Muramatsu Park

Well-known for its flowers, this park located in Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture also features a promenade, an observatory, and athletic facilities. It is one of the best spots in the prefecture for flower viewing, even selected for Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Roughly 3,000 cherry trees bloom in spring—mainly Yoshino cherries, but also Yoko cherries, Oshima-zakura cherries, North Japanese hill cherries, and even the rare Hozaki-higan yaezakura cherries. The peak season is mid-April, a great time for picnics. During the Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival—a month-long event—the trees are lit at night, and various events are held. Toilets, shops and paid parking available.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Gosenshi Atago A 2631-1 Map
Area: Niigata / Aga Area
Phone: 0250433911
Cherry blossom forecast: Early Apr.-Mid-Apr.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available (800spaces)
viewing cherry period cooperation money [bike] ¥ 300 [Cars] ¥ 500 [minibus] ¥ 1,000 [large bus] ¥ 2,000
Night viewing: Available
Public toilets: Available
Shop: Available
Number of trees: 3,000trees
Variety: Someiyoshino, Yoko, Oshimazakura, Oyamazakura, Hozakihiganyaezakura