Cherry Blossom Festival in Arima Onsen Town! Enjoy cherry blossom viewing with shows and food stalls Arima River Waterfront

Arima Cherry Blossom Festival 2024″ will be held from March 31 to April 7 at the Arima River Waterfront Plaza in Arima Onsen Street (Kita-ku, Kobe). Admission is free.

On March 31, the opening event will feature performances by the Arima Shamisen Club and a blues band, as well as programs such as Geiko’s dance and a monkey show. Food stalls offering takoyaki (octopus dumplings) and oden will also be set up. Cancelled in case of rain.

The “Kitchen Stall Festival” will be held from April 1 to 7. Light meals such as boxed lunches, meat rolled rice balls, fried potatoes, etc., as well as beer, highballs, soft drinks, etc. will be available for purchase.

Please refer to the official website for a detailed time schedule of the opening event program.

Please note that this event, which was scheduled to be held from March 23, has been rescheduled from March 31 to April 7 due to weather conditions.

<A word from the reporter>
There will be many photo spots with beautiful cherry blossoms against the backdrop of the retro townscape of the hot spring resort! I would like to buy some delicious food from the food stalls and enjoy Hanami.

Detailed information

Holding period

March 31 (Sun) – April 7 (Sun), 2024

Place

Arima Onsen Shinsui Hiroba
(1257 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe)
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Contents

Opening Event】
Date March 31 (Sun)
Time 12:30～
◆Stage
Arima Shamisen Club
Arima Geiko Dance
Jazz Performance
Japanese Traditional Performing Arts Monkey Dance

◆Food Stalls
Takoyaki, Oden, Takikomi gohan, Karaage, Fried potatoes
Drinks etc.

【Kitchen Stall Festival】
Dates April 1 (Mon) to 7 (Sun)
Time 10:30-16:00
*to be cancelled in case of rain

Inquiries

Arima Onsen Tourist Information Center
(078-904-0708)

• Arima Onsen Official Website https://www.arima-onsen.com/
• Arima Sakura Festival 2024 Event official page https://www.arima-onsen.com/01/2455/