When you go to Japan on spring season, Cherry Blossom or known as Sakura is one of the top bucket list to see. The flower which has white and pink petals only bloom for about TWO weeks. Every place has its own Sakura calendar that you must check before going there, to ensure the flower is on its peak. In Tokyo, Sakura usually fully blooms around late March until Mid April.
2018 CHERRY BLOSSOMS FORECAST
In 5 Major Cities of Japan
This the average blooming date for the Cherry Blossoms I got from Japan Guide website, and it's subject to change due to the weather conditions. Please note that
In Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chogoku
In Kanto and Chubu
In Tohoku and Hokkaido
In Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chogoku
In Kansai
TOKYO CHERRY BLOSSOMS SPOTS
Japan is known for it's 4 season, but the most epic season for me is the SPRING season when the cherry blossoms paint the town white and pink. The temperature during Spring sometimes around 2 to 15 Celsius degrees, so make sure you bring the light jacket and scarf to heat you up. Actually on the full bloom period, you can easily find Cherry Blossom trees everywhere, some even along the street. Several spots serve the best viewing like; Chidori-ga-fuchi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen National Park, Ueno Park, Koishikawa Korakuen, Yoyogi Park, Meguro River.
In Tokyo I went to 2 places famous for it's Cherry Blossoms and spend almost entire day there.
SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL PARK
Shinjuku Gyoen is a city park which has all kind of four seasons trees. So almost all season, you can enjoy beautiful view here, including spring. To reach this place, it is recommended to come from Northern Gate, If using Subway Line, approach from Shinjuku Gyoen mae Station (Marunochi Line). If you do come from Northern Gate, you will not miss it.
Shinjuku Gyoen has all kind of cherry blossom from the white-ish to the pink-ish ones. It is one of popular spot in Tokyo to do Hanami. However, you may still find some clean photo spots because there are many Cherry Blossom trees there.
Take note that as like other park, on Spring, the park should be cleared out started on 5pm
In Tokyo I went to 2 places famous for it's Cherry Blossoms and spend almost entire day there.
SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL PARK
Shinjuku Gyoen is a city park which has all kind of four seasons trees. So almost all season, you can enjoy beautiful view here, including spring. To reach this place, it is recommended to come from Northern Gate, If using Subway Line, approach from Shinjuku Gyoen mae Station (Marunochi Line). If you do come from Northern Gate, you will not miss it.
Take note that as like other park, on Spring, the park should be cleared out started on 5pm
CHIDORI-GA-FUCHI PARK
Chidori Ga Fuchi is located in front of United Kingdom's Embassy in Tokyo. This is also one popular place to see Cherry Blossom. The park is a lot smaller than Shinjuku Gyoen, so there are less people here. But when we went here, some people do smoked here. So if you really cannot stand smokes, we recommend avoid this park.
Near this park, if you head south to National Theater, there are two Cherry Blossom Trees in front of it. The trees here is also beautiful and make it a good photo spot location.
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