This place offers the most vintage cherry blossom scenery. There are about 3,000 cherry blossom trees in the park. Every year, with the arrival of the cherry blossom season in April, the park is filled with splendid cherry blossoms. Coupled with the nearby Osaka Castle, it exudes a vintage feel that attracts the attention of many tourists.
The cherry blossoms here are the most vibrant, with the peak blooming period from late March to early April. Over 4,800 cherry trees bloom simultaneously, creating a spectacular sight. Petals fall into the water, and cherry branches hang over the banks, making every photo look like a postcard.
Osaka Mint Bureau
Cherry Blossom Avenue under the backdrop of old city walls. At the end of March, when cherry blossoms at other attractions in Osaka are gradually fading, the various types of cherry blossoms in the Mint Bureau are in full bloom. If you come to Osaka in April, you must not miss a walk along the Cherry Blossom Avenue in front of the Osaka Mint Bureau.
Mount Yoshino
One of the three most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture is renowned for its cherry blossoms and is reputed to be the best in Japan. In spring, the pink cherry blossoms cover the mountains and fields, earning it the name 'Yoshino Senbonzakura'.
A fairy tale encounter with deer and cherry blossoms, Nara Park is famous for its freely roaming deer, with about 1,200 of them. On its vast 660-hectare land, various cherry trees, mainly Yaezakura, are planted.
Contemplate life with cherry blossoms. The 'Philosopher's Path' is named after the philosopher Kitaro Nishida, who often walked here to ponder life's philosophies. Since 1922, around 500 cherry trees have been planted along this approximately 2-kilometer walking path, which has also been selected as one of Japan's top 100 roads.
Gion Shirakawa River
Come here to take some of the most classical photos of Japan. Kyoto's beauty is renowned, but when it comes to the most Kyoto-esque scenery, Gion is the place to be. The stone-paved roads and wooden machiya houses give this old town a rustic elegance, and the cherry blossoms in early spring make the Shirakawa River particularly beautiful.
Take a ride on the small train and become a fairy tale protagonist. When visiting Kyoto during the cherry blossom season, you must take the Randen from Shijo-Omiya to Arashiyama. If you happen to catch the cherry blossoms in full bloom, both sides of the train will be surrounded by dreamy pink clusters, exuding an exquisite romance along the way.
The best place to view night cherry blossoms, Hirano Shrine is a favorite spot for locals in Kyoto to enjoy cherry blossoms, but relatively few tourists visit, making it ideal for night cherry blossom viewing.
Experience the zen atmosphere amidst a garden full of cherry blossoms. Compared to the bustling Kiyomizu-dera, Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto offers a more serene appreciation of the zen beauty of temple gardens. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the famous 'Omuro Cherry Trees' with 200 double-flowered cherry trees that bloom as if they are flooding the courtyard, making it a major attraction in Kyoto.
The most famous cherry blossom viewing park in Japan. Besides sitting on the ground like the Japanese, enjoying the flowers under the cherry trees, eating snacks, and appreciating the splendid spring scenery, you can also take advantage of the night to see the cherry blossoms bloom under the lights.
The place with the longest cherry blossom duration, it has been a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing since the Meiji period. As one of the Emperor's royal gardens, it boasts a wide variety of cherry blossoms with a long blooming period, featuring over 70 types of cherry blossoms that bloom in succession.
The sea of cherry blossoms and the castle accompany each other. Under the white walls and gray tiles of Himeji Castle lies a sea of cherry blossoms. The Yoshino cherry blossoms quietly set off this ancient castle, achieving a beautiful balance between the mysterious architecture and the elegant cherry blossoms.
Nagoya Castle is the fourth-ranked ancient castle in Japan, with a history of over 400 years. During the cherry blossom season, over 2,000 cherry trees bloom in succession, making the ancient castle appear as if it is floating above a pink mist, creating an ethereal beauty reminiscent of a fairyland.
