{"id":13753,"date":"2023-01-24T09:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T14:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=13753"},"modified":"2023-01-29T21:17:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T02:17:53","slug":"why-you-should-visit-japan-during-cherry-blossom-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/why-you-should-visit-japan-during-cherry-blossom-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Where and when to see cherry blossom in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that cherry blossom in Japan is a WHOLE THING? Not only does the Japanese meteorological office dedicates an entire service dedicated to forecasting the first blooms, the media plan for daily reports on the national news, and numerous festivals are held across the country every spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, it is somewhat a national obsession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s even a name for this intergenerational pastime: <em>hanami<\/em>. Literally, \u201cflower viewing\u201d. Family and friends gather beneath cherry trees as soon for sakura-themed bento boxes and sake as buds burst open. The tradition is closely linked with the Buddhist principle of enjoying transient beauty for however long it lasts, knowing everything is merely ephemereal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know when is the best time to visit Japan and experience cherry blossom season? Read on.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_2546bb-52 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_2546bb-52 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_2546bb-52 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_2546bb-52 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should to plan to see cherry blossom in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cherry-blossom-season-in-Japan-sakura-in-TOkyo-764x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry blossom season in Japan - sakura in TOkyo\" class=\"wp-image-26284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cherry-blossom-season-in-Japan-sakura-in-TOkyo-764x1024.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cherry-blossom-season-in-Japan-sakura-in-TOkyo-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cherry-blossom-season-in-Japan-sakura-in-TOkyo-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cherry-blossom-season-in-Japan-sakura-in-TOkyo-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cherry-blossom-season-in-Japan-sakura-in-TOkyo.jpg 1493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, planning a trip\u00a0to Japan for the\u00a0cherry blossom season can be a tricky affair. The blossoming is entirely determined by two things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly is the weather, which as we all know is highly unpredictable (sorry, weather experts of the world). The milder\u00a0the weather in the weeks leading up to spring, the earlier the cherry trees will bloom. It&#8217;s also worth considering the longitude. Japan being a somewhat vertical country, blossom will normally start in the southernmost parts of the country where it is warmest and slowly ripple its way up north. For example, Kyoto and Osaka will be in season well before Sapporo is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly is the tree variety. Different types of <em>sakura<\/em> will bloom at a slightly different time and last for different lengths of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, cherry blossom duration\u00a0is relatively short at just two weeks, give or take, between the opening of the first blossoms, full bloom and the moment were blooms fall off the trees. Strong wind and rain can cut the blooming season even shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, cherry blossom season starts in late March in the south and lasts\u00a0until mid-May up north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few average full bloom&nbsp;dates according to&nbsp;Japan Weather Association for key cities around Japan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kumamoto: late March<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kanazawa: early April<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tokyo: early April<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kyoto: early April<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sapporo: early May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}#kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-row-has-bg kt-layout-id_baf78f-4b has-theme-palette-8-background-color\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_ced390-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_ced390-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_ced390-6e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>japan travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_612e83-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_612e83-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_612e83-7e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/jigokudani-hanging-out-with-monkeys-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking to Jigokudani and meeting monkeys in Japan<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tokyo cherry blossom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"637\" data-id=\"26877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ueno-Park-Tokyo-Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-875x637.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ueno-Park-Tokyo-Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-875x637.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ueno-Park-Tokyo-Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-412x300.jpg 412w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ueno-Park-Tokyo-Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ueno-Park-Tokyo-Cherry-blossom-in-Japan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-see-cherry-blossom-in-Japan-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Where to see cherry blossom in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-26901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-see-cherry-blossom-in-Japan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-see-cherry-blossom-in-Japan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Where-to-see-cherry-blossom-in-Japan.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"26574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Ueno-Park-Tokyo-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Ueno-Park-Tokyo-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Ueno-Park-Tokyo-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Ueno-Park-Tokyo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Ueno-Park-Tokyo.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"26572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-sakura-Tokyo-parks-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-sakura-Tokyo-parks-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-sakura-Tokyo-parks-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-sakura-Tokyo-parks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-sakura-Tokyo-parks.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-where-to-find-sakura-in-Tokyo-746x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry blossom in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-26575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-where-to-find-sakura-in-Tokyo-746x1024.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-where-to-find-sakura-in-Tokyo-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-where-to-find-sakura-in-Tokyo-768x1055.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-where-to-find-sakura-in-Tokyo.jpg 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"26576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry blossom in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-26576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Tokyo-Japan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"587\" data-id=\"26573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Tokyo-sakura-875x587.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry blossom in Japan - Tokyo sakura\" class=\"wp-image-26573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Tokyo-sakura-875x587.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Tokyo-sakura-447x300.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Tokyo-sakura-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Tokyo-sakura-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Tokyo-sakura.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plent of amazing places to enjoy hanami in Tokyo. Personally, my favourite was Chyoda which encompasses the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Kitanomaru Park as well as Chidorigafuchi. All three locations are extremely scenic and offer fun boat rides (either a row boat or a pedal boat) around the moat leading to an Edo-era castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly enjoyed the\u00a0many tunnel of blossoms all around this massive park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other great areas for sakura in Tokyo include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shinjuku Gyoen Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ueno Park (its central path alone is flanked by over 800 trees!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sumida Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kichijoji Pond (with its iconic swan-shaped boats)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meguro River near Ikejiri-Ohashi (which is lit up at night, a practice called <em>yozakura<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asukayama Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yanaka Cemetery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hamarikyu Gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitazawagawa Ryokudo Green Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mohri Garden in Roppongi Hills (also for <em>yozakura<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cherry blossom in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Nara-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Nara-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Nara-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Nara.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nara<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Himeji-Castle-in-Japan-sakura-in-Japan-875x603.jpg\" alt=\"Himeji Castle in Japan - sakura in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-26328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Himeji-Castle-in-Japan-sakura-in-Japan-875x603.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Himeji-Castle-in-Japan-sakura-in-Japan-435x300.jpg 435w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Himeji-Castle-in-Japan-sakura-in-Japan-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Himeji-Castle-in-Japan-sakura-in-Japan-1536x1058.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Himeji-Castle-in-Japan-sakura-in-Japan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Himeji Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Miyajima-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Miyajima-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Miyajima-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Miyajima.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miyajima<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kyoto cherry blossom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex 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width=\"875\" height=\"543\" data-id=\"26564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-bakeries-in-Japan-875x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-bakeries-in-Japan-875x543.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-bakeries-in-Japan-484x300.jpg 484w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-bakeries-in-Japan-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-bakeries-in-Japan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"619\" data-id=\"26567\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-in-spring-875x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-in-spring-875x662.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-in-spring-397x300.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-in-spring-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-in-Japan-Kyoto-in-spring.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kyoto is another great city to enjoy hanami. My favourite was the serene, tranquil Philosopher\u2019s Path. The riverside walk between Ginkaku-Ji\u00a0and\u00a0Nanzenji temples\u00a0is lined with\u00a0almost a thousand cherry trees and makes for a contemplative stroll in one of Kyoto&#8217;s most beautiful parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it&#8217;s also illuminated at night if you end up preferring <em>yozakura<\/em> over <em>hanami<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other great options for enjoying cherry blossoms in Kyoto:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yodogawa Riverside Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ninnaji Temple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heian Shrine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Togetsu-kyo Bridge in Arashiyama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maruyama Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daigoji Temple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yawaragi Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_5c6c29-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_5c6c29-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_5c6c29-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-Japan-Himeji-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-Japan-Himeji-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-Japan-Himeji-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Cherry-blossom-Japan-Himeji.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be patient<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cherry blossom viewing being nothing short of a national obsession, crowds are expected. Not only Japanese, but other tourists as well, especially from Korea and China. Cherry blossom season is the peak\u00a0of tourist season\u00a0for Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a rail pass<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.japan-rail-pass.com\/\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> is a very good idea if you intend on criss-crossing the country in search of the best <em>hanami<\/em> spots.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}#kt-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_97c061-0b\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-row-has-bg kt-layout-id_97c061-0b has-theme-palette-8-background-color\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_35c5b1-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>japan travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_697f3e-c7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/dos-donts-japan-rail-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything you need to know about the Japan Rail Pass<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book your accommodations in advance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Airfare and accommodation should be booked well in advance in order to avoid either disappointment or a rates\u00a0you can&#8217;t afford. 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