Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival

Saho River Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival

East Area Riverside Light Up

March 31^st Sat.~ April 8^th Sun.

Weekday: 18:00 ~ 20:00

Weekend: 18:00 ~ 21:00

April 7th Floating Lanterns on the River: 19:00 ~20:30

West Area Riverside Light Up

March 25^th Sun.~ April 6^th Fri.

Candle Lantern Light Up

March 31^st Sat./ April 1^st Sun. and 6^th Fri.

 18:00 ~ 21:00

Dates subject to change depending on weather, condition of trees, etc.

Come see the beautiful blossoms along the Saho River in Nara City

for a real experience of “Ohanami” Cherry Blossom Viewing!

Also, the Daibutsu-tetsudo Memorial Park has

some gorgeous weeping cherry trees.

Saho River Map (PDF file)

Click Here ⇓

佐保川桜まつり 2018