Bidding farewell to the bitter cold, our thoughts turn to spring and the arrival of cherry blossoms along the Japanese archipelago. In most years at Arima Onsen, we delight in the splendor of cherry blossoms from the end of March until around mid-April.
This year, the Arima Cherry Blossom Festival is held on April 2nd and all the local people of Arima gather at the river site to participate in the merriment. Stalls, performances and geisha dances are all part of this local festival.
Arima Cherry Blossom Festival
Dates: April 2, 2017
Times: 12:00 to 15:00
Location: Arima River Shinsui park (A 3-min walking from Arima Onsen Station)
Admission: Free