Sakura or Cherry Blossoms is one of Japan's greatest tourism assets that attracts millions of travelers to witness how these beautiful trees bloom its delicate pink and white flowers.
The Cherry blossom Festival also means hanami, where people gather to welcome the spring season. Backed by the flower viewing tradition (or hanami), different cities in Japan celebrate their very own Cherry Blossom festival to enliven the cherry blossom experience of the tourists even more.
Among the many hanami spots in Japan, here are some of the most popular (and crowded) spots we recommend from the major cities in Japan where you can enjoy the spring season with cherry blossom trees.
Tokyo
1. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
2. Ueno Park
3. Yoyogi Park
4. Meguro River
5. Inokashira Park
6. Sumida Park
7. Imperial Palace East Gardens
8. Rikugien Garden
9. Yasukuni Shrine
10. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Kyoto
1. Kiyomizu-dera
2. Daigo-ji
3. Arashiyama
4. Maruyama Park
5. Okazaki Canal
Osaka
1. Osaka Castle
2. Expo 70 Commemorative Park
3. Osaka Mint Bureau
4. Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park
5. Kema Sakuranomiya Park
Hokkaido
1. Goryokaku Park
2. Matsumae Castle
3. Odori Park
4. Moerenuma Park
5. Maruyama Park-Sapporo
Other Popular Spots
1. Lake Kawaguchi
2. Hirosaki Castle
3. Mount Yoshino
4. Odawara Castle Park
5. Takatojoshi Park
In spring, almost all cherry trees in Japan bloom, although you must take note and consider the forecasts in the internet. Wherever you want to see it, Japan will always give the best sceneries and landscapes in your whole stay.
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