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Japanese cherry blossoms seem to be synonymous with spring.

But there are so many online rumors about where to see the flowers.

The flowers from different places look very similar.

They are all the same pink and beautiful.

So, what are the characteristics of the different cherry blossom viewing spots?

Where should you go to see the flowers?

The caring Youxiake team has compiled a sakura guide for you.

Guaranteed to make you “eagle-eyed” in a second to distinguish the major flower viewing spots!

The earliest – Izukayazakura

【Kawazu Sakura】is the earliest blooming cherry blossom in the Japanese archipelago. Every year from early February to early March, for one month, these early cherry blossoms bloom in Kawazucho, Kamo County, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture.

The warm climate of the Izu Peninsula makes Kawazu cherry blossom the earliest blooming cherry blossom in the Japanese archipelago, starting to bloom in early February every year, lasting until mid-March, with a month-long blooming period. 2/10-3/10 Kawazu cherry blossom festival, every year during the blooming season, a grand “Kawazu cherry blossom festival” is held in Kamo County, Kawazucho, attracting a large number of visitors.

The most hazy – Yoshino Mountain Sakura Mist Field

Yoshino Mountain, is rightfully considered the number one cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan. It has been famous for its cherry blossoms since ancient times, and all its mountains are recognized as World Heritage Sites.

Every spring, tens of thousands of mountain cherry blossoms bloom in the Yoshino Mountain, known as “Yoshino Senbonzakura”. From early to mid-April, the mountains are covered with the stunning beauty of colorful cherry blossoms, transforming Yoshino Mountain into a sea of pink petals. The strong winds on the mountain peaks spin round after round of falling cherry blossoms, bathing in the sea of cherry blossoms in the mountains, with fresh air filled with petals drifting down one by one.

Encounter the most beautiful cherry blossom blizzard on Yoshino Mountain. Moreover, due to the ever-changing sea of clouds, the scenery of Yoshino Mountain is constantly changing. The mist surrounds the mountains, like a layer of light sand, as delicate as cotton wool and smoke.

The most grand – Sagami Lake Sakura Pilgrimage

The largest cherry blossom pilgrimage in the Kanto region. Sagami Lake, built during World War II, holds a variety of events throughout the year, including lantern festivals, fire festivals, and fireworks displays. You can admire the shy and dripping Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, and witness the charming wild mountain cherry blossoms.

A cluster of flowers, colorful and magnificent, immersing yourself in the thick cherry blossom atmosphere, you can fully experience the rich Japanese cultural atmosphere, such a beautiful time and scenery should be in line with the ancient Chinese poetry: “The scenery is boundless”! Have you ever tried cherry blossom viewing while floating in the clouds? Not yet? You’re out! In the sea of cherry blossoms at Sagami Lake, you can ride the cherry blossom viewing cable car, enjoying the feeling of walking in the air while admiring the sea of cherry blossoms!

The most romantic – Sakura Hike

Walking the streets and alleys, turning corners, you can best experience the charm of Kyoto’s ancient city. The Otokoyama Incline Railway is a decommissioned railway, now a great cherry blossom viewing spot in Kyoto.

Cherry blossoms are planted on both sides. The railway and cherry blossoms together, it’s like a manga. The bridge at the end of Otokoyama. Standing on the bridge and looking down, the flowers are a sight to behold.

The most dreamy – Night Cherry Blossoms

Kyoto’s oldest Maruyama Park has nearly 900 cherry blossoms planted, the most famous of which is the Gion Weeping Cherry Blossom, which has been passed down from generation to generation since 1866.

The most famous weeping cherry blossom in the park, with a history of over 200 years, has been known as “Gion Yozakura” since the Meiji era. During the flower viewing period, this weeping cherry blossom with its beautiful shape is illuminated by the lights after dusk, emitting a soft halo, the cherry blossom branches spread out like a giant fan, outlined as if in a dreamy world, walking through here, you can faintly smell the fragrance, unconsciously holding your breath in admiration!

Meguro River night cherry blossoms, this is the best place to view “night cherry blossoms”. In April, the cherry blossoms here begin to bloom, a cluster of pink gather together, lively and bustling. Occasionally a gust of wind blows, the petals fly in the wind, the river surface is covered with fallen petals, the flowers drift and the water flows.

As night falls, the red lights on both sides of the river bank light up. The cherry blossoms are particularly shy and beautiful under the cover of night. Walking along the river bank, there are shops and stalls lining both sides, selling all sorts of snacks and drinks. People gather under the bright moonlight, accompanied by the fragrance of flowers, telling stories of human love.

The most adorable – Nara

Nara, Japan, is an ancient cultural city with many ancient temples, shrines and historical relics. Nara Park has hundreds of wild sika deer living on its vast meadows. The little deer either silently forage on the grass, or play with each other, or walk up to you and rub their heads against you, very endearing.

The latest – Hokkaido

Can’t get away to see the flowers in March or April? No problem! The people of Hokkaido say you can still enjoy the flowers in May! There are many places to see flowers in Hokkaido, the most unique is definitely Goryokaku Park in the suburbs of Hakodate. Goryokaku Park is a star-shaped fortress built by the Shogunate in the late Edo period, and now an important cultural heritage. Climb Goryokaku Tower during cherry blossom season to see the entire pink five-pointed star!

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The most delicious – Flower Picnic

How can beautiful scenery be without the accompaniment of delicious food? Spread a carefully prepared picnic blanket on the green field, and enjoy the beauty of spring like a local.

As for the food, there are sakura sushi made with pink ingredients such as salmon, cherry shrimp, tuna, etc., sakura noodles with a beautiful pink color made with a mix of sakura powder and perilla powder, and sakura senbei, sakura mochi, hanami dango, sakura tea, and sakura sake, traditional foods that incorporate the seasonal characteristics.

The most beautiful – Kimono Experience

Wear a beautiful patterned kimono and experience the unique culture of Japan. Every girl has a princess in her heart, so of course you need to dress up and take pictures during the cherry blossom season. They say that kimonos go well with cherry blossoms! There are many kimono experience shops in Tokyo and Kyoto, book in advance to avoid queuing.

It is important to note that the pattern of the kimono is about walking ahead of the season, which means that a kimono with a cherry blossom pattern should be worn when the cherry blossoms have not yet bloomed, otherwise it will be considered rustic by old-fashioned Japanese people.

The most comfortable – Onsen Cherry Blossom Viewing

In Japan, the best way to relax is to soak in an onsen. A Japanese-style onsen ryokan with an open-air bath is definitely the best choice. Change into the yukata prepared by the ryokan, enjoy a delicate onsen meal, take a stroll in the ryokan’s garden, and then head to the open-air onsen. Many ryokans have cherry blossoms near their open-air onsen pools, so you can soak in the hot water and watch the cherry blossoms overhead, eat an onsen egg, and drink a cup of warm tea, and any fatigue will melt away.

This concludes our cherry blossom guide.

You guys, after reading this you won’t be confused about cherry blossom viewing anymore, right?