Tambasasayama, a city of cherry blossoms.
The cherry blossom tree is the official city tree of Tambasasayama, carefully protected by the local community.
Sakura Matsuri (Tambasasayama Cherry Blossom Festival) will be held to welcome visitors eager to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms at various locations throughout the city.
Tambasasayama City Cherry Blossom Blooming information
The cherry blossom tree chosen as the reference for flowering in Tambasasayama is located at the entrance of the Sasayama Castle Ruins.
This year's cherry blossom season ended on April 16th, 2024.
Please check the official SNS for the latest blooming information.
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Many events welcome you during the Sakura Festival♪
Sakura Value Eats will be held from March 29th to April 6th!
To help visitors enjoy the cherry blossoms in the city, Hanami Bentos and sweets—available for a limited time or with special offers—will be available at various stores throughout the city♪
*Restaurant seating capacity in Tambasasayama is limited, and during cherry blossom season, restaurants often become very crowded, making it difficult for many visitors to find a place for lunch. We recommend that you either make reservations in advance or use a take-out service.
Spring Taste Festival Haru-no-Ajimatsuri will be held on April 5th and 6th!
As the finale of the Tambasasayama Cherry Blossom Festival held during the cherry blossom season, Haru-no-Ajimatsuri (Spring Taste Festival) will be held again this year. Tambasasayama, a treasure trove of culinary delights, has delicious specialties waiting just for you! Many of the top restaurants in the city will be participating in this event. The Tamba Ware Market, along with the Natural Wood Market, which is perfect for DIY projects, is also popular.
[Spring Taste Festival (Sakura Festival)]
Date: Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Time: April 5th-12:00am-4:00pm / April 6th-10:00am-4:00pm
Venue: Tambasasayama City Hall entrance
Items from popular stores located on the outskirts of Tambasasayama City—normally accessible only by car—will be gathered in the castle town. This event is a great opportunity to purchase items that are usually hard to find. If you haven’t visited these shops before, this may inspire you to explore them in the future.
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Instagram Photo Contest from March 22nd to April 27th
Send your lovely spring photos of Tambasasayama to us. Even if it’s not a photo of cherry blossoms, any photo that captures the feeling of spring is welcome! A photo that showcases Tambasasayama’s unique charm would be even better! The top five photographers who post stunning photos will receive a gift from the tourism association♫
Theme: Spring in Tambasasayama
① Follow Tambasasayama City Tourism Association Official Account ( @tb_sasayama ) on Instagram
② Take a photo of attractive spring scenes in Tambasasayama
③ Post with hashtags #丹波篠山さくらまつり写真 and #春の丹波篠山
④ Application completed♫
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Spring Breeze and Sakura Bonbori (Japanese paper lanterns) from March 22nd to April 13th
The Sakura Bonbori will be hoisted and lit to showcase the vibration of the cherry blossoms around the Sasayama Castle Ruins, which have been strongly cherished by the local people.
*Organized by Tambasasayama City Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Oshoin will also be lit up along with the lanterns.
*Organized by With Sasayama
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Tambasasayama Cherry Blossom Bonsai Exhibition
The one and only cherry blossom bonsai exhibition in Japan. Explore the artist’s inspiration in the cherry bonsai, the scent of the bonsai stories, and the beauty of each flowers and enjoy a soothing moment.
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Tambasasayama Sightseeing Rowboat
How about having a fresh experience of viewing Sasayama Castle Ruins and Oshoin from the moat? Rental rowboat service ia available at Kitahori (North moat). Whether you are married or a couple, you can enjoy a nostalgic date! Have fun with your parents, children, and friends! A perfect spot for enjoying Tambasasayama spring.
Business hours: 10:00am-4:00pm (last reception time 3:30pm)
Business days: Please check the business calendar. *Closed on rainy days
Fee: 500 yen (30 minutes, up to 3 people)
Location: Sasayama Castle Ruins Kitahori (Boat dock locates along the road south of Denen Symphony Hall)
■Inquiries
Tourism Exchange Division, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section, Tambasasayama City
Telephone: +81-79-552-1111 (Main line)
General Incorporated Association With Sasayama Telephone: +81-79-552-7373
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Ohanami at Mayor’s Office
The Mayor’s Office in Tambasasayama City Hall will be open to the public during the cherry blossom blooming season at Sasayama Castle Ruins. Come and enjoy the panoramic view of the castle’s cherry blossoms. Opens at 10:00am – 4:00pm. Saturdays and Sundays are also available.
・Reservation is not required.
・Approximately 10 minutes room stay per visit.
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Eating and drinking are allowed at Sasayama Castle Ninomaru Garden
You can spend a joyful time while appreciating the cherry blossoms and the castle with your family.
[Caution]
・Liquor and smoking are prohibited
・Open flames are strictly prohibited
・Please take your trash home with you
・Please refrain from any other acts of nuisance.
・Eating and drinking are not allowed at castle tower or Aoyama Shrine.
Cherry blossom spots in the city
Basic information
| Postal code | 〒669-2332 |
| Address | Kitashinmachi, Tambasasayama City, Hyogo |
| Phone number | +81-79-506-1535 |
| Parking | Please use the nearby municipal parking lot for attending Haru-no-Ajimatsuri |
| Access (train/bus) | JR Takarazuka Line Sasayamaguchi Station west exit >> Wing Shinki Bus bound for Sasayama Eigyousho (a 15-minute ride), get off at Nikaimachi >> 3 minutes walk. |
| Access (car) | Approximately 10 minutes to the east from Tannan-Sasayamaguchi Exit on the Maizuru-Wakasa highway. |