Across Mie, cherry blossoms signal the arrival of spring, reaching their peak. In major spots such as the cities of Kuwana and Tsu, limited-time events and night illuminations are held, offering a unique experience after dark.

A Variety of 2026 Cherry Blossom Events and Illuminations Across Mie

In Tsu City in central Mie, the 2026 forecast for Somei Yoshino is March 24 for first bloom and March 29 for full bloom.* With this timing, many cherry blossom spots across the prefecture are expected to host seasonal events.
*Source: tenki.jp (Japan Weather Association), released at 17:00 on March 23, 2026.

At Nabana no Sato in Kuwana City, around 300 Somei Yoshino trees bloom and the cherry blossoms are illuminated at night. For a different atmosphere, Mitake no Sakura in Tsu City—selected as one of Japan’s “Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots”—features old yamazakura trees and a landscape where the blossoms reflect on rice terraces, creating a view unique to the area. In early April, Suzuka City hosts a lively festival with stage programs and food stalls, making spring a season when you can experience distinctly different cherry blossom scenes across Mie.

Main Events

Nabana no Sato Sakura Festival (Kuwana City): Late March to early April (night illuminations)
Suzuka Sakura Festival (Suzuka City): Sat, April 4 and Sun, April 5, 2026 (kitchen cars, stage events, etc.)
KISOSAKI SAKURA HIROBA 2026 (Kisosaki City): Sat, March 28, 2026 (about a 4 km “cherry blossom tunnel”)
Kimigano Dam Park Cherry Blossom Festival (Tsu City): Late March to early April

Access

Nabana no Sato: About 10 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from Kintetsu Nagoya Line Kintetsu Nagashima Station
Suzuka Sakura Festival: About a 9-minute walk from Kintetsu Suzuka Line Hiratacho Station
Mitake no Sakura: About 60 minutes by bus bound for Okitsu from Kintetsu Osaka Line Nabari Station; get off at Sugidaira, then about a 10-minute walk
Kisosaki Town (Nabetagawa Embankment): Use public transportation from Kintetsu Yatomi Station or Kuwana Station (please check details in advance)
Kiminogano Dam: Use public transportation such as from JR Meisho Line Isetakehara Station (please check details in advance)