About 50 minutes from central Tokyo by car, the adventure resort Sagamiko MORI MORI (Sagamihara City, Kanagawa) is holding the "Sagamiko Cherry Blossom Festival" from March 20 (Friday/holiday) to April 19 (Sunday), 2026. Approximately 2,500 cherry trees bloom across the park grounds — one of the largest displays in the Kanto region — and cherry blossoms tend to open a little later here than in central Tokyo, extending the hanami season.
The festival runs from daytime thrill rides set against cherry blossom scenery all the way through to illuminated nighttime viewing.
Official Website: https://www.sagamiko-resort.jp/sakura/
Scenic Cherry Blossom Attractions
Sagamiko MORI MORI offers a lineup of attractions designed to be enjoyed with the cherry blossoms as a backdrop.
Magical Wave — opened last year — sends riders down a 100-meter course straight through an avenue of cherry trees.
Sky Pedal lets visitors pedal through the air at an altitude of 370 meters with cherry blossoms spreading out below.
Tengu Dojo, the aerial obstacle course where participants leap between trees at roughly the same height as the cherry blossom branches, is available on weekends and holidays until April 12 (Sunday).
Other highlights include the Futen suspension bridge at 370 meters above sea level:
The Muscle Monster giant athletic course:
The Pair Lift, which passes over cherry, plum, forsythia, and kerria blossoms:
The F-1 Kart racing through cherry-lined courses:
And the cycle-type attraction Sky Rider, which passes directly through the cherry trees:
Spring Photo Spots: Japanese Umbrella Tea Corner & Cherry Blossom Dome
A Japanese-style open-air tea ceremony photo spot decorated with traditional umbrellas will be set up during the festival. Visitors can take out limited cherry blossom-themed food from restaurant "Wild Dining" to enjoy while viewing the plum and cherry blossoms.
A new dome-shaped photo spot filled with large paper flower cherry blossoms is also making its debut, offering a bright and colorful backdrop for spring photos.
Night Cherry Blossom Illumination
After dark, the cherry trees are lit up by 6 million LED bulbs as part of "Yozakura Illumination," creating a dreamlike nighttime viewing experience during the Sagamiko Illumillion event.
Certified as one of the "Kanto Top Three Illuminations" since 2018, the Sagamiko Illumillion continues until May 10 (Sunday), 2026. During the cherry blossom season, the illuminated sakura at night create a particularly memorable scene.
Ladder Truck Illumination Show — Spring Edition
The "Hashigosya Tsuri-show," an ongoing world-first illumination show using a real aerial ladder truck, gets a spring makeover with a cherry blossom-inspired light display. The light performance frequency also increases from 2 times per hour to 4 times per hour after tree completion.
Night Bubble Show (March 20 and 21 only)
On March 20 (Friday/holiday) and March 21 (Saturday), bubble artist team "Bubble Works" will present a special "Night Bubble Show," featuring illuminated soap bubbles floating through the air to music against the illumination backdrop. This show is limited to two nights only.
Restaurant Wild Dining: Limited Sakura Menu
Restaurant "Wild Dining" will serve a cherry blossom-themed one-hand food menu during the festival. Items can be enjoyed indoors with views of the spring scenery through large windows, or taken outside to the park's photo spots.
Hanami BBQ at Wild Cooking Garden (March 16 – April 19)
One of the Kanto region's largest BBQ venues, Wild Cooking Garden, is opening its normally accommodation-guest-only private deck to day visitors for the festival period. The open wood deck, set against a backdrop of cherry trees in full bloom, is available for hanami-style barbecue.
Period: March 16 (Monday) to April 19 (Sunday), 2026
Price: ¥4,000 per person (adults and children same price)
Special "Spring in Full Bloom BBQ" menu contents: Beef short rib, pork skewer, chicken skewer, pork belly ball skewer, vegetable set (carrot, potato, broccoli), smoked set (camembert cheese, bratwurst, soft-boiled egg), yakisoba, donut skewer
Sagamiko Onsen "Ururi": Sakura Bath (March 20–22)
The adjacent Sagamiko Onsen "Ururi" will offer a special "Sakura Bath" in its outdoor high-concentration carbonated spring from March 20 (Friday/holiday) to March 22 (Sunday). The water turns cherry blossom pink with a light sakura fragrance. Seasonal limited menu items will also be available at the onsen's restaurant.
Sagamiko Illumillion
Sagamiko Illumillion is in its 17th year and has been certified as one of the "Kanto Top Three Illuminations" since 2018. Taking advantage of the vast grounds and natural elevation changes, the event showcases 6 million LED lights integrated with the surrounding forest. In 2025, it received the Excellence Entertainment Award (2nd place) at the "International Illumination Award" ceremony held on November 11, 2025.
Sagamiko Illumillion period: Until May 10 (Sunday), 2026 (closed on some days)
Admission & Operating Hours
Operating Hours
- Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Weekends & Holidays: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Daily operations: March 13 (Friday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026
Weekends and holidays only: From April 6 (Monday) onwards
Hours may vary by day — check the official website for details
Admission (Entry Only)
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | from ¥2,000 |
| Child / Senior | from ¥1,300 |
| Pet (dog) | ¥1,000 (2nd pet onwards ¥500) |
Free Pass (All Attractions)
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | from ¥4,700 |
| Child / Senior | from ¥3,700 |
| Pet (dog) | ¥2,000 |
Night Free Pass (on sale from 2:00 PM)
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | from ¥3,000 |
| Child / Senior | from ¥2,400 |
| Pet (dog) | ¥1,500 |
Lift rides are free from 4:00 PM
Children: ages 3 to elementary school; Seniors: age 65 and above
Prices may vary by season
Getting There
By Car
- Approximately 7 minutes from Sagamiko-Higashi IC on the Chuo Expressway
- Approximately 15 minutes from Sagamihara IC on the Ken-O Expressway; approximately 20 minutes from Takao-san IC
By Train
- Approximately 8 minutes by bus bound for Mikage from JR Chuo Main Line Sagamiko Station
- Approximately 50 minutes from JR Yokohama Line Hashimoto Station (transfer at Mikage Bus Terminal) bound for Sagamiko Station
Alight at the "Sagamiko MORIMORI Mae" bus stop
