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Tatsuda-yama Park Cherry Blossoms — Best in Kumamoto

Published: Jun 1, 2026
Updated: Jun 1, 2026
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Tatsuda-yama Park Cherry Blossoms — Best in Kumamoto

Tatsuta-yama Park contains 500 cherry trees (predominantly someiyoshino) planted along a 1.5km hillside path, creating a tunnel effect when in full bloom. The cherry season in Kumamoto runs late March to early April, and Tatsuta-yama is ranked by local media as the prefecture's premier cherry-viewing site — surpassing even Kumamoto Castle for density and accessibility. Night illumination (18:00–22:00 during bloom week) creates traditional yozakura (night cherry) viewing.

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Tatsuta-yama, Kumamoto City. 20-minute bus from Kumamoto Station. Free entry, free parking (100 cars). Bloom forecast: late March. Peak bloom duration: 5–7 days. Illumination: 18:00–22:00 during peak week.

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**Bloom prediction:** Kumamoto's cherry bloom date is correlated to Fukuoka's bloom +3 days. The Japan Meteorological Agency posts bloom forecasts 10 days in advance. For optimal timing, visit on day

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