Nagano’s Top Cherry Blossom Spots

Find the best places to see cherry blossoms in spring, from ancient castle ruins to idyllic parks at the base of the Japanese Alps.

Where to See Flowering Fields in Nagano

Around Nagano’s ski resorts and historic sites, you can see wisteria, lavender, lilies and more. In the mountains, beautiful alpine flowers bloom throughout the summer season. Among myriad beautiful gardens and landscapes, we’ve chosen some of the most picturesque, accessible locations below.

Nothing but Flowers in Spring

During April and May, Nagano is covered in colorful flowers. See fields of yellow nanohana, red hanamomo, pink apricot blossoms and more!

Cherry Blossoms and the Japanese Alps

Nagano’s special springtime scenery: cherry blossoms and snowy mountains

Iiyama's Nanohana Festival

In late April and early May, a golden carpet of flowers covers the countryside of Iiyama.

A Beautiful Spring Day in Ueda

See incredible cherry blossoms at Ueda Castle and visit Bessho Onsen for its ancient temples and soothing hot springs.