Cherry blossom festival 2023 at ARK Hills

31 March – 2 April 2023
ARK Hills

Every spring the neighbourhood of ARK Hills will awash in soft shades of pink.

During the cherry blossom season 2023, the commercial complex will host events to celebrate spring, for the first time since four years ago.

Cherry blossom festival 2023 at ARK Hills

◆ Cherry blossoms

Some 150 Somei Yoshino cherry trees will burst into bloom along the surrounding streets, giving a total length of one kilometer, very pleasant to stroll along.

◆ Lighting of cherry trees

Cherry trees lining the streets surrounding ARK Hills from Sakura-zaka to Spain-zaka will be lit up nicely.

【Dates】 Late March – mid April (according to the flowering of cherry trees)
【Hours】 5 – 10 pm

◆ ARK Hills Sakura Yokocho

The third floor of ARK Hills will be turned into “Sakura Alley”, with live music and 1,000-yen snack and drink set on the occasion.

◆Gourmet stalls

11 stalls will serve snacks to go for o-hanami party on artificial turf at the ARK Karajan Square.

◆O-hanami music

Free live music by musicians during the festival.

◆ Roof Garden: special public opening

A special public opening of the Roof Garden on top of the Suntory Hall building

【Time】 31 March (10 am – 5 pm); 1 April (10 am – 2 pm); 2 April (10 am – 5 pm)
【Place】 Suntory Hall “Roof Garden”

◆ Hills Marché special edition

【Time】1 – 2 April (10 am – 5 pm)
【Place】 ARK Karajan Square