Yokosuka Cherry Blossom Events 2026 | Sakura Festivals, Historic Sites, and Guided Walks
Spring in Yokosuka brings more than classic hanami. Along with seasonal cherry blossom events, visitors can also enjoy historic site openings and guided walks that highlight the city’s unique character. Here is a roundup of cherry blossom-related events scheduled in Yokosuka for spring 2026. Before heading out, please check each official page for the latest updates.
Sakura Festivals and Hanami Events in Yokosuka
Kinugasayama Park is one of Yokosuka’s best-known cherry blossom spots, and the flowers are usually at their best from late March to early April. In spring, Yokosuka offers not only hanami but also local festivals and guided walks with historical highlights.
The 28th Kitakurihama Sakura Festival
Held at Negishi Park, also known as Traffic Park, this cherry blossom festival features a flea market, food stalls, a bingo event, and a performance by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Band. It is a longtime spring tradition in the Kitakurihama area, where the park is surrounded by cherry blossoms.
Visitors can enjoy hanami while browsing market stalls and watching stage events at one of the area’s popular cherry blossom viewing spots.
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Venue: Negishi Park (Traffic Park) and Negishi No. 3 Park
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Flea Market Hours: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Weather: Canceled in case of rain
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The 64th Funakoshi Nango Park Sakura Festival
This cherry blossom festival takes place at Funakoshi Nango Park. During the festival period, visitors can enjoy the seasonal scenery of the park, and on the main event day, a ceremony, live music, special displays, food stalls, dance performances, and a prize drawing are scheduled.
On March 29, the festival will feature a performance by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka Band as well as activities organized by local groups, creating a lively spring atmosphere in the park. Since cherry blossom timing depends on the weather, visitors are encouraged to check bloom conditions before coming.
Festival Period: Saturday, March 21–Saturday, April 11, 2026
Main Event Day: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Venue: Funakoshi Nango Park (4-6 Funakoshi-cho, Yokosuka)
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Keikyu Taura Station
Parking: No parking available. Please use public transportation
Contact: Yokosuka City Taura Tourism Association, Tel. 046-861-4181 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., weekdays only)
Organizer: Yokosuka City Taura Tourism Association
Co-organizer: Funakoshi Volunteer Group
Main Programs on March 29
Notes: In case of rain or strong winds, the event will be held at Taura Community Center.
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Chiyogasaki Battery Site Sakura Festival
This special opening gives visitors a chance to enjoy beautiful white Oshima cherry blossoms at a former Meiji-era coastal battery site. The site will be open every day during the event period, and food trucks and craft workshops are also scheduled for March 28 and 29.
The site is usually open mainly on weekends and holidays, but during cherry blossom season it will be open for seven consecutive days. It offers a chance to enjoy both history and spring scenery in one visit.
Dates: Monday, March 23–Sunday, March 29, 2026
Venue: Chiyogasaki Battery Site, 6-5-1 Nishiuraga, Yokosuka
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Last Entry: 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Reservation: Not required
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The 79th Tsukayama Park Sakura Festival
This sakura festival takes place around Tsukayama Park. About 1,000 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura, and Oshima cherry trees, come into bloom, and visitors can enjoy them together with views of Yokosuka Port and Sarushima.
One of the highlights is the combination of cherry blossoms and sweeping views over Tokyo Bay. During the festival period, evening illumination for nighttime cherry blossom viewing is also scheduled.
Dates: Wednesday, March 25–Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Venue: Kanagawa Prefectural Tsukayama Park and nearby areas around Nishihemi-cho 3-chome, Yokosuka
Night Illumination: From sunset until around 9:00 p.m. during the event period
Notes: Other programs vary depending on the date
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The 74th Kinugasa Sakura Festival
Held at Kinugasayama Park, which is listed among Japan’s 100 best cherry blossom spots, this event offers around 2,000 cherry trees, views from the summit, food trucks, festival stalls, and stage events.
With its large number of cherry trees and illuminated night blossoms, it is one of Yokosuka’s signature hanami destinations. Please note that programs may change depending on blooming conditions.
Dates: Thursday, March 26–Sunday, April 5, 2026
Venue: Kinugasayama Park, including the upper and lower open areas
Night Illumination: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Stage Events: Friday, March 27–Sunday, March 29, 2026
Notes: Programs may change depending on blooming conditions
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Guided Cherry Blossom Walks
Walk Through a Cherry Blossom Water Source Area and the Scenic Hashirimizu Low Battery Ruins
This guided tour starts at Hashirimizu Water Source Park and visits waterworks facilities connected to the Hashirimizu system, the Hasaki Green Space observation deck, and the Hashirimizu Low Battery ruins. Along with cherry blossoms, participants can also experience the civil engineering and military heritage that supported Yokosuka’s modernization.
This spring walking tour combines cherry blossom scenery with local history.
Dates: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026
Meeting Point: Vacant lot on the west side of the Hashirimizu Water Source Management Center inside Hashirimizu Water Source Park
Morning Session: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes per session
Capacity: First 25 participants per session
Fee: 500 yen, including insurance
From Springtime Uraga to the Cherry Blossoms at Chiyogasaki Battery Site
This guided walking tour, which requires advance registration, starts from Uraga Station and traces the history of Uraga from the late Edo period into the Meiji era before heading to the cherry blossoms at Chiyogasaki Battery Site.
This tour combines a historical walk through Uraga with cherry blossoms and a visit to the former battery site.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Meeting Point: Keikyu Uraga Station
Check-in: From 9:00 a.m.
Final Reception: 9:30 a.m.
End Time: Around 2:30 p.m.
End Point: Konya-machi Bus Stop on the Keikyu Bus line
Capacity: 50 participants
Fee: 500 yen
Children: Free for elementary school children accompanied by a parent or guardian
Application Deadline: Saturday, March 21, 2026
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The 13th Kitashitaura Sakura Road Walk
This walking event covers a route of about 7 kilometers from YRP Nobi Station to Keikyu Nagasawa Station, passing rural scenery, waterfront areas, parks, and cherry-lined streets. Highlights along the way include YRP Waterside Park, the cherry-lined street in front of Iwato Junior High School, and other spring scenery in the Kitashitaura area.
Participants who complete the course will receive a commemorative badge. This event is a good option for visitors who want to enjoy cherry blossoms on foot while exploring the spring scenery of the Kitashitaura area.
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Reception Hours: 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Reception Point: In front of the ticket gates at Keikyu YRP Nobi Station
Meeting Point: In front of the ticket gates at YRP Nobi Station (1-9-1 Nobi, Yokosuka)
Weather: Held in light rain
Rain Date: None
Fee: 100 yen, free for children through junior high school age
Contact: Kitashitaura Tourism Association (inside the Kitashitaura Administrative Center), 046-848-0411
Same-day Event Confirmation: Yokosuka City Call Center, 046-822-4000
Course: YRP Nobi Station – rural scenery – YRP Waterside Park – the cherry-lined street in front of Iwato Junior High School – cherry-lined streets in the Kitashitaura area – Keikyu Nagasawa Station (about 7 km)
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Things to Check Before You Go
Programs and event times may change depending on cherry blossom conditions and the weather. Please be sure to check the latest information on each official detail page before visiting, especially for illuminations, outdoor events, and guided tours.
Please also note that Japan-U.S. Friendship Yokosuka Spring Festa 2026, which had been scheduled for March 21, 2026, has been announced as canceled.
Spring in Yokosuka offers more than standard hanami. It is also a chance to enjoy cherry blossoms together with local history and scenic views. If any of these events interest you, please check the official detail pages and consider visiting Yokosuka this spring.
