Starting from late March, cherry blossoms bloom in major places in Japan from south to north. This is the most beautiful season. Come and follow KLOOK’s editor in Japan to take a look at Japan’s famous cherry blossom viewing spots, which internet celebrity spots are suitable for check-in, and which niche spots are suitable for concave shapes~
A little knowledge about cherry blossoms
The cherry blossom season in Japan usually starts in January By May, they bloom from south to north, and you can see cherry blossoms in Okinawa as early as the end of January. Beginning in late March this year, the cherry blossoms gradually moved northward from the southern part of Kyushu, passing through Shikoku, the Seto Inland Sea coast, the Kanto region, the Hokuriku region, and the Tohoku region, and arrived in the Hokkaido region around early May. In the most popular areas of Tokyo and Kansai, cherry blossoms bloom from late March to mid-April. According to the latest forecast from the Japan Meteorological Corporation, the flowering time across Japan is as follows:
Tokyo area
NO.1 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is the largest cherry blossom viewing location in Tokyo with convenient transportation and rich varieties of cherry blossoms. There are about 1,300 cherry blossoms of 70 different varieties in the garden, which bloom in succession and have a long blooming period.
Pic | Flickr@grant1980
Address: 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Flowering period: mid-March to the end of April
NO.2 Chidori-fuchi
Chidori-fuchi is located on the moat outside the Tokyo Imperial Palace. During the cherry blossom season every year, there is greenery along the bank. In the film, weeping cherry blossoms fall into the river. Take a boat ride in the pink cherry blossom tunnel to feel the joy of spring, and use the paddle to gently paddle across the water covered with cherry blossom petals, as if you are in a fairyland.
Pic |Flickr@Atsushi Tsuchiya
Address: Kudanminami Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Flowering period: late March to mid-April
Reservation website: http://www.klook.com/zh-CN/activity/1070-cherry -blossoms-tour-tokyo/
NO.3 Meguro River
Rows of cherry blossoms stretch for 4 kilometers along the Meguro River. The cherry trees hang low on the water, forming a pink arch bridge. As night falls, lanterns are lit on both sides of the river bank, and the cherry blossoms are reflected in a different kind of beauty than during the day. The Meguro River's night cherry blossoms are one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.
Pic | Flickr@Takeshi tanaka
Address: Ohashi to Shimomeguro, Kiguro-ku, Tokyo
Flowering period: late March to mid-April
NO.4 Shiba Park
Shiba Park is located under the red Tokyo Tower, with Zojoji Temple as the center An old metropolitan park. This is the most beautiful place to take photos of cherry blossoms and Tokyo Tower. Surrounded by the gorgeous cherry blossoms, Tokyo Tower is even more beautiful.
Pic | Instagram@yumihr
Address: 4-10-17 Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Flowering period: late March to mid-April
Kyoto area
NO.1 Kiyomizudera Temple
Kiyomizudera Temple, listed as a World Cultural Heritage, is available all year round. popular destination. The most famous wooden Kiyomizu stage is surrounded by more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees in full bloom every spring, as if it is trapped in a sea of pink clouds. There is also a cherry blossom viewing activity at night, with the lights twinkling and dreamlike.
Pic | www.gookulo.jp
Address: 1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Flowering period: late March to the end of April
NO.2 The Path of Philosophy
This is a walking path of about two kilometers connecting Ginkakuji and Oji Shrine. Along the way, Yoshino cherry blossoms are planted. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the spring breeze blows the cherry blossom snow, and the falling petals turn the river into a pink cherry blossom river, which is unforgettable.
Pic | Flickr@Alex Chen
Address: Jōdoji Ishibashi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Flowering period: late March to late April
NO.3 Arashiyama
Go to Arashiyama and take a small train bound for spring to go over the pink cherry blossom tunnel and ferry Thousands of cherry blossoms are in bloom in Nakanoshima Park, Tenryuji Temple and along the Katsura River near Tsukibashi. Taking a boat tour to see the cherry blossoms in the mountains of the Hozu River Valley is also a good option.
Pic |Flickr@Jennifer
Address: Sagano, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto and Arashiyama, Nishikyo-ku
Flowering period: late March to the end of April
Reservation website: https://www.klook.com/zh-CN/activity/3017-cherry-blossom- day-tour-kyoto/
Other areas
NO.1 Fukuoka Nishi Park
is located in Nishi Park in Chuo District, Fukuoka City, Kyushu. It is ranked among the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan" and is a cherry blossom viewing resort in the Kyushu region. There are about 1,300 cherry blossom trees here including somei-yoshino, Oshima and weeping cherry blossoms falling in the wind.
Pic | [email protected]
Address: Nishi Park, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Flowering period: late March to early April
NO.2 Himeji Castle
The World Cultural Heritage Himeji Castle is located in Hyogo Prefecture , It is a representative castle outline building in Japan. Cherry blossom season is the most beautiful season of Himeji Castle: the tall castle and snow-white walls are set against the backdrop of nearly a thousand cherry blossoms, presenting an elegant and moving scene.
Pic | Flickr@Vince Chen
Address: Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Flowering period: Late March to mid-April
NO.3 Nara Yoshinoyama
Yoshinoyama is located in the center of Nara Prefecture. There are 30,000 trees every spring. The lovely white cherry blossoms bloom from the foothills to the top of the mountain, and the entire mountain is dyed in cherry blossom color. The view of Mount Yoshino from Yoshimizu Shrine is a breathtaking view with thousands of trees as far as the eye can see.
Pic | Flickr@skycat1961
Address: Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture
Flowering period: late March to late April
NO.4 Osaka Prefectural Mint Sakura Path
Every year in mid-April, the Osaka Mint will open the roads within the bureau Open to the public. This 500-meter cherry blossom path has a history of a hundred years and contains more than 100 kinds of special cherry blossoms. It is one of the few famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan and is only open for one week every year.
Pic | Instagram@luca_leung
Address: 1-1-79 Tenman, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Flowering period: mid-April to late April
NO.5 Fuji Shibazakura
The best time to watch Shibazakura is from mid-April to late May every year. The best season, it is also one of KLOOK’s selected cherry blossom viewing routes. On the vast plain at the foot of Mount Fuji, there are about 800,000 shibazakura trees in full bloom, with bright colors and distinct layers. When the weather is fine, the Shibazakura trees echo Mount Fuji under the blue sky and white clouds.
Pic |Fuji Shibazakura Festival official website
Address: Motosu 212, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitoryu County, Yamanashi Prefecture
Flowering period: mid-April to late May
Reservation website: https://www.klook.com/zh-CN/activity/3176- fuji-shiba-sakura-festival-strawberry-picking-tokyo/
NO.6 Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Park
Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki City has been rated as the top three cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan many times. The weeping cherry blossoms on the stone wall of the castle tower echo the cherry blossom trees on both sides of the west moat. When they are in full bloom, they are full of flowers and lively. Hirosaki Castle, built in the 17th century, is illuminated at night and perfectly matches the cherry blossoms, making it romantic and charming.
Pic | Flickr@Glenn Waters
Address: Shirogin-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
Flowering period: late April to mid-May
NO.7 Hakodate Goryokaku Park
Goryokaku is a star-shaped building built in the Edo period of Japan Fortress, during the cherry blossom season, climb up to the Goryokaku Tower and look out. A five-pointed star colored pink by the cherry blossoms appears in front of you, which is unique and beautiful. Goryokaku Park also holds a lighting event during the night view, and the cherry blossom tunnel in the park is also a sight not to be missed.
Pic | Flickr@nans0410
Address: Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Flowering period: late April to mid-May
Tips:
How to take beautiful photos during the crowded cherry blossom season~
. Get up early, get up early, get up early: early morning The spots are always quiet and the sunlight is soft. Go in as soon as the temple or park opens to avoid the large crowds of tour groups and student groups. You can definitely take some good photos without tourists.. Catch a late gathering: The peak of cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo and Kansai is from late March to mid-April, so avoid this peak period and choose to go to Northeastern Japan and Hokkaido to enjoy cherry blossoms, or the flowering period will be longer until mid-May. Fuji Shibazakura. . Seek tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, and find your own way: You can cleverly avoid the large crowds of people by changing the time and method of visiting famous tourist attractions, or you can simply choose a niche and unpopular temple attraction to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms exclusively. Japan’s cherry blossom season is about to go online. You must be impatient to go to Japan to experience a cherry blossom rain~ KLOOK has prepared cherry blossom viewing projects in multiple regions for you. Click below to read the full text, and you can go to the official website to choose more product, let’s enjoy the exclusive flower viewing time together ~
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