Happo-en has been around for 400 years and was once part of a warlord’s estate, but today it’s a peaceful Japanese garden used for events such as this festival, which celebrates the coming of spring. From March 20 to April 10, you can see the garden’s 80 or so cherry blossom trees illuminated with baby pink lights between sundown and 9pm.
On April 7, there’s a one-night-only event with local jazz DJ Shuya Okino from 6.30pm to 9pm. Advance tickets start from ¥1,500 (¥2,000 on the day) with one drink, or ¥4,500 (¥5,000 on the day) with all-you-can-drink Moët & Chandon champagne. You can purchase tickets via the PassMarket ticketing website. Those who have a ticket to the event can also access the Garden Bar within the garden, where you’ll get to enjoy a glass of champagne while being surrounded by cherry blossom trees.