Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke 2027 Dates TBA
造幣局 桜の通り抜け — Osaka (Kansai)
- Typical bloom
- Dates TBA (usually: one week in mid-April)
- Venue
- Japan Mint Osaka (造幣局大阪支局)
- Scale
- ~340 cherry trees
- Official site
- www.mint.go.jp
For one week each mid-April, the Japan Mint's Osaka grounds open to the public for the Sakura-no-Tourinuke ('cherry blossom walk-through'), a 560m one-way route past roughly 340 trees of about 140 mostly late-blooming double-flowered (yaezakura) varieties not commonly seen elsewhere.
Background
The walk-through tradition dates to 1883, when the Mint's director opened the grounds to the public who had been admiring the trees from outside the fence; it has continued nearly every year since as a one-way, foot-traffic-only route rather than a park to linger in.
Getting there
About a 15-minute walk from JR Osaka Station or Osaka Business Park Station (Osaka Metro Nagahoribashi Line).
Tips
- Because this is a one-way walking route through working government grounds, not a park, there's no picnicking — it's a look-and-move-on experience, typically 30-45 minutes end to end.
- The dates are fixed to a specific week around mid-April chosen for the late-blooming yaezakura, roughly two to three weeks after Osaka's main Someiyoshino peak, so it's a good second stop for a longer Kansai trip.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to see Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke?
- Cherry blossoms at Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke typically peak from Apr 11 – Apr 17. Exact timing shifts year to year with the weather (often by a week or more), so check a real-time bloom forecast close to your trip.
- Where is Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke, and how do you get there?
- Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke is located at Japan Mint Osaka in Osaka. About a 15-minute walk from JR Osaka Station or Osaka Business Park Station (Osaka Metro Nagahoribashi Line).
- How many cherry trees are at Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke?
- Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke has roughly 340 cherry trees.
- Is Japan Mint Sakura-no-Tourinuke free to enter, or do I need tickets?
- Most cherry blossom spots in Japan are free to enter, though some gardens and castle parks charge a small admission fee — especially during peak-season night illuminations. Check the official site for this location's exact pricing.
Last verified against the official source: Sun, August 2, 2026
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