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This article introduces the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Naruto City , Tokushima Prefecture , for 2026. We'll provide easy-to-understand information for your spring trip, including illumination information and access points for places like Mount Myoken Park, Naruto, and Naruto Otsuka Sports Park.
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Table of Contents
- Mount Myoken Park | Naruto City's most famous cherry blossom spot (with illuminations)
- Hanamiyama | A spectacular spot with views of weeping cherry blossoms and the Naruto Strait
- Naruto Otsuka Sports Park | Enjoy a stroll along the cherry blossom-lined street
- Naruto City German House Area | Enjoy Historical Spots and Cherry Blossoms Together
- The Fuya River and Shinike River Promenade | A hidden gem of a cherry blossom tree-lined street popular with locals
- Convenient for visiting cherry blossom spots | Naruto City rental car discount information
Mount Myoken Park | Naruto City's most famous cherry blossom spot (with illuminations)
Myokenzan Park is a park located on a 60-meter-high mountain in the western part of Naruto City. It is known as a famous cherry blossom spot, and when in full bloom the entire mountain is dyed pink. Approximately 500 trees, including Somei-Yoshino, Hachisuka-zakura, and Yama-zakura, are planted in the park. The park is also lit up at night, so you can enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms at night. The mountain road is narrow, so if you are driving a large vehicle, please be careful of oncoming vehicles. The castle-like building in the park, called "Tree de Naruto," is a popular photo spot with beautiful cherry blossoms and a castle.
*Illumination period: March 20th to April 5th, 6pm to 10pm (The illumination period may change depending on the cherry blossom blooming situation.)
*There have been reports of monkey sightings. Please do not approach the monkeys carelessly.
Please do not feed the animals and be sure to take your trash home with you.
Learn more
Access : Approximately 20 minutes on foot from JR Naruto Station. From JR Naruto Station, take the local bus (Kitadomari Line) → Get off at "Mount Myoken Park" → 5 minutes on foot. Approximately 10 minutes by car from the " Naruto " IC on the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway.
Hanamiyama | A spectacular spot with views of weeping cherry blossoms and the Naruto Strait
Hanamiyama is a mountain in Naruto City cho, Naruto City, with approximately 400 weeping cherry trees blooming in abundance on a vast site of approximately 20,000 square meters. From the top, you can see the Naruto Bridge and Awaji Island, and enjoy the cherry blossoms and the magnificent view. There are also carts operating on the site, and you can climb to the top of the mountain.
Event period: Friday, March 27th to Friday, April 10th, 2026 (The event period may change depending on the flowering situation.)
Address: 234-35 Oge Naruto Naruto City , Tokushima Prefecture
Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 (subject to change depending on the weather)
Closed: None
Entrance fee: 300 yen per person (free for elementary school students and younger)
Parking fee: General customers: Free Group buses: 1,000 yen per vehicle *Paid carts are available within Hanamiyama Park.
Phone number: 0120-810-350
Access : Approximately 3 minutes by car from Naruto Kita IC
Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Naruto Station
Naruto Otsuka Sports Park | Enjoy a stroll along the cherry blossom-lined street
Naruto Otsuka Sports Park is a park that contains the Pocari Sweat Stadium and Amino Value Hall. Within the park, there is a grassy plaza and a small pond called Hyotan Pond. Many cherry trees are planted on the promenade surrounding it. You can enjoy walking surrounded by cherry blossoms. The parking lot tends to fill up when there are sports matches or events, so we recommend checking the schedule in advance before going.
Parking: Approximately 450 cars (*Due to renovation work, some parking restrictions apply)
access
JR Naruto Station → Naruto Otsuka Sports Park - 25 minutes on foot
JR Naruto Station → Naruto Otsuka Sports Park (approx. 5 minutes by taxi)
Naruto City German House Area | Enjoy Historical Spots and Cherry Blossoms Together
In Bando, Taima-cho, Naruto City, there was the Bando POW Camp, where German prisoners of war were held during World War I. The Bando POW Camp was praised as a model camp unlike any other in the world due to its humane management policy. At the Naruto City German House, stories of the interactions between German soldiers and local residents at the time are told and many valuable materials from that time are on display.
In the "Ninth Theater," life-sized figures of German soldiers perform music. Bando POW Camp is also known as the site of the Asian premiere of Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9."
You can see cherry blossoms around the Beethoven statue near the Naruto City German House.
There is also a roadside station called "Daikyu no Sato" on the premises, where you can have a picnic and enjoy gelato and light meals made with local products.
Access : 10 minutes from the Itano IC on the Takamatsu Expressway. Get off at Itano IC and head towards Naruto on Prefectural Route 12.
15 minutes from the Aizumi IC on the Tokushima Expressway. After getting off at Aizumi IC, take Prefectural Route 1 towards Itano, then take Prefectural Route 12 towards Naruto .
40 minutes from the Naruto IC on the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway. After getting off at Naruto IC, take National Route 11 and Prefectural Route 12 towards Ikeda.
20 minutes from Naruto City center (around City Hall), take National Route 28 and Prefectural Route 12 towards Ikeda.
JR Kotoku Line "Bando" Station
25 minutes on foot from the station Related links: JR Shikoku website / Station and railway information
5 minutes by taxi from Bando Station. *Taxis are available in front of the station. (Bando Taxi Tel: 088-689-1245)
Local bus
From JR Naruto Station, take the Tokushima Bus Naruto Oasa Line and get off at "German House" Related links: Tokushima Bus website / Route bus information
Express bus
15 minutes walk from Naruto bus stop, bus stop inside the Naruto Nishi PA on the Takamatsu Expressway. From the express bus that runs between the Keihanshin area and Takamatsu.
*The walking path from Naruto bus stop to the German House has many stairs, so please refrain from walking if you have difficulty walking.
*Please be careful of wild animals on footpaths. *Most express buses require reservations. Please contact the respective bus companies first. Related link: Shikoku Expressway Bus Co., Ltd. website
Air
30 minutes by taxi from Tokushima Awaodori Airport Related link: Tokushima Awaodori Airport website
The Fuya River and Shinike River Promenade | A hidden gem of a cherry blossom tree-lined street popular with locals
The Fuya River and the Shinike River are rivers that run through Naruto City. There are promenades along the rivers, lined with cherry blossom trees. You can go for a walk while admiring the cherry blossoms and the river. Please note that there are no parking lots nearby for either river.
access
Approximately 25 minutes on foot from JR Naruto Station
Convenient for visiting cherry blossom spots | Naruto City rental car discount information
Currently, Naruto City is running a campaign to offer a 3,000 yen discount on accommodation fees to those who rent a car and stay at designated accommodation facilities. Please take advantage of this campaign.
There are many other attractive things about Naruto City. Please check this website for tourist information about Naruto City, such as information on transportation access and accommodation. We look forward to seeing you!
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