Sakura Festival 2017

Sakura Festival or Hanami is one of the traditions in Japan wherein Japanese enjoys the blossoming beauty of flowers, and in this case, they are referring to those of cherry trees. cherry trees of Sakura are most visible from the end of march till early month of May. it does not only bloom in one place but all over Japan. In modern-day, Japanese celebrate the blossoming season via outdoor parties underneath the Sakura tree.

The hanami celebrations usually involve eating and drinking, and playing and listening to music. In most large cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, the cherry blossom season normally takes place around the end of March and the beginning of April. There are different guided tours that you can choose from when viewing the Cherry Blossoms in different parts of Japan.

TOKYO: SUMIDA PARK

The Sumidagawa River is most cherry blossom
viewing right now. You can enjoy the contrast between the blossoms along the riverbank and the towering Tokyo Sky Tree. And also you can enjoyed boating, cruising and food stands available around the corner.

FREE ADMISSION
Blooming Season: Late March-Early April
Website: www.e-asakusa.jp/
(External link) www.gotokyo.org/en/kanko/sumida/event/bokuteisakura.html

KANAZAWA: KENROKUEN

Kanazawa is one of important city in its region and serves also as the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. Kenrokuen is located in Kanazawa Prefecture, one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape garden. Kenrokuen have lots of variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for each season.

FEE: ￥310(Free during early admission hours) included in the Kenrokuen Plus One Ticket
Blooming Season: Mid of April
                                                                                   Website: www.japan-guide.com/e/e4200.html

TAKAYAMA: NAKABASHI BRIDGE

The iconic bridge and also the most recognizable landmark of Takayama Gifu Prefecture. A popular tourist destination, because of the central area which retains a lovely old town atmosphere. The peak season for cherry blossom is usually on the early April, but still at this moment no forecast yet.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Blooming Season: Mid of April

 

KYOTO: MARUYAMA PARK

Maruyama Park is a public parking in the Higashiyama District, it is also the perfect spot for a rest or picnic while exploring the area. When the cherry trees are in full bloo
m, the park becomes Kyoto’s most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom viewing (hanami). The centerpiece of the park is a tall shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree), which gets lit up in the night. They also have duck pond, gurgling streams and some finest cherry trees.

                                                                                                        FREE ADMISSION
                                                                                                       Blooming Season: First half of April
                                                                                    Website: www.insidekyoto.com/maruyama-koen-park

HAKONE

Enjoy the different kinds of cherry blossoms, such as someiyoshino, shidare-zakura, mame-zakura, and yama-zakura. And did you know that the cherry blossoms front moves toward Yumoto and Lake Ashi, you will be able to enjoy sakura for about a month, this is makes Hakone Cherry Blossoms characteristic. the cherry trees in the mountainous region of Hakone are remarkably beautiful as they harmonize perfectly with the surrounding scenery.

There are lots of hot spring in Hakone, it’s make area more ideal and also enjoy both cherry blossom viewing and hot springs.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Blooming Season: Late March until late April
Website: www.hakonenavi.jp/english/basics/seasons/sakura/
                   www.odakyu.jp/english/feature/sakura/