Japan’s cherry blossom blooming schedule Where does the Japanese cherry blossoms start?

Japan’s cherry blossoms bloom from March to May. Although no one can go to Japan to see cherry blossoms at the moment, but the situation will stabilize over time, and you can still go to some areas to see cherry blossoms in May.

Japanese cherry blossom map

Due to global warming, Japan’s cherry blossoms bloom earlier this year. When the cherry blossoms are in bloom, the sky turns pink. If you want to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom, you must strictly abide by the flowering period forecast issued by the Japan Meteorological Observatory! We have selected several famous cherry blossom viewing spots in different flowering periods and let everyone enjoy the flowers together~

March|Kansai, Kyushu, Shikoku

Nara, Yoshinoyama

Yoshinoyama is famous for its cherry blossoms and has the reputation of "the best in Japan". Every spring, pink cherry blossoms bloom in the mountains, just like scenes in anime! If you are here for the cherry blossom season, don't miss this place. It is one of the beautiful scenery that you cannot miss in your life because pink is everywhere!

There are trains from Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. It takes about an hour and a half by train from Osaka to Yoshino. The scenery along the way to Mount Yoshino is picturesque. It is very relaxing to listen to music and bask in the sun on the train. The first stop is at the foot of the mountain. The sea of ??cherry blossoms that can be seen on the shuttle bus all the way to Panshan is simply beautiful!

From the foot of Mount Yoshino to the top of the mountain, there are tens of thousands of books—ten thousand volumes of books—ten thousand volumes of books—ten thousand volumes of books. Among them, the area with the best view is Senbon. Senbon must go to the observation deck of Yoshimizu Shrine, where you can see the panoramic view of the cherry blossom trees on the mountain~

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Tang's Home

Yoshinoyama Nakamoto Park, Yoshino Town, Yoshino Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, Japan

http://www.hounoya.gr.jp

Generally, tourists spend the most money Spend a day visiting Mount Yoshino. Can they deserve such beautiful scenery? So the high-end way to visit Mount Yoshino is to stay here for a night. The hotels and B&Bs up and down Mount Yoshino are all very large, but only one - Tang Yuanbao and his family occupy the best viewing spot, clearly visible at a glance, in the open air. Located on the edge of Yoshimizu Shrine, it has the same view as the shrine. You can see cherry blossoms in the lobby, guest rooms, and hot spring scenery. You can enjoy this magnificent sea of ??flowers in the morning or evening.

Kyoto Arashiyama Cherry Blossom Tunnel

When it comes to cherry blossom viewing places in Kyoto, Arashiyama must be the first choice. Here, there are mountains full of cherry blossoms in spring. The most beautiful place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Arashiyama is on the road, not the destination. First of all, we must understand that Arashiyama Sano Train and Arashiyama Electric are not the same thing. The one who can see the cherry blossom tunnel is Arashiyama Electric!

Lan is not a sightseeing train. The Sakura Tunnel is located on the 500-meter section from Utsuno to the Republic of China. Classic pictures of railways and cherry blossoms can be taken after getting off the train and walking to the railway crossing between the two stations. There are 3-4 locations between Minkoku Station and Utsuno Station specifically for tourists to take photos of the Sakura Train.

Xitaogong Station is the starting point of Aladdin. You can buy a one-day pass for 500 yen. You can ride the Keifuku Kitano Line (Kitano-Hakumei Town direction) unlimited times. There are only two carriages in total. The front and rear of the car are better places to take pictures. The trains run every 10 minutes and come in different colors (purple is the most popular, while others include yellow, green, pink and brown). Walking among the cherry blossoms, you will feel as if you have fallen into the animation of Hayao Miyazaki

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Hirano Shrine

Kitano, Kyoto, Japan Hakuume Town

The final stop of Arashi is Kitano Hakuume Town, which is very close to Hirano Shrine. A 10-minute walk away is a quiet place to watch cherry blossoms.

There are 400 cherry blossom trees of 60 different varieties in the shrine. Since mid-March, peach blossoms have taken the lead in blooming. After that, other cherry blossoms began to bloom, and the flowering period was still very long. The cherry blossoms bloom throughout the shrine for more than a month. Hirano Shrine is famous for its "night cherry blossoms". Walking in the forest and looking up at the sky, you can only see cherry blossoms~

April | Tokyo, Sendai

Tokyo Kikawa

On a spring night in Tokyo, I would like to recommend a sacred place for a date under the cherry blossom trees.

Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

Walking along the Mokuro River, visiting small shops to buy quilt coffee during the day, and lights will be on at night when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Because the waters of the Muhei River are narrow, the cherry blossoms on both sides are dense and extend to the middle, which can fill the entire sky with dreamy cherry blossoms and make the entire air pink. When it's full, a cherry blossom festival is held here, and there are many stalls. It’s definitely worth spending half a day walking around in the spring.

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Starbucks coffee chain in Tokyo

2-19-23 Aobadai, Muji-ku, Tokyo

Except The world's largest Starbucks roastery, Mukurokawa, was designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma, and the design controller must come to check in. The location here is quite good, right next to the Kiguro River. You can easily enjoy cherry blossoms indoors through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows. If you're lucky, you can sit on the outdoor terrace and sip coffee and desserts while avoiding the crowds and admiring the cherry blossoms from above!

Like the Shanghai Starbucks Roastery, Starbucks products are also sold here. The various Tokyo and Sakura limited editions are super nice, as well as tableware and Daruma dolls designed by Kengo Kuma himself. There are many restricted items that can only be purchased in this store!

Tokyo Chidori Garden

Chidori Garden is located on the west side of the Imperial Palace. The river bank is covered with Japanese cherry blossoms and cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms are reflected on the river banks and lakes, forming a tranquil landscape painting. Boating on the lake allows you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing experiences from different perspectives. It is also one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.

While you’re in Sakurabuki, you might as well rent a cruise or bask in the pink petals falling under the cherry blossom trees. When night falls, you can enjoy the romantic night cherry blossoms, and the Tokyo Tower in the distance will be lit up, giving you a different beauty than during the day.

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Tanzaka Park Cruise

1-2/223, Iphincho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Just standing on the shore Admiring the cherry blossoms at Chidorien is not enough. You have to board a boat on the lake to experience a different perspective. You can choose the rowing time before boarding the boat, ranging from 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. It is recommended to board the cruise ship in the evening to enjoy the panoramic sunset and night cherry blossoms.

During cherry blossom season, there are always many rowing teams here. If you have enough time, I recommend you choose a cruise! Especially in Sakurabuki, when the boat sails on the pink lake, how romantic it is for lovers to enjoy the cherry blossoms under the moon~

May | Hokkaido

Hakodate Gorei Fruit Park

Due to the latitude of Hokkaido, the flowering period is relatively late, and the cherry blossoms will only bloom in May. I think Hokkaido has the best chance of realizing your cherry blossom viewing wish this year! Among them, Gorego Park in Hakodate is particularly recommended. Looking down from a high place, the entire park is laid out in a five-pointed star shape, turning into a sea of ??pink star-shaped flowers during the cherry blossom season.

Today, more than 1,600 cherry trees were planted during the reconstruction more than 100 years ago. During the cherry blossom season, there will be landscape lights from 19:00 to 21:00 every night, and the night view is also beautiful (in fact, in addition to the cherry blossom season, the park has red maples in autumn and snow in winter, so it is worth visiting in all seasons of Hokkaido). The park also serves mutton hotpot and limited-edition cherry ice cream. You can sit on the floor under the cherry blossom trees and have a meal while admiring the flowers~

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Goryokaku Tower

Hakodate, Hokkaido No. 43-9, Buyenguo Town

The Wulingguo Tower next to the park is the best viewing point. Climbing to the top of the tower, you can overlook the entire star-shaped flower sea and the sea in the distance. Tickets for the Iron Tower are 900 yuan, and no park tickets are required. Although we have seen many photos online, we are still shocked when we see this five-pointed star with our own eyes. It’s so spectacular, a five-pointed star made entirely of cherry blossoms~