Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Viewing (Sakura no Torinuke), Osaka 2026

Dates & time: April 9, 2026 (Thu) - April 15, 2026 (Wed) Weekdays 10:00–19:15 / Sat & Sun 9:00–19:15 (all visitors out by 19:45). Hours from the 2026 edition
Price & booking: Free (advance reservation required) In 2026, entry was by advance online reservation only (first come, first served), and visitors without a booking were not admitted. Bookings opened on 18 March at 9:00 on a dedicated site, where you pick a 30-minute entry slot. Each booking covered up to five people including the lead applicant (infants not counted), each person could book only one slot per day, and only individuals could apply. About three quarters of the places were released first, with the rest opening on 1 April, and any slot that still had space could be booked up to the day itself. On the day, show the 2D code from your confirmation email at the entrance. Booking details for 2027 will be posted on the Japan Mint official site.
Venue & access: Japan Mint Head Office (enter at the South Gate, exit at the North Gate) 【Entrance – South Gate】About 15 minutes on foot from Temmabashi Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line / Keihan Line) or Osakajo-Kitazume Station (JR Tozai Line)
【Exit – North Gate】About 15 minutes on foot to Osakatemmangu Station (JR Tozai Line), Minami-morimachi Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line), Sakuranomiya Station (JR Loop Line) or Kyobashi Station (JR / Keihan)
※No parking and no drop-off point for tour buses

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Japan Mint Head Office (enter at the South Gate, exit at the North Gate), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Once a year, for seven days while the cherry trees are in bloom, the Japan Mint in Osaka opens the roughly 560-metre lane that runs through its grounds along the old Yodo River. The tradition dates back to 1883, when the Mint's director decided the blossoms were too good to keep for staff alone, and the one-way route in through the South Gate and out through the North Gate is what gave it the name "Torinuke" (passing through). Around 140 varieties line the lane, most of them late-blooming double-flowered cherries, including rare ball-shaped types such as Benitemari and Otemari. Admission is free, and every edition since 2022 has been run by advance online reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. It suits anyone who wants to walk slowly past dozens of cherry varieties rather than a single sea of pink.

NOTE

The lane

One way only, from the South Gate (Temmabashi side) to the North Gate (Sakuranomiya-bashi side); you cannot turn back
Toilets near the entrance and near the exit
Electric wheelchairs are allowed on the route. Wheelchairs are also lent out, but only a limited number
Coin sets, metal crafts and Mint rice crackers (zohei senbei) are sold on site
The Mint Museum is closed during the event

The cherry trees (2026)

331 trees of 140 varieties, most of them late-blooming double-flowered cherries
Each year the Mint picks one variety as its "Blossom of the Year"

Not allowed inside

Eating, drinking and smoking (the whole site is non-smoking)
Parasols, selfie sticks and tripods
Bicycles, and pets other than assistance dogs
Bags are checked at the entrance

※The event may be cancelled at short notice for bad weather. Cancellations are posted on the Japan Mint website and emailed to everyone with a booking

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Cherry Blossom Viewing?

Not yet. The Mint sets the dates from its cherry blossom forecast and usually announces them around mid-March. The last five editions ran 13–19 April 2022, 7–13 April 2023, 5–11 April in both 2024 and 2025, and 9–15 April 2026, seven days each time.

Can I go without a reservation?

From 2022 to 2026 it was run by advance online reservation every year, and people without a booking were not admitted. Admission is free and bookings are first come, first served. The 2027 arrangements will be announced together with the dates.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Electric wheelchairs, including mobility scooters with handlebars, can be used on the route. The Mint has a limited number of wheelchairs to lend and asks visitors to bring their own where possible. If you would like a staff member to guide you along the lane, ask any nearby staff or security guard.

Can I drive there?

The Mint has no parking for the event and no drop-off point for tour buses, and roads around it are restricted during the event, so visitors are asked to come by public transport.