noun
cherry blossom festival
A festival held during cherry blossom season, often featuring food stalls, performances, and flower-viewing parties.
毎年、桜祭りには多くの人が集まる。
Every year, many people gather for the cherry blossom festival.
花見 refers specifically to the activity of viewing cherry blossoms, while 桜祭り is the broader festival event.
Compound of 桜 (sakura, 'cherry blossom') and 祭り (matsuri, 'festival').