One of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Yamagata Prefecture with about 2,000 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino and Shidarezakura. The western slope of the mountain top boasts ancient Edohigan trees over 400 years old in full bloom. Best viewing period: Mid-April to late April. Warm winters may cause early cherry blossom blooming. 【Cherry Blossom Festival】Tendo Cherry Blossom Festival 【Period】Saturday, April 5 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 【Time and Content】① Kuratsugawa Shidarezakura Illumination【Saturday, April 5 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025】 ② Human Shogi【Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2025】, etc. 【Night Cherry Blossom Viewing Content】① Kuratsugawa Shidarezakura Illumination ② Lantern lighting along the Maizuruyama walkway 【Period】Saturday, April 5 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 【Lighting Time】18:30〜22:00 Fee: Free Stalls: ・Maizuruyama Summit: Around 5 stalls【Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 20, 2025】 ・Inside the Tendo City Cultural Center parking lot: 10 to 15 stalls【Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13, 2025】 Banquet feasibility: No Local specialties: Shogi pieces, Japanese sake (Dewazakura, Yamagata Masamune), wine, soba, fruit, meat, rice, and wooden products