''Kameoka Sakura Marche'' began on March 30, 2024 along the Nanatani River in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, which is famous for its cherry blossoms (Chitose-cho and Kawarabayashi-cho, Kameoka City). Most of the trees were still in bud, but tourists spotted early-blooming varieties and Somei Yoshino trees that had begun to bloom here and there, took photos, and enjoyed meals.
Approximately 1,500 Yoshino cherry trees are planted along the approximately 1 km long bank of the Nanatani River. Parents and children visited the plaza in front of the Sakura Park Gymnasium, where food stalls and food trucks were lined up, enjoying snacks such as sushi and pizza under the cherry blossom trees.
Part of "Kameoka Sakura Week" held by an executive committee made up of local residents' associations, cities, etc. The Marche was scheduled to run until March 31st, but they are considering holding it next weekend, when it is expected to be at its peak. Teruo Hirose, chairman of the executive committee and chairman of the Chitose Town Neighborhood Association, said, ''We expected this weekend to be the peak, but it's difficult to predict when the cherry blossoms will bloom.''
The Nanatani River and Nango Park in front of JR Kameoka Station are also lit up. Details can be found on the week's homepage.
