Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival, one of the city’s best-known cherry blossom events, takes place at Maizuru Park. Around 1,000 cherry trees in 19 varieties, including somei-yoshino and weeping cherry, bloom across the grounds surrounding the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, offering a chance to enjoy spring scenery and historic surroundings within walking distance of Tenjin.
During the festival, gourmet areas will appear at Sannomaru and the Korokan Ruins, with yatai stalls and kitchen cars serving local specialties and sweets from around Kyushu. At Sannomaru Square, a paid area will also be available for BBQ under the cherry blossoms. In addition, a sakura fair with around 40 food stalls will be held at the East Entrance (former courthouse site).
At night, the cherry blossoms and historic ruins will be illuminated from 18:00 to 22:00, creating a magical atmosphere distinct from the daytime scene. Paid illuminated areas with special light displays will also be set up at three venues—Sakura Garden, Tamon Yagura, and Otaka Yashiki (¥600 for one venue, ¥1,500 for all three).
• Mar. 25, 2026 (Wed.) ~ Apr. 5, 2026 (Sun.)
• Gourmet area 11:00~22:00 (O.S. 21:30), light-up (Paid Area) 18:00~22:00
• Free entry
• Fukuoka Castle Ruins, Maizuru Park
• 1 Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
• https://saku-hana.jp/