Enjoy Cherry Blossoms Framed by Nature and History: 19 Popular Hanami Spots in Shikoku

Below are the forecasted bloom and full-bloom dates for 2026 announced by a weather information company on February 12, 2026, via “Sakura Navi.”

Bizan Park spreads out on the summit of Mt. Bizan (290 m), right next to central Tokushima City.
From the observatory, you can take in sweeping views of the city, the Seto Inland Sea, Awaji Island, Wakayama, and more.
It’s also known as a night-view spot and was selected as one of the “100 Best Night Views in Japan.”
In spring, this scenic spot transforms into a cherry blossom destination, colored by around 1,500 Somei Yoshino trees.
When the cherry blossoms are at their best, the park is illuminated at night—enjoy the dreamy blossoms and beautiful night views to your heart’s content.

Seibu Park, located halfway up Mt. Bizan, is also a cherry blossom spot selected as one of Japan’s “100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.”
At peak season, around 500 Somei Yoshino trees bloom at once, drawing many visitors every year.
Cherry-lined paths follow the walking trails, so you can stroll at an easy pace while enjoying the spring weather and blossoms in full bloom.
In spring, Mt. Bizan is blanketed in cherry blossoms, so be sure to visit not only Bizan Park at the summit, but also Seibu Park on the hillside.

Myokenzan Park is in northeastern Tokushima, about a 20-minute walk from JR Naruto Station.
Within the park—developed on the site of the city-designated historic Naya Castle ruins—you’ll also find spots that reflect local history and culture, such as a replica castle tower and Myoken Shrine.
It’s also a cherry blossom spot, with around 500 trees including double-flowered cherry blossoms, Yoshino cherry, and Somei Yoshino, offering plenty of variety.
The entire 62 m-high Mt. Myoken is a park, so in spring, enjoy a relaxed walk under warm sunshine while taking in the blossoms.
At night, the area is illuminated, and the gentle glow of lanterns creates an atmospheric view of the blossoms and the replica tower.

Oyasui Park is surrounded by rich nature in Mima District, Tokushima Prefecture.
With a 100 m-long roller slide, various playground equipment, and an athletic course, it’s a fun place to spend time with kids.
It’s also one of Tokushima’s top cherry blossom spots, with a vast area where around 1,000 trees across four varieties—such as Somei Yoshino and Usuzumi-zakura—bloom competitively.
There’s also a viewing deck where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in full bloom and take in panoramic views of the surroundings.
After sunset, you can also see night blossoms lit by the warm, gentle glow of lanterns.
Bringing a bento and drinks for a relaxed hanami is also recommended.

Ritsurin Garden was completed nearly 300 years ago after successive lords of the Takamatsu Domain, the Matsudaira family, expanded and refined it as their villa.
The flat garden area alone is a huge 16 hectares, but including the backdrop of Mt. Shiun, the total area reaches an impressive Approx. 75 hectares.
Among cultural asset gardens designated as Special Places of Scenic Beauty, it’s the largest in Japan.
This strolling-style garden features six ponds and 13 artificial hills, and as the saying “one step, one view” suggests, the scenery changes beautifully with every turn.
In spring, Ritsurin Garden offers a classic Japanese scene, with plum and cherry blossoms blooming throughout the grounds.
Centered around the North and South Cherry Groves, you’ll see around 150 charming trees.
The best time to see them is late March to early April.
Somei Yoshino, Edo-higan, and other varieties—around 300 trees in total—bloom beautifully.

Mt. Shiude (Shiudeyama) is a 352 m mountain on Kagawa’s Shonai Peninsula.
The summit view, with 1,000 cherry trees in bloom against the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, has attracted attention from overseas as well, and it gets extremely crowded during cherry blossom season.
It’s especially beautiful and dreamy at sunrise and sunset, when the sky fills with gorgeous gradients.
Be sure to also stop by the 2nd and 3rd observation decks, where you can enjoy spectacular views of cherry blossoms and the islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea.
During cherry blossom season, entry by vehicle—including tour buses and taxis—requires reservations.
Hiking up on foot doesn’t require a reservation, but there may be entry restrictions during peak crowds, so check ahead.

The head shrine of Konpira Shrine, located on Mt. Zozu, draws Approx. 4 million visitors each year.
The main enshrined deity, Okuninushi no Mikoto, has been known since before the Middle Ages as a guardian of maritime traffic and a deity who brings abundant harvests and prosperity in industry and culture.
From the temple town to the main hall, a long stone staircase continues—785 steps in total.
Climb slowly, step by step, with your wishes in mind.
There are Approx. 3,500 Somei Yoshino trees on the grounds, and cherry blossoms also bloom along the stone steps.
As you climb, enjoy the gradually changing scenery and the blossoms that color it.
Another highlight is the elegant view of cherry trees lining both sides of Sakurababa, beyond the Omon Gate.

Marugame Castle is a symbolic presence with 400 years of history.
This hirayama (hilltop) castle was built over five years by the warlord Chikamasa Ikoma together with his son Kazumasa.
The stone walls stacked from the inner moat up to the keep are Japan’s tallest at Approx. 60 m, and their distinctive curves are known as the “fan-shaped slope.”
The keep is also one of only 12 surviving original wooden castle keeps in Japan and is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
In spring, this historic castle is enhanced by around 700 cherry trees in bloom, creating a charming atmosphere.
Timed to the peak, light-ups of the castle and cherry blossoms are held, with lanterns, food stalls, and plenty of opportunities to fully enjoy hanami.
Take in the petals drifting through the castle grounds and the atmospheric blossoms illuminated by lanterns.

Takamatsu Castle was the seat of successive feudal lords: four generations of the Ikoma family and 11 generations of the Matsudaira family.
Also known as Tamamo Castle, it’s a seaside castle built facing the Seto Inland Sea and is counted as one of Japan’s three great water castles. Today, it’s open to the public as Tamamo Park.
The main keep, once the largest in Shikoku, was dismantled in 1884 due to deterioration, but buildings such as the Tsukimi Yagura, Mizute Gate, Watari Yagura, and Ushitora Yagura remain and can be visited; they’re designated as Important Cultural Properties.
In the park’s Sakura no Baba area, around 76 cherry trees bloom around a grassy plaza, making it ideal for enjoying hanami as you stroll.
Night blossoms lit by lanterns also create a pleasant spring evening atmosphere.

Matsuyama Castle is a symbol of Matsuyama City and is also famous as an impregnable castle.
It has 21 Important Cultural Properties, including the keep, Ichino-mon Gate, and Shichiku-mon Gate, with many highlights to see.
Inside the keep, valuable materials are also on display.
It’s also fun to see the defensive features such as lattice-style pop-up windows, loopholes, and stone-dropping openings.
On the grounds, around 200 cherry trees are planted—mainly Somei Yoshino, along with Oshima-zakura, Tsubaki-kanzakura, Kawazu-zakura, and more.
At peak bloom, a beautiful landscape appears where historic architecture and cherry blossoms harmonize.
The sight of blossoms in full bloom with the keep in the background is especially beautiful and atmospheric.
Don’t miss the glossy blossoms and the keep illuminated after sunset, either.

Kaisan Park sits on the summit of Mt. Kaisan (149 m) on Hakata Island.
The summit observatory is a spectacular viewpoint where you can see islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea and the bridges connecting them all at once.
In spring, around 1,000 cherry trees dye the entire mountain a pale pink.
Around the wooden stairs in the park, you can also enjoy rapeseed flowers alongside cherry blossoms.
Beautiful scenery spreads throughout, but the top highlight is the Seto Inland Sea view from the observatory, colored by cherry blossoms.
With playground equipment and walking paths in place, enjoy strolling and picnicking while taking in the blossoms.
Since it’s located just off the Hakatajima IC on the Shimanami Kaido connecting Honshu and Shikoku, it’s also recommended as a stop during cycling.

Sekizen Mountain, rising in the center of the remote island of Iwakijima in northeastern Ehime Prefecture, is one of Ehime’s top cherry blossom spots, at an elevation of Approx. 370 m.
Along the Approx. 4 km hiking route to the summit, 3,000 pale-pink cherry trees spread out.
For that reason, it’s also called “Sekizen Mountain’s 3,000 cherry trees,” and the mountain dyed in pale pink is said to be as beautiful as a “celestial maiden’s feather robe.”
The spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea and cherry blossoms from the summit observatory is unforgettable once you’ve seen it. Don’t miss the beautiful scenery along the way up, either.

A vast urban park spanning Approx. 8.6 hectares, developed on the ruins of Yuzuki Castle, a National Historic Site.
The entire park was once the location of a castle from the early 14th century to the late 16th century, and remnants such as earthen ramparts and moats still remain today; it’s designated as a National Historic Site as the Yuzuki Castle Ruins.
It has an almost tortoiseshell-like shape with a diameter of Approx. 350 m, and the central area forms a hill of around 30 m.
The observatory is also popular as a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Matsuyama Plain.
This springtime urban park, loved as a place to relax, sees around 300 cherry trees bloom magnificently from around late March through early April each year.
At night, the cherry blossoms are also illuminated, drawing many visitors for hanami.

Bujo Park sits along the Kamo River, which flows from Mt. Hachido in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture.
The cherry blossom-lined riverbank is one of Ehime’s most popular hanami spots, where you can see 1,500 cherry trees across 100 varieties.
With blossoms at the foot of the mountains and along the river, it’s a scenic place also known as the “Arashiyama of Shikoku.”
At peak season, after sunset, the gentle glow of lanterns lights up the cherry-lined path.
Food stalls also line the avenue, not just light-ups, so you can enjoy a variety of local bites.
It’s also recommended to enjoy food from the stalls while relaxing on the riverbank and taking in the beautiful natural scenery.

Kagamino Park is located in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture.
The green zone centered around Kagamino Pond, with its maintained woods and walking paths, is a relaxing place for locals.
It’s also a cherry blossom spot selected as one of Japan’s “100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots,” and the sight of around 600 trees blooming at once is magnificent.
With cherry blossoms blooming throughout the park amid rich nature, it’s recommended not only for families, but also for couples.
Cherry trees also grow on the adjacent Kochi University of Technology campus, and its 200 m-long cherry blossom avenue is a popular spot.
From late March to early April, the Sakura Festival is held, with food stalls set up in the park.
Enjoy the blossoms together with festival food.

Kochi Castle was founded by Kazutoyo Yamauchi, the first lord of the Tosa Domain. Construction began in 1601 and took 10 years to complete, but the castle burned down in 1727. The current castle was rebuilt in 1753.
It’s one of Japan’s 12 original castle keeps that survive from the Edo period, and Kochi Castle is the only one where both the keep and the Honmaru Palace (Kaitokukan) still remain. A total of 15 buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
This historic castle is enhanced in spring by 223 cherry trees across six varieties in bloom.
The biggest highlight is the collaboration of the keep and pale pink cherry blossoms.
You’ll be able to fully feel Kochi Castle’s historical atmosphere.
Night blossoms lit by lanterns are also a highlight, so be sure to enjoy their graceful beauty, too.

Hyotan Sakura Park, located upstream on the Niyodo River in Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture, is a viewpoint with wide-open views over the surrounding mountains.
In spring, around 250 cherry trees bloom throughout the park, decorating the open landscape in pale pink.
The must-see is the park’s namesake “Hyotan Sakura,” an ancient cherry tree estimated at Approx. 500 years old and designated as a prefectural natural monument.
With a height of Approx. 21 m and a base circumference of Approx. 6 m, seeing it up close is sure to overwhelm you with its beauty and presence.
Walking paths are also maintained, and rapeseed flowers bloom along the paths and around the cherry trees, so you can stroll while enjoying the feel of spring. It’s an essential spot for hanami in Kochi.

Iejigawa Park along the Shimanto River sits next to a dam lake, where you can enjoy an enchanting cherry blossom scene reflected on the water’s surface.
Some 300 cherry trees bloom in the park, creating a landscape that feels like spring at its peak against a backdrop of rich nature.
During peak season, the Iejigawa Sakura Festival is held—enjoy local performing arts, sales of regional specialties, and meeting local residents.
At night, LED lights illuminate the cherry trees in colorful hues, letting you enjoy different expressions of night blossoms reflected on the lake and the cherry-lined paths along the Shimanto River.

Makino Park is located on the hillside of Shiroyama in Sakawa Town, Kochi Prefecture.
Its history began when Sakawa-born botanist Tomitaro Makino sent Somei Yoshino saplings from Tokyo to this area in 1902, and local residents planted them.
After overcoming various challenges and thanks to the efforts of the local community, it has become a hanami spot with around 350 cherry trees today.
In 1960, it was also selected as one of Japan’s “100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.”
With many varieties planted, such as Kawazu-zakura and Yamazakura, try comparing them as you stroll.
In addition to cherry blossoms, the park also features wild plants associated with Dr. Makino and azaleas, so be sure to notice other plants as well.
Don’t miss the night blossoms illuminated by lanterns lit after dark.