13A special feature on famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Toyama City
Cherry blossoms, which signal the arrival of spring as the snow melts.
Toyama City has several cherry blossom viewing spots that have been selected as "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots" and "Toyama's Top 70 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots."
There are many beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots.
Here are five of our top recommended spots to enjoy the most spectacular cherry blossoms.
Please use this as a reference when you go out.
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Cherry trees along the Matsukawa River
Enjoy a leisurely cruise through a tunnel of cherry blossoms on a sightseeing boat.
The Matsukawa Riverbank (Matsukawa Park, Isobe Embankment, and Castle Ruins Park) is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot located in the heart of Toyama City, and it is bustling with many people during the cherry blossom season. At Castle Ruins Park, Toyama Castle, its moat, and cherry blossoms create a magnificent landscape, while Matsukawa Park and Isobe Embankment boast a 4km-long row of cherry trees, each containing approximately 500 Somei Yoshino cherry trees.
Sightseeing boats operate on the Matsukawa River, allowing visitors to enjoy the tunnel of cherry blossoms from the water.
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| Best time to see cherry blossoms | 3 late month - 4 early month |
| light up | Illumination period: March 25, 2026 (Wed) to mid-April *Ends when the cherry blossoms have fallen. Lighting hours: 18 PM to 23 PM |
| Events | Every year in early April, the All Japan Chindon Competition, a springtime tradition in Toyama, is held around the Matsukawa River. In 2026, it will be held for three days from April 4th (Fri) to 5th (Sun). |
Facility information
| Name | Cherry trees lining the Matsukawa River |
| Address | Isobe-cho, Toyama City to Higashida area (Matsukawa Park, Isobe Embankment), Honmaru (Toyama Castle Ruins Park) |
| Access | 10-minute walk from Toyama Station (South Exit) |
| Remarks | Cherry blossom blooming forecast Matsukawa Sightseeing Boat Website |
Cherry blossoms at Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Enjoy cherry blossom viewing from the water on the Fugan Water Line.
This waterfront park surrounds the Fugan Canal. It's a charming park with many attractions, including the Starbucks Coffee that became famous for being the most beautiful in the world, the Tenmon Bridge observation deck with views of the Tateyama mountain range and cherry blossom trees, an open grassy slope with beautiful cherry blossoms, and walking paths where you can enjoy the water.
You can enjoy cherry blossom viewing from the water by taking the Fugan Water Line, which operates within the park.
| Best time to see cherry blossoms | 3 late month - 4 early month |
Facility information
| Name | Cherry blossoms at Fugan Canal Kansui Park |
| Address | Minatoirifune-cho, Toyama City ~ Hasumachi Outskirts |
| Access | [Public Transportation] Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Toyama Station [By car] Approximately 25 minutes by car from Toyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. |
| Remarks | Cherry blossom blooming forecast Fugan Canal Kansui Park HP |
Cherry blossoms at Kurehayama Park
Enjoy the spectacular view of cherry blossoms and Mount Tateyama.
Mount Kureha, at an elevation of 80 meters, is located in the western part of the city, and the area around the summit has been developed into a park. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city with the snow-capped Tateyama mountain range in the background. A row of cherry trees stretches from the area around the Folk Art Village along the road to the area around Toyosaka Inari Shrine.
| Best time to see cherry blossoms | Early July to mid-May |
Facility information
| Name | Cherry blossoms at Kurehayama Park |
| Address | Outside Anyobo, Toyama City |
| Access | [By Car] Approximately 20 minutes by car from Toyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. *Free parking available for about 10 cars (in front of the public restrooms). |
| Remarks | Cherry blossom blooming forecast Reference bus timetable (Days Off)(Weekday) |
Jinzu River Cherry Blossom Embankment and Shio no Senbonzakura (Senbonzakura)
Enjoy the spring along the Jinzu River, lined with cherry trees.
Nishijinzu and Nakajinzu, located on an island in the Jinzu River, are part of a ring-dike area surrounded by embankments. A 4.8-kilometer corridor lined with 800 cherry trees is known as the "Jinzu River Cherry Blossom Embankment." Another notable feature is the "Shio no Senbonzakura," a cherry blossom embankment of approximately 200 trees stretching for about 1 kilometer, located in Shio, Toyama City, on the right bank of the Jinzu River, which flows through the center of Toyama Prefecture. The name "Shio" (salt) is said to originate from an old legend in which a god predicted that good salt could be found in a nearby pond, and indeed, good salt was discovered. This spot offers a chance to enjoy the collaboration of daffodils and cherry blossoms.
The Jinzu River Cherry Blossom Embankment and the Shio Senbonzakura (Senbonzakura) together boast a total of 1,000 cherry trees, making it a cherry blossom viewing spot of a scale that can be proudly presented to the entire country.
| Best time to see cherry blossoms | Early July to mid-May |
Facility information
| Name | Jinzu River Cherry Blossom Embankment - Shio no Senbonzakura (Salt Thousand Cherry Trees) |
| Address | Yao Town, Nishijindori, Nakajindori, Osawano Shio |
| Access | [Public Transportation] 25-minute walk from JR Higashi-Yao Station, 25-minute walk from JR Sasazu Station [By car] Approximately 15 minutes by car from Toyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. |
| Remarks | Cherry blossom blooming forecast |
Jōsai Waterway Promenade
A pleasant spring breeze blows along the cherry blossom-lined path beside the irrigation canal.
The Jōsai Gōguchi irrigation canal flows alongside the Jōganji River, and a walking path has been built along its banks. In spring, you can enjoy views of Mount Tateyama while admiring the many cherry trees planted along the approximately 1km-long walking path.
The history of flood control on the Joganji River dates back to 1580. Lord Sasa Narimasa, who entered Etchu Province as a retainer of Oda Nobunaga, improved the Joganji River, which had recently flooded, and built a dike by gathering large stones. Part of that dike, known as "Sasa Embankment," still remains today in the Jōsai Gōguchi irrigation canal.
* The Jōsai Gōkuchi Irrigation Canal was designated a "World Heritage Irrigation Structure" on December 8, 2020.
| Best time to see cherry blossoms | Early July to mid-May |
Facility information
| Name | The cherry tree-lined promenade of the Jōsai Waterway. |
| Address | Kamitaki, Toyama City |
| Access | ◆Public Transportation: 30 minutes from Toyama Station by Toyama Chihō Railway, then a 5-minute walk from Ōkawadera Station. ◆By private car: 30 minutes by car from Toyama IC |
| Remarks | Cherry blossom blooming forecast |