{"id":12310,"date":"2023-05-11T18:07:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khaleej-trend.online\/eng\/?p=12310"},"modified":"2023-05-11T18:07:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T18:07:44","slug":"5-best-places-to-see-cherry-blossom-festival-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khaleej-trend.online\/eng\/5-best-places-to-see-cherry-blossom-festival-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"khale-3930930742\" class=\"khale-- khale-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9610686647069611\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9610686647069611\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1846615391\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><div id=\"khale-2952294296\" class=\"khale-before-content khale-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9610686647069611\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9610686647069611\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1846615391\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/khaleej-trend.online\/eng\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Kworld Trend <\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\/ 5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan<\/span><\/p><div id=\"khale-3113804084\" class=\"khale-- khale-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9610686647069611\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9610686647069611\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1846615391\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The whole country is watching and waiting for the first sakura (cherry) trees to bloom. Once they do, people flock to parks and squares to see\u00a0 <\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hanami<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u00a0, or flowers. The romance is passionate, but fleeting, lasting only a week or two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Viewing the cherry blossoms has been a tradition in Japan for over a thousand years. Delicate flowers have acquired a poetic symbolism of the transience of beauty (and the beauty of transience). As the new school and fiscal year begins on April 1st in Japan, the sakura trees also mark the season of new beginnings\u2014definitely something to celebrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2style\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Choose your timing carefully<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The best time to visit Japan to spot the cherry blossoms is during the spring months. <\/span><i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Beginning with Kyushu in the south in March, regular bloom forecasts keep the public in the loop as the sakura zensen<\/span><\/i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> (cherry blossom line) progresses <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u00a0north, usually passing through the Kansai and Kanto regions of Honshu in late March or early April. English speakers can monitor the situation of the cherry blossoms with Kiyoshi&#8217;s online forecast. Late arrivals can pick up the blooms in late April and sometimes early May in Tohoku, the northernmost region of Honshu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There are countless parks, gardens, and scenic waterways across the country where you can view the sedum. Choose the best place for your\u00a0 <\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hanami<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> party \u00a0with this guide to the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"my-12 border-l-2 border-blue-400 bg-blue-100 p-8\"><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Get the inside scoop on the latest cultural happenings around the world delivered weekly to your inbox with our email newsletter.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<figure class=\"my-12\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2 font-mono text-xs\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"h2style\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">1. Yoshino, Kansai, is the most popular destination in Japan for cherry blossoms to bloom<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The blossoms of thousands of cherry trees form a floral carpet that gradually rises to the foothills of the Yoshino Mountains in Kansai. It is certainly a sight to behold &#8211; and one that many Japanese would like to see once in their lifetime &#8211; but it does mean that the narrow streets of the village become crowded with thousands of visitors. You will have to be content with a day trip (which can be done from Nara, or even Osaka) unless you have pre-booked accommodations. Once the cherry blossom petals fall, the crowds leave and Yoshino returns to a quiet village with a few shrines and temples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best time to go to Yoshino\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">for cherry blossoms <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u00a0The flowers tend to appear from early to mid-April in Yoshino and last for a few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h2style\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2. Hirosaki-Koen, Tohoku, is less crowded<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hirosaki-k\u014den (Hirosaki Park) is a huge green space (nearly 50 hectares!) that covers the grounds of what used to be Hirosaki-j\u014d Castle. All that remains of the actual castle is a 200-year-old keep, but the park is marbled with ancient moats, which are now surrounded by sakura and criss-crossed by photogenic arch bridges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There are more than 2,500 cherry trees here, and given that Hirosaki, in the northernmost part of Aomori Prefecture, isn&#8217;t the population center like Tokyo (or even Kyoto), you can expect a bit more room to move around. Hire a canoe to row over the bluffs that are always covered in pink petals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best time to go to Hirosaki-k\u014den for cherry blossoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Head here in late April to early May to see the sakura blossoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h2style\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">3. The Fuji Five Lakes, Yamanashi, offers the best floral photos<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The view from the Churei-t\u014d Pagoda in the Fuji Five Lakes is the best picture of sakura: in one frame you get a classic five-story pagoda, with curved edges and vermilion accents, a frothy sea of \u200b\u200bcherry blossoms beneath, and, on the horizon, the triumphant Mount Fuji still blanketed with snow. (You&#8217;ve probably seen the photo on the cover of a guidebook or two.) So what if the pagoda wasn&#8217;t really that old (it&#8217;s a war memorial from the 1960s) and you had to climb 397 steps to get here?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arakurayama Sengen-k\u014den (garden, home to 680 non-decaying sakura trees) is located in Fuji Yoshida, a city at the base of Mount Fuji. It&#8217;s almost as doable as a day trip from Tokyo, but you can also set aside an extra day or two for hiking in the foothills of the Fuji Five Lakes region, for a chance at more views of Mount Fuji.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best time to go to the Five Lakes Fuji for cherry blossoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Blossoms tend to peak around mid-April.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h2style\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">4. Maruyama-koen (Maruyama Park), Kyoto, is the highest\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><em>hanami\u00a0<\/em> spot<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Kyoto has so many great flower-viewing spots that it&#8217;s hard to narrow down. If you are looking for a distinct experience, it is safe to say that the best <\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hanami<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> spot \u00a0in town is Maruyama-k\u014den (Maruyama Park). In the center of the park is\u00a0 <\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Gion Shidare-zakura<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , the &#8220;Weeping Cherry of Gion&#8221;, named for its proximity to the famous entertainment district, Gion, where\u00a0 <\/span><i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">geiko<\/span><\/i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u00a0(Kyoto geisha) still perform. The over 10-meter-high tree, whose flower-covered branches arch gracefully almost to the ground, is illuminated in the evening, from dusk until midnight. Oh, and there are about 680 other cherry trees in the park so you can bet there are plenty of picnics going on here. Come early to get a good spot.Afterwards, take a stroll along the nearby canal, Shirakawa, which is lined with cherry trees and is also lit up at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h2style\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5. Yoyogi-k\u014den (Yoyogi Park), Tokyo, has the best parties under the blooms<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Like Kyoto, Tokyo has many popular locations for cherry blossoms to bloom. Although not the most historic &#8211; it would be Ueno Koen &#8211; or the most picturesque. It would be Shinjuku Gyoen &#8211; we double down on Yoyogi-k\u014den (Yoyogi Garden) because it&#8217;s more fun. It&#8217;s a huge, sprawling garden with plump grass and plenty of cherry trees, with room for everyone. Yet it still turns into a sea of \u200b\u200bpartying who get more and more wobbly as the day goes into the night. We&#8217;ve seen barbecues here, turntables and portable karaoke machines. More selfie sticks than we care to count and the odd guy in nothing but his shorts. The only thing Yoyogi-k\u014den lacks are public toilets (be prepared to wait in line).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best time to go to Yoyogi-k\u014den <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0for the cherry blossoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Join the parties under the blossoms in late March to early April.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Other places<\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-page-value=\"1\">\n<div class=\"RowWrapper-UmqTg HEhan GalleryPageChunkRow-eNGlGj jaMwlG\">\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cAzTTK cVbjEv grid grid-margins grid-items-2 grid-layout--adrail narrow\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-buujkM stRKV grid--item grid-layout__content\">\n<div class=\"sticky-box__gallery-anchor-top\">\n<div class=\"GalleryPageTextBlock-lkymFq gMkDtX\">\n<div class=\"BodyWrapper-kufPGa bmbVTi body GalleryPageIntroBody-jRNmRA ePDgJv body__container\" data-journey-hook=\"client-content\" data-testid=\"BodyWrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nowhere is\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">cherry blossom season <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0quite like in Japan: There are blogs, news reports, special menus, talk shows, and festivals that follow the trees in full bloom all over the country. There&#8217;s even a Japanese word,\u00a0 <\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hanami<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , that&#8217;s specifically for viewing (and strolling down) the cherry blossoms. With that in mind, we&#8217;ve rounded up the best places in Japan to view the cherry blossoms \u2014 so you can have\u00a0 <\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">a hanami<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> with the best of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yoshino Mountain<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Nara Prefecture, Mount Yoshino has long been one of the most popular spots in Japan for viewing cherry blossoms, in part because its altitude range means not all 30,000 cherry trees are in bloom at the same time. (The first trees here were supposedly planted about 1,300 years ago.) Best viewed: April 5-14<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Kyoto Botanical Garden<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Located a stone&#8217;s throw from Kitayama Station, the Kyoto Botanical Garden is one of the city&#8217;s most popular spots for hanami. For photo opportunities, look for the weeping cherry tree in the center of the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best seen:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> March 30 &#8211; April 7<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Philosopher&#8217;s Way, Kyoto<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Also known as Tetsugaku no Michi, the Philosopher&#8217;s Stone Path can be found in the northern part of the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The path \u2013 which follows\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the Meiji-era Lake Biwa canal <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u2013 is said to have got its name from a legend concerning the philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who is said to have practiced meditation on his walks here. Today, it&#8217;s one of the most popular spots in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing, thanks to the trees that hang over the path and canal. 5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best seen:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> March 30 &#8211; April 7<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Kakunodate, Akita<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Known as the samurai district (previously home to 80 samurai families). Kakunodate features wide streets and many open squares, both shaded by large cherry blossom trees imported from Kyoto in the Edo period (1603-1868). These &#8220;weeping&#8221; trees were said to have been planted by the samurai themselves, who wanted to outdo each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best seen:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> April 23 &#8211; May 6<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The most beautiful forests in the world<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Lake Kawaguchiko<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We recommend Lake Kawaguchiko all year round, but as with many regions in Japan. It shines especially during cherry blossom season. Head to the coastal park near Kawaguchiko Musical Forest (named after the Old Music Box Museum). For views of Mount Fuji and cherry blossom trees a postcard-worthy sight if you&#8217;ve ever seen one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best viewed: April 6-22<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hirosaki Castle Garden<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Built in 1611, the three-story Hirosaki offers a number of ways to enjoy the cherry blossoms. In and around its walls and gardens: here, you&#8217;ll find more than 2,600 trees, petal-covered moats, boats for hire. And swarm picnic areas at this castle garden in Japan&#8217;s Aomori Prefecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best seen: April 23 &#8211; May 5<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Himeji Castle<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Just four hours west of\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tokyo <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">by train, Himeji Castle reopened to the public in 2015 after years of renovations. But it&#8217;s quickly becoming a cherry blossom viewing destination. Note that the castle\u2014which is said to resemble a heron in flight. Which has cherry blossom trees on both its free grounds (Senhimebotanen Park; Sannomaru grounds) and paid areas (Nishnomaru grounds). 5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best seen:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> March 26 &#8211; April 5<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yoyogi Park, Tokyo<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">No matter the season, the 134-acre Yoyogi Park is one of\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the top things to do in Tokyo. C<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ome spring, the park is bustling with performers and picnickers, most clustered around the park&#8217;s more than 600 cherry trees. To enjoy it, lay out your own blanket. But make sure it doesn&#8217;t take up more space than you need, which is frowned upon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best seen:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> early April<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-page-value=\"2\">\n<div class=\"RowWrapper-UmqTg HEhan GalleryPageChunkRow-eNGlGj jaMwlG\">\n<div class=\"GridWrapper-cAzTTK cVbjEv grid grid-margins grid-items-2 grid-layout--adrail narrow\">\n<div class=\"GridItem-buujkM jxgqqn grid--item grid-layout__aside\">\n<div class=\"StickyBoxWrapper-jfYBuk jxBcTH sticky-box\">\n<div class=\"StickyBoxPrimary-dzWDWL cdhYoN sticky-box__primary\">\n<div class=\"RecircMostPopularWrapper-bRuGTi jkTTgR recirc-most-popular-wrapper viewport-monitor-anchor\" data-attr-viewport-monitor=\"\" data-event-boundary=\"click\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;pattern&quot;:&quot;RecircMostPopular&quot;}\" data-in-view=\"{&quot;pattern&quot;:&quot;RecircMostPopular&quot;}\" data-include-experiments=\"true\">\n<div class=\"RecircMostPopularContiner-jiViNn ktrplG recirc-most-popular-sparrow-tracking hide-aside-ad\" data-most-popular-id=\"mod-most-popular-26\">\n<div class=\"SummaryItemWrapper-iwvBff bZYWNv summary-item summary-item--has-border summary-item--GALLERY summary-item--no-icon summary-item--text-align-left summary-item--layout-placement-side-by-side summary-item--layout-position-image-left summary-item--layout-proportions-33-66 summary-item--side-by-side-align-center summary-item--side-by-side-image-right-mobile-false summary-item--standard RecircMostPopularSummaryItem-jQxxiw ncxqj\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-event-boundary=\"click\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;pattern&quot;:&quot;SummaryItem&quot;}\" data-in-view=\"{&quot;pattern&quot;:&quot;SummaryItem&quot;}\" data-include-experiments=\"true\">\n<div class=\"SummaryItemContent-eiDYMl jpXMZX summary-item__content\">\n<div class=\"SummaryItemBylineWrapper-boCfbi cuRXdL summary-item__byline-date-icon\">\n<div class=\"SummaryItemBaseByline-fFbXkY eQORWp summary-item__byline\">\n<div class=\"summary-item__byline__content\">\n<div class=\"BylinesWrapper-KIudk irTIfE bylines\" data-testid=\"BylinesWrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nakameguro, Tokyo<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We&#8217;ve called Nakameguro\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the best neighborhood in Tokyo for cherry blossom viewing. A<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">nd it still holds true, thanks in large part to its canal-like waterway: each spring. More than 800 trees streak their line a brilliant pink. During the Nakameguro Sakura Festival. The trees are lit up in the evening, and shops and restaurants sell cherry blossom-inspired goods like\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">pink champagne <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">along the canal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best View:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> The festival runs from March 23 to April 9.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Shinjuku Gion, Tokyo<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Unlike some of the other parks on this list, 144 Acres of\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Shinjuku Gyoen <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0doesn&#8217;t have free admission. It costs about $5. However, the fee is well worth it. As the park is home to more than 1,000 trees of more than a dozen species. Which means a wide variety of flowering tops. (Most people try to time their visit around the blossoms of the 400 <\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yoshino<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> trees near the park&#8217;s English Garden.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best seen:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> March 22 &#8211; April 7<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Kawazu, Shizuoka<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The 8,000 trees in Kawazu, on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula, are some of the first to bloom in Japan, showing pink and white petals in early February and lasting for about a month. 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Bond and walk the 2.5-mile stretch of the cherry-lined Kawazu River. 5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BylineWrapper-jWHrLH eXckhO byline bylines__byline\" data-testid=\"BylineWrapper\"><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Best viewing:<\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u00a0early February to early March<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"khale-3437370516\" class=\"khale-after-content khale-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9610686647069611\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9610686647069611\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3780750108\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kworld Trend \/ 5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan 5 best places to see cherry blossom festival in japan The whole country is watching and waiting for the first sakura (cherry) trees to bloom. 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