Is Hanaikada Cherry Blossom Rafts (Hirosaki) happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~April. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
In Hirosaki Park, fallen cherry petals collect on the calm surface of the castle moats forming floating rafts called hanaikada.
The effect is most striking during peak bloom when thousands of blossoms fall and nightly illumination creates mirror-like reflections on the water.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Hirosaki Castle Moat - South Side (Main Hanaikada Viewing Area) |
| Kogane-bashi Bridge & Outer Moat (Reflections and Illuminations) |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.