It’s a great place to do “Ohanami” in Nagoya city.
Just visited there last week. It’s already full bloomed. Many people came here to enjoy Cherry blossom 🌸
Many food trucks ‘re available inside the park. Day time & Night time are great in different feeling.
Enjoy Japanese culture here!
Tsuruma Park was a really nice place to spend some time, even with the weekend crowds. I especially liked how the fountain looked after dark, and the roses added a lot of color when I visited in mid-November. It felt like a calm spot with a few beautiful details that made the walk worth it.
Edit: April 13 - there are no blossoms left :(
Edit: April 2 - cherry blossoms still blooming!
Great park for cherry blossom with lots of places to grab a snack during your stroll. I particularly like Haginochaya! It also has a direct metro access!
We visited on a Sunday afternoon in January; the park is old but well-maintained, and it was bustling with people and full of energy! Bathed in warm sunshine, the park seemed to be hosting a cosplay festival. Young women were performing on stage while middle-aged and older men in the audience were going wild—it was a fascinating scene unlike anything I’d ever seen before.
While Nagoya may not be on the top of everyone's list a best place for Americans to visit in Japan, it's my spot. Not everyone will be able to do what I did, but as a home base for hanami, with a rail pass, it can't be beaten. The rail pass won't cover all routes, but it covers most of my trips, which came in handy during a season in which I had to chase the sun to get views.
That said, it's always on the list of place to go for hanami if you're in Nagoya, and this place is definately worth the trip. Outside of the Nagoya Castle, this is my favorite location, both offering festivals during the event. There was food, music, events, it's quite the experience. I should probably mention, it's also lit up at night, which makes it a must see during the season.
