Obara Shikizakura Festival

About this event

Held in the Obara district of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, the "Obara Shikizakura Festival" is an event where you can enjoy the beautiful co-performance of autumn-blooming Shikizakura (four-season cherry blossoms) and autumn foliage. Over 10,000 Shikizakura trees are planted all across the district; they begin blooming around October in autumn and reach peak viewing from mid- to late November. During the festival period, various events are held at venues including Obara Fureai Park, Obara Paper Art Museum (Washi no Furusato), Senmi Shikizakura no Sato, and the Hokubu Seikatsu Kaizen Center. At Obara Fureai Park, there will be specialty goods sales, stage events, and food trucks, and on Saturday, November 28 in particular, the "30th Anniversary Shikizakura and Autumn Foliage Illumination" will be held, offering fantastical night scenery. At Obara Paper Art Museum, special exhibitions at the Washi Museum and traditional papercraft workshops—such as pattern papermaking, character papermaking, and uchiwa fan making—are available. At Senmi Shikizakura no Sato, visitors can stroll up Mount Sakura and buy local specialties, while the Hokubu Seikatsu Kaizen Center features sales of honey, crafts, and other goods. Shuttle buses (both free and paid) run between venues within the Obara district during the festival period, providing convenient access. It is an quintessential autumn event allowing you to fully enjoy the charm of Shikizakura, which blossom twice a year in spring and autumn.

Venue

Obara Fureai Park

456 Magohachi, Obara-cho, Toyota, Aichi 470-0531