Senshu Park is the site of the former residence of the Satake clan, lords of Akita with a fief of 200,000 koku. It was developed into a park in the 29th year of the Meiji era. In cherry blossom season, approximately 650 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino, bloom magnificently. From mid-May, azaleas also come into full bloom. Viewing period: Mid-April to late April 【Cherry Blossom Festival】Senshu Park Cherry Blossom Festival 【Period】April 12 (Saturday) – April 23 (Wednesday) 【Time & Content】10:00-21:00・Stall vendors, street performances 【Night Cherry Blossom Viewing】Senshu Park Osaka Entrance (Inner Moat), Honmaru Illumination 【Period】April 12 (Saturday) – April 23 (Wednesday) 【Illumination Time】18:00-22:00 Opening & Closing: Open 24 hours Fee: Free Stalls: About 60 stalls Banquet Guidelines: 1) Regarding location staking Senshu Park is a public park. Malicious location staking may result in removal. 【Examples of malicious location staking】 ・Driving stakes into the ground and enclosing with ropes, etc. ・Using ropes around trees or park structures to claim spots ・Illegal occupation of azumayas（Please understand that these are public buildings） For more details, contact Akita Tourism & Convention Association, Tel. 018-824-8686 2) About handling fire Campfires and barbecues are generally prohibited in the park.