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Cherry blossoms in Japan are a truly magical season. Trees covered in a lush cap of bright pink petals, a delicate aroma in the air, and thousands of people enjoying the picturesque views – this only happens once a year. Choose author's tours to Japan to see the cherry blossoms with your own eyes. And if you want to plan your trip yourself, hurry up and buy plane tickets to Tokyo and open a hotel booking service .
When do cherry blossoms bloom in Japan?
The cherry blossom season in the land of the rising sun is from late March to early April, if we are talking about the central part of the country. On the southern islands, the buds open earlier - already in January, and in the north this happens in early May.
Every year, Japanese weather forecasters predict the date of the first flower, the beginning of mass flowering, and its end. Flowering lasts a maximum of two weeks. Therefore, when preparing for a trip, study the local media before opening a flight search service and booking a hotel .
Where does sakura bloom?
Every Japanese city has several large parks or long alleys where sakura grow. It is here that locals and tourists gather in the spring to admire the blossoming season.
Kyoto
If you want to see a real legend - an 80-year-old sakura tree, picturesquely leaning over a pond, visit Maruyama Park. Another option is the Alley of Philosophers, on both sides of which grow cherry trees. During the flowering season, their crowns form a pink dome, shining in the sun.
Tokyo
Most of the blossom-watching enthusiasts gather in Ueno Park. The huge area is home to over 1,000 sakura trees of various varieties. Many of them are early, so it is in this park that mass cherry blossom viewing begins.
Slightly fewer - about 800 trees can be found along the banks of the Meguro River in the area of the same name. It is especially pleasant to walk here in the evening, when the petals are additionally illuminated by lanterns. And if you want unusual impressions - go to the Chidorigafuchi Moate Park, which is open on the territory of the Imperial Palace. There you can admire the delicate buds from the water.
Nara
Nara is a great city for nature lovers. Stroll through the picturesque streets, then head south to Mount Yoshino. There are more than 30,000 cherry blossom trees in the area, their pink flowers covering the slopes like a soft blanket.
Sapporo
And you can get acquainted with religious shrines surrounded by pink flowers in Maruyama Park in Sapporo. The Hokkaido Temple is open next to it. A picturesque alley of cherry and plum trees leads to it.
Fukuoka
Want to combine historical sightseeing with cherry blossom viewing? Visit the Fukuoka Castle Ruins and the adjacent Maizuru Park. The blossoming crowns transform every corner here.
Osaka
There are about 5,000 cherry trees in Kema Sakuranomiya Park. You can stroll along the alleys or take a boat tour. And Osaka Castle is perfect for a quiet picnic. Choose Nishinomaru Garden and get ready for a bright impression.
How to admire sakura?
As soon as the first buds of cherry blossoms bloom, cherry blossom festivals begin all over the country. The Japanese have turned the contemplation of spring flowers into an art and have given it the name hanami. The beauty and transience of the pink petals on the branches evokes a lot of emotions in both locals and tourists.
The most common way to experience the moment is long picnics in the park. Get up early in the morning, take a blanket, a thermos of tea and snacks with you and go to take a place among the trunks of the cherry trees.
To see this amazing miracle of nature this spring, book a cherry blossom tour from TravelHub. Experienced staff will select the ideal dates, book a convenient hotel and air tickets, and also offer an interesting excursion or entertainment program.
