I feel like I was still awake from the New Year’s hangover yesterday, but in a blink of an eye, the latest “Sakura Blossom Prediction” has been released. Time makes people in life come and go, but nature is not absent from the repetition every year.
Sakura's life is short. There is a folk proverb in Japan that says: "Sakura blooms in 7 days", which means that it takes about 7 days for a cherry blossom to bloom and wither, and about 16 days for a whole cherry tree to wither, forming a pattern of cherry blossoms blooming and falling. Characteristics, and beautiful things always make people pity, so Japan, from the royal family to the common people, has a tradition of cherry blossom viewing.
Speaking of how much the Japanese love cherry blossoms, we have to mention the Japanese Chinese character "花见", which is written in kana as はなみ. In Japanese, if there is no specific reference, "Hanami" means to watch cherry blossoms. The Japanese custom of "hanami" originated from the Nara period, when Japanese nobles imitated the nobles of the Tang Dynasty and took plum blossom viewing as an elegant pleasure. It was not until the Heian period that Japanese people really started to enjoy cherry blossoms.
In fact, there were not so many cherry blossom trees in Japan originally, and the reason for planting cherry blossom trees is far from the romantic scenery today.
During the Edo period, in order to relieve the common people's dissatisfaction and encourage them to enjoy cherry blossoms, the general Tokugawa Yoshimune began to plant cherry trees in places such as Mukojima, Oji Asukayama, and the Koganei Tamagawa waterway on the east bank of the Sumida River. , people came one after another, and later Ukiyo-e began to use it as creative material. Over time, the above-mentioned places became cherry blossom viewing spots.
Regardless of the daimyo, lower-level samurai, town people, or longhouse residents, everyone happily embarked on the journey to see the flowers, and the Japanese custom of cherry blossom viewing has been passed down to this day.
However, with the surge in the number of tourists in recent years, some traditional or convenient cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, such as Ueno Park, Chidorigafuchi and Nakameguro, have begun to look like visiting "Zhongshan Park" and are crowded. It was full of foreigners of all kinds speaking different languages.
Today, Meisu followed the "Sakura Blooming Expectations" to sort out some special cherry blossom viewing spots that are not crowded at present. For the coming spring, hurry up and pick up this cherry blossom guide.
Maizuru Park
Sakurasho—— Nishi Park , most Japanese locals come to "Maizuru Park".
In addition to cherry blossoms, there are peonies, wisterias, azaleas, peonies, lotus, camellias, irises and other flowers blooming in all seasons here, which are pleasing to the eye.
[Recommended Hotel - Fukuoka Okura Hotel] A long-established Japanese hotel, the hotel provides up to 10 dining venues and has convenient transportation, 300 meters away from Nakasu Kawabata Subway Station.
[Transportation] Take the subway to Akasaka Station or Ohao Koen Station and walk for about 8 minutes
[Kumamoto’s predicted flowering day] March 25
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Late March to early April
Matsuyama Castle
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Matsuyama
Matsuyama is located in the Shikoku region of Japan, about 2 hours' flight from Shanghai. Compared with Kyoto and Osaka, is not only one of Japan's famous 100 cherry blossom viewing spots, but also a good place to avoid crowds and watch cherry blossoms.
When spring comes every year, the blooming cherry blossoms and the solemn "Matsuyama Castle" make this place a "secret place" away from the crowds.
"Matsuyama Castle" is also the only 12 remaining castles in Japan with a castle tower built before the Edo period. One, located in the center of Matsuyama City. From the castle tower in the city, you can overlook the Matsuyama Plain and the Seto Inland Sea. The view of cherry blossoms, fields and sea cannot be more beautiful.
[Recommended Hotel-Dogo Onsen Yachiyo Ryokan]. It offers Japanese-style rooms with terrace hot springs. It is a 17-minute drive from JR Matsuyama Station.
[Transportation] Take the indoor train bound for "Dogo Onsen" at JR Matsuyama Station, get off at Daikaiji Station, and then walk for 5 minutes to reach
[Matsuyama's predicted flowering day] March 27
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Late March to early April
Euma Sakuranomiya Park
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Osaka
As soon as you exit JR Sakuranomiya Station, you will be greeted by such a beautiful scene, and you are looking forward to the cherry blossoms in the park and riverside.
"Euma Sakuranomiya Park" is a waterfront park about 4.2 kilometers long. It is located along the Okawa River, which represents the water city of Osaka. There are about 4,800 cherry blossom trees including Yoshino Sakura. From late March to The flower season in early April turns the river bank pink. And this famous cherry blossom spot is not limited to strolling to enjoy the cherry blossoms, taking a boat to enjoy the cherry blossoms is also a good choice.
In addition, it is also close to two cherry blossom scenic spots such as " Osaka Castle Park " and "Mint Sakura Avenue", so if you plan to go to Osaka to enjoy cherry blossoms, you may wish to consider arranging these scenic spots together.
[Recommended Hotel - The St. Regis Osaka] The hotel is located in the center of the Midosuji area in Osaka City, a 15-minute walk from Dotonbori.
[Transportation] JR Sakuranomiya Station
[Osaka's predicted flowering date] March 31
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Late March to early April
Yodogawa River Park Kaikaratike area
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Kyoto
Yodogawa in Kyoto Formed by the confluence of the Katsura River, Kizugawa and Uji Rivers, around 250 Yoshino cherry trees are planted in the Ujigawa area built at the confluence. Once they bloom, they form a cherry blossom tunnel about 1.4 kilometers long. There are as many as 40 cherry blossom viewing visitors every year. Thousands of people, well-known throughout Japan.
After coming out of Yawata City Station, follow the road signs. On the way, you pass a very wide and long Miyuki Bridge. From the bridge, you can see a large sea of pink flowers in front of you on the left. In 2017, the local area also added a "Sakura Encounter Pavilion" where people can enjoy the flowers from an observation tower about 25 meters high.
[Recommended Hotel - Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto] The hotel has rooms with outdoor baths to choose from. Guests staying in the hotel can enjoy free happy hour every afternoon and enjoy the views of Arashiyama and Katsura River. Beautiful view.
[Transportation] Get off at Yawata City Station on the Keihan Main Line and walk for 10 minutes
[Kyoto’s predicted flowering day] March 29
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Early April
Yoshinoyama
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Nara
When we arrived in Kyoto, the ancient city of Nara was also Just around the corner, Nara Yoshinoyama is also famous for its cherry blossoms, and is known as the best in Japan. When spring comes, pink cherry blossoms bloom all over the mountains, and are called "Yoshino Senbonzakura." Cherry trees are planted from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, and the mountains are covered with cherry blossoms in spring.
Yoshinoyama, which is famous for its cherry blossoms, is divided into four parts. In April every year, the cherry blossoms are arranged in the order of "thousands of trees at the foot of the mountain", "thousands of trees on the mountainside", "thousands of trees on the mountain", and "thousands of trees on the mountain". They bloom one after another and the scene is spectacular. The red maple leaves in autumn and the white maple leaves in winter are also beautiful.
[Recommended hotel] One-day trip to Kyoto is available
[Nara’s predicted flowering date] March 29
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Late March to early April
Sanenzan Kudo-in Zojoji
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Tokyo
from When you come out of Hamamatsucho Station, walk along the avenue in front of the North Exit and you will find Zojoji Temple under Tokyo Tower. Unlike most other temples, there are no high walls here. The entire temple has a sense of being hidden in the city, basically integrated into the surrounding buildings and roads, and the lush trees surrounding the temple serve as walls.
The full name of "Zōjo-ji Temple" is also called "Sanenzan Kudo-in Zojo-ji Temple". It is a famous temple in Japan. Many people know that it is one of the Tokugawa family's spiritual temples. The solemn main hall is in size. The metropolitan area dominates.
The weeping cherry blossoms with the main hall and Tokyo Tower in the distance are super eye-catching. Together with the Yoshino cherry blossoms, a total of about 200 cherry blossom trees will show their slender and vigorous vitality in spring. So when going to Tokyo in spring, starting from Zojoji Temple and enjoying the cherry blossoms all the way, and finally going up to Tokyo Tower is the right way to start visiting Tokyo.
The flower viewing period of this attraction is from late March to early April. At that time, the nearby cherry blossom attractions such as " Shiba Park " and "Hama-rikyu Onshi Garden" will also usher in the flower season. You can visit them all in Tokyo. A trip to enjoy cherry blossoms is a worthwhile trip.
[Recommended Hotel - Andaz Tokyo] The hotel was opened in 2014. It is fashionable and modern. It is 950 meters away from Tokyo Tower. It can be walked to "Zōjoji Temple" and a five-minute walk to Toranomon Subway Station.
[Transportation] A 3-minute walk from Shiba Park to "Zōjoji Temple"
[Tokyo's predicted flowering day] March 22
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Late March to early April
Shiogama Shrine
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Sendai
Sendai is the capital of Miyagi Prefecture. Sendai Castle Site, Liu Gang Park, Nishi Park and other places in the city are all good places to enjoy cherry blossoms, which are not listed here.
There is a "Shiogama Shrine" 20 kilometers away from downtown Sendai. The deity worshiped in its annex is the Shiotou Old Man God, who is the god of the sea and salt.
In Shiogama Shrine, there are 31 "Shiogama Sakura" trees, which are known as "National Natural Monuments". They are eight-layered cherry blossoms with huge flowers.. There are also 600 other kinds of cherry trees in the shrine. The flower season here is from mid-April to early May, and Shiogama Shrine holds the " Flower Festival" on the fourth Sunday of April every year. It was originally the main festival of the shrine, and it was called because it overlapped with the cherry blossoms. "Flower Festival" or "Sakura Festival".
[Recommended Hotel - Songdao Grand View Resort Hotel] There is a front desk that can speak Chinese, the room windows are very bright, and there are Western and Japanese-style rooms to choose from.
[Transportation] About a 15-minute walk from Honshiogama Station on the JR Sengoku Line
[Sendai’s predicted flowering day] April 7
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Late March to early April
Matsumae Park
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Sapporo
Sapporo is located in the middle of Hokkaido. There are 1,500 Oyama cherry trees in Maruyama Park in the city, and there are 1,500 Oyama cherry trees and Somei Yoshino cherry trees in the adjacent Hokkaido Shrine.
"Matsuzen Park" on the Sapporo Seaside is famous for more than a hundred different kinds of cherry blossoms, including 2,600 weeping cherry blossoms and eight cherry blossoms. The flowering season there is also from late April to late May. During that month, there are blooming flowers every day. There are commemorative events and costume parades.
[Recommended Hotel--Sapporo Park Hotel] You can overlook Nakajima Park from the room, and the transportation is very convenient.
[Transportation] It takes about 1 and a half hours by bus from JR Kikunai Station. Get off at Matsushiro Station and walk for about 5 minutes.
[Forecast flowering day in Sapporo] April 28
[Cherry blossom viewing period] Late March to April First half of the month
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