A Guide to Cherry Blossom Season Japan

Parks turn into pink havens, lakes and streets turn a shade pink and the whole of Japan illuminating flushes of pink, the cherry blossom season is truly one of the best times to visit the country! Planning a proposal or simply relishing the beauty of Japan during its prime cherry blossom season does sound like an enticing endeavour that must be taken up, right? Or even experiencing the marvellous bloom of the sakuras with family is quite dreamy. People from around the world are drawn to the exciting cherry blossom festivals in Japan during the cherry blossom season. So why must you push your Japan plans any further? Book your tickets, pack your bags light and head to the island country to indulge in the myriad cherry blossom experiences in Japan! Oh, and if you are clueless about things, we have got you covered. Here’s the perfect guide to making the most of the cherry blossom season in Japan.

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Best time to witness cherry blossom in Japan

Mid-March through early May is usually the cherry blossom season with the whole of Japan decked up with a pandemonium of pink petals. However, it is always better to know the spot-on period for the best experience, right? March is the practically perfect month to make the most of the cherry blossom viewing season. Trust us when we tell you, each and every month in the cherry blossom calendar comes with an interesting diversity in the kind of blooms that you will get to witness. While all these facts about cherry blossoms showcasing variety could make it difficult for you to choose the best time, you can never go wrong with a Japan trip in March. Surround yourself with cherry blossom petals and the sweet scent of the flower while you down some of the top Japanese street cuisine.

When is cherry blossom expected in 2021 in Japan?

Expect cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 14, Nagoya, Hiroshima and Kyoto on March 22, Osaka on March 23 and Sendai on March 28. Just remember these dates and plan your trip accordingly! You can also plan your trip based on the speculated timeline of the top cherry blossom places in Japan -

Tokyo - Mid to late March

Naha - Mid-January

Kyoto - End of March

Nagasaki - End of March,

Shizuoka - Mid to late March

Hiroshima - End of March

Sendai - Beginning of April

Osaka - End of March

Sapporo - End of April and beginning of May

Nagoya - End of March

Best places to visit to see cherry blossom in Japan

Yoshino

The neighbourhood of Yoshino carpeted with the blushing blooms of sakura easily make it one of the top places to visit in Japan for cherry blossom viewing! Ask any local in Japan for the best cherry bloom destination and they will lead you to Yoshino. The cascading cherry blossom blooms during the viewing season with a mountainside backdrop is probably the IG post you've been longing all this time!

Maruyama Park

Tokyo might be the capital of modernity in Japan but Kyoto is the symbol of Japanese traditions. The ancient town is dotted with not just some of the finest tourist attractions but also the most epic cherry blossom viewing sights. In fact, Maruyama Park is the perfect spot for you to choose to experience the beauty of cherry blossoms. Decked right in the main locale of the Park lies the tall shidarezakura weeping cherry tree, which illuminates extensive beauty under the moonlight. Exploring the Philosopher's Path in the park, lined with cherry blossoms would be quite the experience that you seek.

Fuji Five Lakes

With the stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji and the five lakes flowing, the whole experience of cherry blossoms is only amplified! Loll in the bubbling onsens while the silky pink petals of sakura trees encapsulate you.

Hirosaki Castle

The three-storeyed castle in Japan is perfectly surrounded by an intimidating moat and cherry blossom trees on all sides. Needless to say, the events that take place at the tree-lined park illuminates the pink-hued magic that you seek to witness in Japan during the cherry blossom season!

Ueno Park

Juxtaposed with the high-paced cosmopolitan capital of Japan brims the immaculate gardens and riverside promenades where life seems to take a slow course. Ueno Park is surely the perfect place for a great cherry blossom viewing experience. It is the home to cherry blossom festivals, after all. Can't expect anything less from the place. Home to more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees, you can rest assured that it would be a fun endeavour to indulge in some sticky rice balls or takoyaki as you gaze through museums, shrines, ponds and cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park.

Lake Kawaguchi

As the second-largest lakes of Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi is not just a famous hot spring resort town but also a fabulous locale for cherry blossom viewing! The glorious pink petals turning the place into a rather alluring canvas is an image you cannot shake away. Especially, when it has the backdrop of the sparkling Lake Kawaguchi! If you are planning to do a Japan tour during the cherry blossom viewing season anyway, why not add this place to your list too?

Indulge in hanami (Japanese word translating to appreciating the beauty of cherry blossom during viewing season) as you visit the gorgeous country of Japan during the cherry blossom season! Of course, take your family along as the experience of such exquisite beauty is best enjoyed in the company of your mains! You can thank us later for this.

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