Yokota Air Base Sakura Spring Festival

Last Updated on March 27, 2025

Event Overview

Yokota Air Base, situated within the western metropolitan region of Tokyo, periodically hosts public events throughout the year.

Among these is the Sakura Spring Festival, an occasion that highlights the cherry blossom trees lining the approach to the base’s eastern entrance.

This festival serves as a cultural exchange event, fostering relationships between the U.S. military installation and the surrounding Japanese community.

The Sakura Spring Festival incorporates a combination of natural observation and community engagement.

Attendees can view the seasonal cherry blossoms, while also engaging with a variety of vendors and activities.

The event features a local agricultural market, offering regional produce and goods.

Additionally, a selection of both Japanese and American culinary options are available for purchase from food vendors.

The festival provides a range of entertainment, including musical performances and other activities.

Transactions with vendors can be conducted using either United States dollars or Japanese yen, facilitating ease of purchase for both local and international attendees.

There is no admission fee for entry to the Sakura Spring Festival at the base.

Venue Information

Location: 517 Mitsugi, Musashimurayama, Tokyo 208-0033, Japan

Dates: March 29th 2025

Opening Times: 11am – 4:30pm

Entry Cost

Free.

Event Details

Getting There

The event takes place along McGuire Avenue, which is the road leading to Yokota Air Base’s East Gate.

The area can be reached in around 10 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes on foot from Seibu-Tachikawa Station, which is served by the Seibu Haijima Line.

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