Looking for a colorful way to spend your weekend in January? The 62nd Nago Cherry Blossom Festival is back, bringing vibrant pink blooms, festive vibes, and loads of fun to Nago City on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, 2025! 🌸✨

This festival has it all: blooming kanhizakura (Taiwan cherry) trees, lively parades, cultural performances, and even an ice sculpture competition. It’s a perfect excuse to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and snap some incredible photos. 📸🌳
🌟 Event Details
📅 Dates and Times
January 25 (Saturday) & January 26 (Sunday), 2025
Festival Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Lantern Illumination: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location
Main Venue: Nago Castle Park
Address: Nago 5511, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
Parking: Available at Nago Fishing Port

🎭 What’s Happening?
🎤 Opening Ceremony
Kick things off in style! The festival opens with a special ceremony on:
Date: Saturday, January 25
Time: Morning (exact time to be confirmed)
Location: Special Stage at the Festival Plaza (Sakura Park)
🥁 Parade Fun
Catch the vibrant parades featuring brass bands, costumed performers, and traditional Eisa dancers as they bring the streets of Nago to life!
Dates & Times:
- January 25 (Saturday): 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
- January 26 (Sunday): 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Route: From the Family Mart on Onishi Street to Hinpun Gajumaru Street
🚶♀️ Pedestrian Zone
The city streets will transform into a bustling pedestrian zone filled with food stalls, street performances, and festive vibes!
Dates & Times
- January 25 (Saturday) & January 26 (Sunday): 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Where
- Between the former Nago Museum and Nago Municipal Market
- From the Municipal Market to Izakaya Yadoroku

🌺 Flower Garden Festa
Wander through a beautiful garden display and soak in the floral vibes!
Dates: January 24 (Friday) – January 26 (Sunday), 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Location: Nago Fishing Port
🧊 Ice Sculpture Competition & Other Performances
Don’t miss the chill vibes (literally) at the Ice Sculpture Competition, running alongside other live performances like the famous Futami Love Song Contest. There will also be street dances, taiko drum shows, and more to keep you entertained.
🍴 Food and Drinks
Bring your appetite because food trucks will be serving up delicious eats throughout the festival. From local Okinawan snacks to hearty meals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🍢🍜




Why You Should Check It Out
Whether you’re here for the cherry blossoms, the parades, or just the food (we get it, food is life), the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival is packed with things to do and see. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself—either way, it’s going to be a great time!
So, mark your calendar, lace up your walking shoes, and enjoy a weekend filled with cherry blossoms, culture, and community fun! 🌸🎉

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