The vast park of about 80 hectares features approximately 1,500 cherry trees and about 1,800 pine trees, with the cherry blossoms being among the best on the Tsugaru Peninsula. The cherry blossom festival held every year from late April to early May attracts large crowds. The park also hosts a literary monument to Osamu Dazai and a bronze statue erected in 2009. Best viewing period: Late April to early May 【Cherry Blossom Festival】Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival 【Period】Late April to early May (TBD) 【Time & Content】Content: folk song and ballad show, sports and cultural events (planned) 【Night Cherry Blossom Viewing Content】Approximately 140 lanterns will be lit along the cherry blossom street and within Ashino Park (planned) 【Period】Late April to early May (TBD) 【Illumination Time】17:00～22:00 (planned) Opening & Closing Hours: Open 24 hours Fees: Free Stalls: Approximately 80 stalls around the park entrance (during the Kanagi Cherry Blossom Festival) (planned) Party permission: Allowed Party Notes: No open flames Special products: horse buns, delicious Kanagi curry, sweet ume plums