Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 Light-up & Stall Parking Guide

Fukui Speaking of that, The area is attracting attention as Fukui Station will open on March 16, 2024 (Saturday) due to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. .
Also," Hokuriku discount ” is scheduled to be held from March to April 2024 (Reiwa 6), so many people may be interested.

This time" Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 ” will be featured.
Fukui of Speaking of Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024, Hokuriku's leading spring event !

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History and origin of the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival

The Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival began as an event aimed at recovery from war and earthquake disasters. .
Fukui was hit by an air raid in July 1945 (Showa 20) during World War II. Furthermore, in June 1948 (Showa 23), the Fukui earthquake occurred.
Therefore In 1952 (Showa 27), the Fukui Reconstruction Exposition was held with the aim of recovering from war damage and earthquakes. it was done.

following year In 1953, cherry blossom seedlings were planted on the Asuwa River embankment by the Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Fukui City Tourism Association. is, How the current beautiful row of cherry blossom trees was developed have become.
In 1955 (Showa 30), lantern lighting along the Asuwa River and Mt. Asuwa was held under the name "Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival."

In 1986, it was held as an event to celebrate the completion of the rebuilding of Tsukumo Bridge, which was built by Sengoku warlord Katsuie Shibata. The first “Echizen Jidai Parade” was held on a grand scale.
From then on, Fukui Today, it is a festival that celebrates the spring of 2019 and is enjoyed and loved by local people.

Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: Contents, time, and venue

Fukui Speaking of the big spring event held in Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 is.

The biggest highlight is Cherry blossom trees along the Asuwa River . During the day, visitors are greeted by a 2.2km long line of cherry blossom trees and a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
At night, a row of cherry blossom trees stretches for approximately 1.5 km. light up The cherry blossoms are decorated with illuminated paper lanterns.

One of the highlights of Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 is that in addition to Asuwa River cherry blossom trees, various spots such as Asuwayama Park will be illuminated!

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Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 (39th)

Event period (schedule)	March 23, 2024 (Sat) - April 7, 2024 (Sun)
Venue (venue)	Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Admission fee (fee)	free *Some charges apply
access	・Asuwa River cherry blossom tree illumination section to venue Get off at JR Fukui Station and walk for about 10 minutes ・To temporary parking lot Approximately 15 minutes by car from Fukui IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

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Highlights of Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: Light-up “Echizenhana no Yoi”

During the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024, Famous cherry blossom spots such as Asuwa River cherry blossom trees and Asuwayama Park are illuminated in a fantastical manner will be done.

Places (venues) illuminated, period, and highlights Introducing all at once!

Asuwa River cherry blossom trees

Fukui ・ Fukui City flows through the center of Asuwa River . the Approximately 600 cherry blossom trees line the embankment (between Kidabashi and Shinakari Bridge) for a total length of 2.2km. .
" 100 famous cherry blossom spots has also been selected as popular spot .

Along the way, around Kagetsu Bridge, large Yoshino cherry trees line both sides of the embankment, and when they are in full bloom, you can enjoy walking through a pink tunnel.

Venue	Asuwa River Embankment
address	Keya, Tsukumo, Terute, Akari Town, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 22, 2024 (Friday) – April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
open time	Until 22:00

Asuwa River Bonbori Story

"" which started in the spring of 2015 Asuwa River Bonbori Story ”.

The row of cherry blossom trees lined with lanterns has been revived. Created by local elementary and junior high school students “Koma Gin Bonbori” gently colors the cherry blossom trees. .

Venue	Asuwa River
address	Keya, Tsukumo, Terute, Akari Town, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 22, 2024 (Friday) – April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
open time	Until 22:00

Hamacho/Sakura no Path

A charming street with 11 retro-designed gas lamps .
Another attractive feature is that gas lamps are lit at night, creating a different atmosphere than during the day.

Along with the cherry blossom trees on the opposite shore, The historical road from the scenic spot “Yokokan” to Mt. Asuwa As such, it is loved by many people.

Venue	Sakura path, Sakurabashi
address	Chuo 3, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 22, 2024 (Friday) – April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
open time	Until 22:00

Asuwa Shrine weeping cherry blossoms

A shrine with the oldest history in Echizen . It enshrines Emperor Keitai and the five deities of Ikasuri-no-kami.

The highlights are: Fukui City of natural monument ・ 380 year old weeping cherry tree . You will be overwhelmed by its overwhelming presence.

Venue	Asuwa Shrine
address	1-8-25 Asuwa, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	From Friday, March 22, 2024 until the end of cherry blossom viewing season
open time	Until 22:00

Asuwayama Park (cherry blossom viewing lanterns)

3,500 cherry blossom trees bloom in spring, making it one of the most visited spots in Fukui City. . Light-up and lantern lighting is held and is crowded with many people.

" 100 famous cherry blossom spots A popular tourist spot that has been selected as a tourist spot.

Venue	Mt. Asuwa
address	Asuwayama, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	From Saturday, March 30, 2024 until the end of cherry blossom viewing season
open time	Until 23:00

Atagozaka (corridor of lights)

Atagozaka and Yokosaka are lit up with 140 andon lanterns, creating a romantic atmosphere. .

during the period There is also free rental of hand lanterns on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. So check it out! (Lending is available at the Atagozaka Tea Ceremony Museum entrance).
Why not stop by on a date?

Venue	Atagozaka/Yokozaka (north side of Mt. Asuwa)
address	1 Asuwa, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 23, 2024 (Sat) - April 7, 2024 (Sun)
open time	18:30-21:30

Fukui castle ruins moat and cherry blossoms

Fukui Castle was built in 1606 by Hideyasu Yuki, the second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the first lord of the Fukui domain. .
It was destroyed in a huge fire, and only the stone walls and part of the moat remain today, but you can get a sense of its vast scale.

When illuminated, the reflection of the cherry blossoms on the water at night gives you a sense of emotion. .

Venue	Fukui Castle Ruins
address	Ote 3, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	After March 2024
open time	Until 22:00

Fukui Station west exit cherry blossom light up

A commercial facility located just a short walk from the west exit of JR Fukui Station .

During the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024, The outside lights of the bus terminal and the tourist information center are illuminated in cherry blossom color. will be done.

Venue	JR Fukui Station West Exit
address	1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 22, 2024 (Friday) – April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
open time	Until 22:00

Fukui Station east exit light up (Fukuakari 2023)

Illuminations appear along the path from the Fukui City Tourism Exchange Center to the Echizen Railway. .

Venue	JR Fukui Station East Exit (around Fukui City Tourism Exchange Center), Fukui City Central Park, Apple Road (next to Seibu Fukui Store)
address	1-1-1 Teyori, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture (Fukui City Tourism Exchange Center)
Event period	Friday, December 1, 2023 - Monday, May 6, 2024
open time	17:00-23:00

Sakura light project made by everyone

Citizen participation type light-up event .
Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 Approximately 4,000 "paper cherry blossoms" collected from citizens will be illuminated for three days by attaching LED lights to them and lining them up on the Asuwa River riverbed. .

Venue	Asuwa River left bank riverbed (between Izumibashi and Saibashi)
address	Asuwa Riverbed, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 29th (Friday) – March 31st (Sunday), 2024
open time	18:00-22:00

Central Park fountain illuminated in cherry blossom color

A park located in the center of Fukui City .
During the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024, a ``Fukunoi'' named after Fukui Castle will be held. Horiato Fountain is lit up in pink .

Venue	Fukui City Central Park
address	Ote 3, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 22, 2024 (Friday) – April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
open time	Until 22:00

Happy Terrace Digital Art Projection

A complex facility located just outside the west exit of JR Fukui Station. Hapilin ”.
The Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 is being held at the Hapi Terrace square on the 1st floor. You can enjoy digital art of cherry blossom snowstorm .

Venue	Happyrin outdoor square Happy Terrace
address	1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 22, 2024 (Friday) – April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
open time	Until 22:00

Illumination of Terute and Kimachi cherry blossoms

Venue	Terute
address	Terute 1, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	March 22, 2024 (Friday) – April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
open time	Until 22:00

Apple Road (Fukuakari)

Venue	Apple Road (next to Seibu Fukui store)
address	Fukui City Chuo, Fukui Prefecture
Event period	Until Monday, May 6, 2024
open time	Until 23:00

Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: Light-up “Echizenhana no Yoi” map

Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: Food stalls and gourmet food

Information on stalls and gourmet food for Fukui Sakura Festival 2024 has not been announced yet. .

Therefore, in this article, we will introduce food stalls and gourmet shops that opened at the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival in 2023 (information will be updated from time to time).

Shunkaidaito Smokeya (Shuunkashutou Kemuriya)	Wakasa beef rare cutlet sandwich
Misono Hanten (Misono Hanten)	Misono Gyoza
runrun food	Hida beef skewers
ever green	baby castella
Hokubishi	Warabimochi

You should be able to enjoy a wide variety of gourmet foods in 2024 (Reiwa 6)!
Please enjoy it with cherry blossoms!

Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 x Hokuriku Shinkansen Opening Commemoration Event

On Friday, March 22, 2024, the opening day of Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024, Fukui A talk event will be held inviting celebrities connected to.

At the event, A light-up ceremony for Asuwa River and Mt. Asuwa and a music event using digital content will be held at Happy Terrace. will be done.

In addition, to commemorate the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Fukui, Fireworks set off in time with the passing of the Shinkansen Don't miss it!

opening event

event date	Friday, March 22, 2024
open time	17:30~ (scheduled)
place	Happy Terrace
address	1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture

fireworks launch

schedule	Friday, March 22, 2024, Saturday, March 23, 2024 3 days (scheduled) on the 30th (Sat)
time	Approximately 5 minutes between 18:40 and 19:00 (estimated)
Number of launches	Approximately 150 shots each day
place	Asuwa River left bank riverbed (between Izumibashi and Railway Bridge)

Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: About the parking lot

As the Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 is held, Temporary parking lot will be established.

It's expected to be crowded, so it's best to check in advance and decide where to park!
Parking on the street is a nuisance to residents, so please refrain from parking on the street. .

	parking	address
Paid	Temporary parking lot under Kagetsu Bridge * Parking lot closest to Asuwa River cherry blossom trees (approx. 180 units)	1 Yurakucho, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture *9:30-22:00	General car: 1,000 yen/1 car Group bus: 3,000 yen/1 bus
free	Bicycle track temporary parking lot * There is a free shuttle bus stop that goes around Asuwa River and Mt. Asuwa. (approximately 350 units)	2-65 Akaricho, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture	Approximately 10 minutes walk to Asuwa River cherry blossom trees

Let's go to Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024!

Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 is one of Hokuriku's leading events .

cherry blossom light up Besides, Food stalls and local gourmet food You can taste it.
Recommended for spring dates as well as family outings you know!

*The contents of this article are current as of February 2024.

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