The 63rd Funakoshi Nango Park: Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
In Funakoshi Nango Park, located in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the annual The 63rd Funakoshi Nango Park CherryBlossom Festival is set to be held from March 16th (Saturday) to April 6th (Saturday), 2024. With the arrival of spring, the park will be bustling with locals and tourists alike, adorned in pink cherry blossoms. Just a 5minute walk from Keikyu Taura Station, this easily accessible park becomes a particularly attractive spot during the cherry blossom season.
Event Highlights: Funakoshi Nango Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2024
Enjoy performances by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Band & Color Guard, followed by traffic safety education activities by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Traffic Safety Education Team. Later, indulge in a variety show and participate in a lottery draw. Don’t miss out on delicious Shiratama Zenzai – available for the first 300 attendees! In case of rain, activities will be moved to the 3rd floor of the Taura Community Center.
Kanagawa Prefectural Police Band & Color Guard
March 24th (Sunday) 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Funakoshi Nango Park)
Performance and Demonstration
(In case of rain, only the performance by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Band will be held on the 3rd floor of the Taura Community Center)
Kanagawa Prefectural Police Traffic Safety Education Team
March 24th (Sunday) 10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. (Funakoshi Nango Park)
Community Safety Awareness Activities
(In case of rain, the activity will be held at the 3rd floor of the Taura Community Center)
Variety Show
March 24th (Sunday) 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Funakoshi Nango Park)
Distribution of Lottery Tickets at 9:30 a.m. (First 500 people) (in front of Nango Shinwa Hall)
(In case of rain, the event will be held at the 3rd floor of the Taura Community Center)
Lottery Draw (Funakoshi Sho-eikai)
March 24th (Sunday) 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Funakoshi Nango Park)
Distribution of Lottery Tickets at 9:30 a.m. (First 500 people) (in front of Nango Shinwa Hall)
(In case of rain, the event will be held at the 3rd floor of the Taura Community Center)
Distribution of Shiratama Zenzai (sweet red bean soup with rice dumplings)
March 24th (Sunday) 12:00 p.m. onwards (Funakoshi Nango Park)
First 300 people
(In case of rain, the distribution will be held at the 3rd floor of the Taura Community Center)
Notes
The cherry blossom blooming condition greatly depends on the weather. It is recommended to check the latest information on the official website before visiting. Also, as there is no parking available within the park, visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.
Event Details
Duration
March 16th (Saturday) to April 6th (Saturday), 2024
Bonbori Lantern Lighting
Bonbori Lantern Lighting Throughout the Period: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Inquiries
Taura Administrative Center (TEL: 046-861-4181)
Official Site
Location
Funakoshi Nango Park
4chome-6, Funakoshi-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
About Funakoshi Nango Park
Funakoshi Nango Park is a renowned cherry blossom spot located in Yokosuka City, just behind the Keikyu Taura Station. The park, nestled in a small area, boasts approximately 54 cherry blossom trees densely packed, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom avenue.
Originally, this park was developed by Yokosuka City on the grounds of a former naval barracks post-World War II. Local volunteers and children contributed to planting cherry tree saplings over the years, resulting in the picturesque scene we see today. Annually, the Funakoshi Nango Park Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the cherry blossom season, attracting locals and tourists alike.
Conveniently situated approximately a 3-minute walk from Keikyu Taura Station, Funakoshi Nango Park stands out among other cherry blossom spots on the Miura Peninsula for its proximity to the train station. Additionally, nearby is the entrance to the Takatori Mountain hiking trail, offering hikers the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding scenery while exploring the area.
