Okayama MOMOTARO Press March 2020–May 2020 Sightseeing Information Spring Edition 2020 Time for spring and cherry blossom viewing! Located next to Okayama Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle, and full of delicious food stalls! Come take a break from traveling and relax under the beautiful cherry blossoms! Dates: End of March to early April Venue: East bank of the Asahi River and Asahi River Sakura Road 2020 Okayama Sakura Carnival Okayama City residents’ favorite cherry blossom viewing party! Relax in open-air cafés in the spring sunshine, while taking in live performances and enjoying tasty local treats! On Sunday, the Nishigawa area will be closed off to cars and made into a pedestrian paradise. Why not stop by in between sightseeing and take it easy, away from the hustle and bustle? Dates: March 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.) Venue: Around Nishigawa Ryokudokoen Flowers and Greenery Harmony Festival in Nishigawa Enjoy local eats, jazz and dancing throughout town! Okayama Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle lit up in beautiful Japanese colors! Come take a leisurely stroll through the illuminated garden and castle grounds with a traditional Japanese parasol and paper lantern! Dates: May 1 (Fri.) to 10 (Sun.) Spring Garden Illumination and Castle Illumination Warm spring evenings! Okayama Korakuen Garden Okayama Castle website