Discover Japan cherry blossom dates and the best places to see it across the country, as revealed in the 2024 annual sakura forecast.
The Gojo River in Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture, has about 1,400 cherry blossom trees that line the river for about 7.5 km. The Iwakura Sakura Festival is held every year during the cherry blossom season. Dashi floats are on display during the festival, andNonbori Araiis performed in the ...
3. Shidarezakura - Weeping Cherry Shidarezakura are weeping cherry blossom trees, i.e. they have drooping branches. These trees have blossoms with five or more petals. Those with five are Shidarezakura and those with more than five petals are called Yaeshidarezakura. ...
Mifuneyama Rakuen, situated in Saga, is a park spanning over 50 hectares where you can envelop yourself in the beauty of nature. In spring, the park comes alive with the blooming of 2,000 cherry blossom trees alongside 200,000 azalea trees, crafting a mesmerizing and picturesque landscape fill...
Spring in Japan is cherry blossom season. It doesn't last long though, so plan your trip with this guide to the best places and times to see the sakura.
Japanese families also eagerly await this time. Many attend cherry blossom festivals or simply enjoyhanami,the tradition of viewing and enjoying the beauty of the cherry blossom. Many people indulge in picnics beneath the blooming cherry trees. ...
Today, we’ll take a look at the five main types of cherry trees that can be easily spotted once you know what to look for. 1. Somei Yoshino Photo courtesy of:mayflyon Flickr Somei yoshino(Yoshino cherry) are the most common type of sakura in Japan, and indeed are what many people ...
At the southern tip of Japan, cherry(樱花) trees burst into bloom at the end of March, later they begin to bloom in other parts of the country-first on the southern and then on the northern islands. Most cherry trees in Japan are of the Somei-Yoshino type, known for its short bloomin...
When the Japanese gather under the cherry blossom trees every April, they’re not just admiring the aesthetic attributes of a flower. Over tables of sake-filled glasses, bento boxes and sweet mochi, they’re seizing the day. They’re wringing the beauty out of life. They’re commemorating ...
Keep in mind that the beautiful cherry trees are delicate. Don’t sit on the roots or hang anything on any part of the tree. And never touch the petals nor shake the branches. The beauty of the blossoms is best admired from a distance. In Japan, the weather in spring is...