Mato Park

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Mato Park

It is a historic park known for its cherry blossom festival, which includes the famous "tarai-kogi race".

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The park was built in 1917 at the foot of Mt. Mato in the Masuda district of Yokote City to commemorate the accession to the throne of Emperor Taisho. The park, with a pond and a central island set against the mountain, is planted with approximately 2,000 cherry trees, mainly Someiyoshino and Yamazakura, and is recognized as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture, and is also recognized as one of the "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.

The "Mato Park Cherry Blossom Festival" is held from mid-April to early May, when the cherry blossoms are at their best. During the festival, boats are available for rent at the park marsh, and visitors can enjoy viewing cherry blossoms from the pond with petals floating on the surface of the water. After sunset, bonbori (paper lanterns) are lit, creating a different atmosphere from that of the park during the daytime. During the festival, there is also a "tarai-kogi race," in which participants ride on tarai floated on the pond, balancing on their hands to keep them from tipping over. The event started when young sake brewers competed with each other to see how fast they could ride the tarai, which was used to make sake.

Highlights

  • The park was built in the Taisho period.
  • It is one of the best cherry blossom spots in the prefecture where about 2,000 cherry trees are planted, mainly Someiyoshino cherry trees.
  • The "Mato Park Sakura Festival" is held during the best time to see the cherry blossoms.
  • The “tarai-kogi championship” held in the pond in the park is also an annual event.

Photos

  • The pond with fallen petals floating on the surface of the water is full of elegance.

    The pond with fallen petals floating on the surface of the water is full of elegance.

  • With approximately 2,000 trees planted, it is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture.

    With approximately 2,000 trees planted, it is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture.

  • During the "Cherry Blossom Festival," the area is crowded with cherry blossom-viewing visitors.

    During the "Cherry Blossom Festival," the area is crowded with cherry blossom-viewing visitors.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Are there parking lots in the area?

A

Free parking is available. (For approximately 250 cars)

Q

Are there coin lockers nearby?

A

Not available.

Q

Are there restrooms in the area?

A

They are located at two locations in the park.

Reviews

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  • 柯靜

    真人公園⋯到了春天,近2,000棵櫻花樹一齊盛開綻放,美不勝收。賞櫻季節時還會舉辦~真人公園櫻花祭活動哦👍

  • 穆穆

    公園雖然不大,但櫻花的密度很高,尤其櫻花遇到滿開真的太美了。

Details

Name in Japanese
真人公園
Postal Code
019-0701
Address
Matoyamashita, Masudamachimasuda, Yokote City, Akita
Telephone
0182-45-5541 (Masudamachi Tourist Association)
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
Always open
Admission
Free
Access
20 minutes from Jumonji Station on the JR Ou Main Line by Ugo Kotsu Bus. 5 minutes walk from Mato Bridge Bus Stop.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)