The Isuzugawa Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Okage Yokocho (Ise, Mie Prefecture) from March 28 to April 5, 2026. This annual spring event invites visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms lining the Isuzugawa riverbanks, along with seasonal food, live music, and cultural experiences.
Premium Flower-Viewing Seats (Hanami Special Seats)
During the festival period, a reservation-only flower-viewing terrace will be set up on the second floor of Noa Sobi Tana, overlooking the row of cherry trees along the Isuzugawa River. Guests can enjoy a seasonal hanami cuisine course and spend time admiring the blossoms at their leisure.
| Period | March 28 (Sat) – April 5 (Sun), 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Evening hours: Mar 28–31, Apr 2–5 (until 9:00 PM) *Mar 31 and Apr 5: until 8:00 PM |
| Price | ¥8,000 (tax included) / 90 minutes *Hanami special cuisine included *Minimum 2 guests required to reserve |
| Capacity | 2 groups per time slot (up to 4 guests per group) |
Menu Highlights
- Seared Ise lobster and seafood platter
- Abalone with fruit sauce, seasonal vegetable assortment
- Sakura-steamed sea bream
- Spring yellowtail shabu-shabu
- Matsusaka beef bite-sized katsu
- Bamboo shoot rice, Ise lobster longevity soup, and more
Spring Music Concert "Hanamachi no Shirabe" (Waiting for the Blossoms)
The "Sakura Concert – Hanamachi no Shirabe" is a music event held to coincide with the season of waiting for cherry blossoms to open. After a sakura-themed special dinner, guests can enjoy performances featuring oboe, piano, and a jazz band.
| Date | March 28, 2026 (Sat) |
| Time | Dinner: from 5:00 PM Performance: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Noa Sobi Tana |
| Price | ¥12,000 (tax included) *Sakura limited cuisine included |
| Capacity | 36 guests |
| Performers | tomoca & Haruo Togashi Duo Moriya Waka Special Band |
Night Cherry Blossom Illumination
After sunset, the cherry trees along the Isuzugawa River will be illuminated, creating a dreamy reflection on the water's surface.
| Period | March 28 (Sat) – April 5 (Sun) |
| Hours | Sunset – approx. 9:00 PM |
| Venue | Isuzugawa riverbank, around Noa Sobi Tana *From April 1–5, illumination also covers the cherry blossoms between Shinbashi and Uradabashi |
Flower-Viewing Food Stalls
Food stalls offering dango (rice dumplings), bento boxes, and other hanami favorites will be set up near the Isuzugawa riverside area.
Visitors can take a seat on a red-felt bench and enjoy the spring scenery at a relaxed pace.
| Period | April 3 (Fri) – April 5 (Sun) |
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM *Hours may change due to weather or other conditions |
Hanami Experience Events
A variety of craft and cultural workshops tied to spring and Ise traditions are also scheduled throughout the festival.
- Hanami sugoroku (board game) stroll around Okage Yokocho
- Glass bead sticker making
- Ise cotton and Matsusaka cotton brooch making
- Ise katazome dyeing – drawstring bag workshop
- Ise washi calligraphy and seal-copying experience
- Spring tapestry making
- Cherry blossom stroll in rented kimono
Isuzugawa Cherry Blossom Festival Overview
| Period | March 28 (Sat) – April 5 (Sun), 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Isuzugawa riverbank area (Ujinakanokirimachi, Ise, Mie Prefecture) |
| Admission | Free |
