Konosu Park is located beside the prominent Shouganji temple. Konosu Park is very small, but during the cherry blossom season it attracts hundreds of visitors for its mature cherry blossoms. The scene of the temple gates framed by cherry blossoms certainly adds to the appeal of this location for cherry blossom viewing. Moreover, they host a cherry blossom festival each year when the sakura are flowering. In addition, the park has other flowers including a miniature azalea garden.
Information for Shouganji / Shoganji has been moved to its own post.
Konosu Park Cherry Blossoms
There are approximately 200 cherry blossoms, that bloom around the end of March and early April, in Konosu Park. There is also one early blooming cherry blossom that blooms the end of February! The above photo was taken on February 28th 2024. During the period of the spring (end of March / April) cherry blossoms Konosu Park have a one day cherry blossom festival, which is part of the larger “Konosu Cherry Blossom Festival“.
Cherry Blossom Festival
The cherry blossom will be held (all things equal) in Konosu Park on Sunday March 29th 2026, between 10 am and 4 pm. They have festival stalls and live entertainment for the occasion. In addition, according to the poster for the 2026 festival, lanterns will be lit during the period of bloom of the cherry blossoms.
Azalea & Wisteria
There is a small azalea garden in the park. The azalea typically bloom around the second half of April. In 2026 the azalea garden is very rough and ready! I get the impression it is not very well maintained. There is also a large wisteria in the park, but it looks like it is turning green without blooming in 2026.
Shouganji
Information for Shouganji / Shoganji has been moved to its own post:
Other
Later in spring, usually around Golden week, you can see a Nanja Monja tree (White fringe tree) blooming in the temple beside the park. It has become quite famous. The park has a nice, but small, playground.
Cherry Blossom Festival Information
Event: Konosu Park Cherry Blossom Festival 鴻巣公園の桜・さくら祭り
Date: Sunday March 29th 2026
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: free
Venue: Konosu Park, 8 Chome-2-3003-1 Honcho, Konosu, Saitama 365-0038. View on Google Maps.
Access
The park is about a ten to fifteen minute walk from Konosu Station’s east exit, which is on the JR Takasaki Line. There is no parking lot for the park, but the temple has some parking. However, you can not use it for / during the festival.
Event page on Konosu City Website.
The featured image is from the Saitama Prefecture Products Tourism Association.