昭和区鶴舞1
