OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

North area

Kikuchi Park Area

Kikuchi Park is a spot for the magical cherry light up at night, the approach to Kikuchi Shrine is like a cherry flower tunnel, and it is one of the most famous flower watching spots in the city indeed.

 

In the flower season, there are visitors enjoying parties days and night

Cherry blossoms season: Late March to early April

Number of trees: 3,000 trees

Light-up: Available

Bathrooms: Available

Address
Waifu-machi, Kikuchi-shi, Kumamoto
Contact
Kikuchi-shi Commerce, and Tourism Division
TEL
0968-25-7223
Access
Approx. 60-minute drive from the center of Kumamoto city
Parking Lot
Totally 400 parking lots nearby Kikuchi Park and Kikuchi Shrine areas
* The parking lots in nearby Kikuchi Town Plaza are also available
 

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