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“Sakura Cosmos Festa” is underway with approximately 500,000 colorful cosmos in full bloom.

2022.10.16

The “Sakura Cosmos Festa” has been held at Sakura Furusato Hiroba since October 8. The cosmos can be seen not only during the daytime, but also at sunset as the sun sets over the Inba Marsh, making it a perfect photo spot.

Period: Oct. 8 to Oct. 23, 2022
Venue: Sakura Furusato Plaza (2714 Usuida, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture)
TiTime: 9:00~16:00 ※free entrance
TEL: 043-486-6000(Sakura City Tourism Association)

・After October 24th (Monday), we will not be able to see the cosmos due to preparations for the Tulip Festa.
・Flying drones in the park without permission is prohibited.

Events during the period

<Operation of sightseeing boats>
On Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, a sightseeing boat will be in operation for visitors to enjoy a tour of the Inba Marsh.

<Cosmos cuttings for sale>
5 vines for 100 yen or 1 bag for 300 yen All-you-can-take♪
You can dig and cut every day during the Sakura Cosmos Festa. (9:00 to 16:00)
(Caution) Please bring boots etc. as the ground is muddy.

<Rental cycle>
Bicycles are available for rent in front of Keisei and JR Sakura Stations and at Sakura Furusato Plaza. You can return your bike to any of the five return locations.

<Dutch windmill tour>
You can tour the interior of the Dutch windmill “Liefde” for free. “Liefde” was built in 1994 by a Dutch engineer with the mechanism part manufactured in the Netherlands. It is Japan’s first windmill that collects water and is powered only by the power of the wind.

<Shop “Saranka”>
The store “Saranka” sells Sakura souvenirs and local vegetables. Soft-serve ice cream made with milk produced in Sakura is popular.

<Traveling Sakura 1-day ticket>
Feel free to visit Sakura by Keisei Electric Railway. The “Tabisuru Sakura 1-Day Ticket” allows you to enjoy the history of the castle town of Sakura, a short trip to enjoy the nature around Inba-numa, delicious meals, and souvenirs of Sakura by using a bus or rented bicycle, all with a single smart phone. The “Tabisuru Sakura 1-Day Ticket” is available through RYDE Corporation’s smartphone application. Paper tickets are also available for those who do not have a smartphone.

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