First time in four years! Someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom will color the spring in 2023 “Suma

Suma Myohoji River Cherry Blossom Festival” will be held on April 2 at Myohoji River Park, one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Suma Ward, Kobe City. The festival will be held even in light rain (cancelled in case of stormy weather).

This event has been held every year since 2001, when the first “Sakura Festival” was held as part of the 21st Century Reconstruction Commemorative Project, and is held every year when the cherry blossoms are at their best. This year will be the first time in four years since the Corona Disaster.

The Myohoji River Park, the venue of the festival, will be the center of the event, and approximately 400 Someiyoshino cherry trees will be in full bloom along the Myohoji River, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful rows of cherry trees (*Barbecuing in the park and along the river is prohibited).
In the booth zone, there will be 12 stalls selling yakisoba, sushi, and other gourmet foods prepared by local organizations, as well as miscellaneous goods and textiles! In the Children’s Plaza, there will be 5 booths for children such as target shooting, lottery, ground golf, etc., as well as a motorcycle display by the Suma Police Department.

On a special stage, there will be an opening act by the brass band club of Ota Junior High School, followed by kids’ dancing, singing, and Japanese drum performances.
The Suma Myohoji River Cherry Blossom Festival Executive Committee, which organizes the event, comments, “This is the first time in four years that we are holding this festival, and we have prepared delicious food and spectacular stage events for more people to enjoy. <A word from the reporter>
There is no dedicated parking lot in the park, so please use public transportation or pay parking in the neighborhood. Let’s enjoy the festival handmade by Suma Ward residents!

Detailed information

Date of the festival

April 2, 2023 (Sun.)
* The festival will be held even in light rain (in case of stormy weather, the festival will be canceled)

Place

Myohoji River Park
(1-2 Nakajima-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe)
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Time

12:00-15:00
〈Bake sale and children’s square〉 11:00-15:00
〈Stage event〉 12:00-15:00
＜Details of stage event＞
12:00-12:05 Opening remarks
12:10-12:25 Performance by Ota Junior High School Brass Band Club
12:35-12:55 Dance school ” Studio WAY” Kids Dance
13:00-13:15 Singing by Brother Shingo
13:30-13:40 Suma Taiko Drumming by Suma Children’s Association of Suma
13:50-14:00 Japanese Drumming by Suma Oyaji Club Wadaiko no Kai
14:05-14:15 Crime prevention class by Suma Police Station
14:20-14: 40 Kobe City Firefighters Band Brass Band Performance
14:45-14:55 Folk Song by Suma Ward United Women’s Association
14:55-15:00 Closing Remarks

Dedicated parking lot

None (paid parking is available nearby)

TEL

Suma Ward Cultural Center 3F Ajisai Lecture Office
078-735-7377

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