{"id":876253,"date":"2025-03-31T08:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=876253"},"modified":"2025-04-25T16:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:38:51","slug":"best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seeing the cherry blossoms in Japan is an essential tick on any travel bucket list. As winter gives way to spring, the Japan sakura (cherry tree) sends city streets, ornamental gardens and pretty canals awash in a sea of pink – the color of Japan’s national flower. But the question on every visitor’s mind is this: where are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it is possible to see spring blossoms in other parts of the world, nowhere else on earth can match the eruption of excitement and celebration of the Japan sakura. But catching the cherry blossom season in Japan takes prior planning and preparation \u2013 the trees only bloom for a few short weeks each year. If you want to see the cherry blossoms in Japan, peak pink blossoms happen between mid-March and early May each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are hundreds of incredible places to see the sakura, but to get you started, here are 12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re dreaming of seeing the cherry blossoms, book one of our <\/strong><\/em>Japan Trafalgar tours<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for late March or early April to catch this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When do cherry blossoms bloom in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cherry blossoms in Japan typically start blooming in late March in the southern regions and gradually progress northwards, reaching full bloom in different areas over the following weeks. The peak blooming period can vary slightly from year to year depending on the weather conditions. Here’s a general timeline of the cherry blossom viewing season across Japan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okinawa:<\/strong> The earliest blooms can be seen in Okinawa as early as January or February, due to its subtropical climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku regions (including Hiroshima): <\/strong>In these southern parts of Japan, cherry blossoms usually start blooming in mid-March to early April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kansai (including Kyoto, Osaka and Himeji): <\/strong>The blossoms in these areas typically start opening from late March to early April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hokuriku<\/strong> and<\/strong> Chubu regions (including Kanazawa):<\/strong> Blooms usually occur in early April, about a week later than Tokyo and Osaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Izu Peninsula<\/strong>: Thanks to its mild coastal climate, the Izu Peninsula\u2014particularly around Kawazu\u2014is famous for its early-blooming cherry trees. The Kawazu-zakura variety begins flowering as early as mid-February, making it one of the first places on the main island of Honshu to enjoy cherry blossoms. These blossoms also last longer than the average sakura, giving visitors a generous window to appreciate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanto (including Tokyo):<\/strong> In Tokyo and its surrounding areas, cherry blossoms generally start blooming in the last week of March and reach full bloom in early April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) region: <\/strong>The cherry blossoms around Mount Fuji usually bloom around early April or mid-April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hokkaido:<\/strong> Due to its colder climate, cherry blossom season in Hokkaido begins in late April and can last until early May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The peak bloom, known as “full bloom,” when the blossoms are at their most beautiful and the trees are fully covered in pink flowers, usually occurs about a week after the first blossoms open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience the cherry blossoms of Japan on: <\/em><\/strong>Splendours of Japan<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ueno Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo has a huge number of parks, promenades and botanical gardens where the beautiful cherry blossom season can be seen in full swing. One of the most popular cherry blossom parks in the city is Ueno Park. It\u2019s home to more than 1000 Japan sakura trees, plus museums, shrines and ponds. In late March and early April during the evening a 4km path is illuminated with lights. Viewing the blossoms at night is called yozakura. <\/em>Usually lights or paper lanterns are spun into the branches to make the flowers glow at night. There are also street food stalls with Japanese delights like noodles and rice balls so you can snack as you stroll to see the park cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>End of March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cherry
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Shinjuku Gyoen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a slower pace of life, wander over to the English Garden at Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo. Here you\u2019ll find rolling green lawns ideal for hanami<\/em> (the Japanese tradition that describes the act of observing and appreciating the cherry blossoms). Across the country, friends, families and colleagues will gather with picnic boxes and blankets to have a picnic beneath a cherry blossom tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>End of March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"cherry
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Chureito Pagoda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes region is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan. You’ll see spectacular floods of pink blossoms to frame your photos of Japan\u2019s most famous mountain. A favourite spot for photographers, the Chureito Pagoda attracts visitors year round but is most popular in mid April for the cherry blossom season in Japan. In photographs the pagoda can appear to float on a sea of pink flowers with the spectacular Mount Fuji in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>Early April to mid-April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Chureito
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Lake Kawaguchi <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes region, Lake Kawakguchi is a popular hot spring resort town and throws an amazing cherry blossom festival each year. Cast your eyes across the lake to see magical Mount Fuji through the morning mist and wander along a 1km stretch of cherry blossoms. Soak in an onsen and experience the Fuji Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival, held each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>Early April to mid-April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"cherry
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Maruyama Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kyoto is famed for its serene temples, ornate gardens, and traditional crafts, but it’s also one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan. In Kyoto\u2019s Maruyama Park a tall shidarezakura weeping cherry tree is the centre of attention. Its blush blossom-covered branches bend towards the ground, and at night it is illuminated in all its Japan sakura glory. Be sure to seek out the Philosopher’s Path, where hundreds of cherry trees line a peaceful canal path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>End of March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n Related blog<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n

\n The 14 most useful travel tips and phrases to know before visiting Japan <\/h2>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kyoto
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Arashiyama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama has a reputation as one of the most beautiful spots for cherry blossom trees. Wander around the Togetsukyo Bridge at the foot of Arashiyama mountains, through the riverside Nakanoshima Park, and enjoy hanami<\/em> at the Daikakuji Temple. Best of all, take your loved one on the Sagano Romantic Train. It passes through a tunnel of sakura blossoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>End of March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Arashiyama
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Nijo Castle <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan, the historic UNESCO World Heritage protected Nijo Castle in Kyoto is the perfect backdrop for your cherry blossom photos. Within the castle grounds a huge variety of cherry trees have been planted. This means the sakura will bloom at different times throughout the season, increasing your chances of seeing blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>End of March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:<\/em><\/strong> From samurai to sakura, where to go and what to do in Japan<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"cherry
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Okawa River & Kema Sakuranomiya Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With almost 5,000 trees lining the Okawa River, it\u2019s one of the most stunning cherry blossom spots in the city of Osaka. The endless rows of trees deserve a second viewing, so promenade along the river and through Kema Sakuranomiya Park. You’ll find the perfect lawn for a picnic or hanami<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On our Classic Japan tour<\/a> we start with an ‘aqua-bus’ along the Okawa River so you can get to know the major sights and take in the thousands of cherry blossom trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>End of March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"cherry
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Osaka Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The grounds of Osaka Castle are planted with more than 4,000 cherry blossom trees. Take your picnic to Nishinomaru Gardens, located in the western area of the Osaka Castle Park. Here wide lawns and views of the castle await. Do as the Japanese do and bring plenty of layers so you can stay to watch the castle light up at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>End of March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n Related blog<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n

\n Japan in March: weather, reasons to visit and things to do <\/h2>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Osaka
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Kenrokuen Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set in the gorgeous city of Kanazawa, Kenrokuen is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. Constructed during the Edo period by the Maeda clan, its designed as a strolling garden. You can wander through the ornate trees, ponds, bridges, and teahouses at your won pace, soaking up the beauty of the gardens and the cherry blossoms in spring. The nearby Kanazawa Castle is also a fantastic spot to see blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>Early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kenrokuen
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Miyajima Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located near Hiroshima, Miyajima Island is famous for its floating torii gate of the Itsukushima Shrine \u2013 but it’s also one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan. The island’s scenic landscapes light up during the sakura season, with a spectacular view of the bright orange torii gate and the blue ocean framed by pink blossoms. You can also see the rest of the island’s temples and streets illuminated with cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>Mid-March to early April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"temple
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Himeji Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known as the “White Heron Castle’ because of its resemblance to a heron in flight, Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan’s most majestic castles. It’s also one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan, with over 1,000 cherry trees planted around the castle grounds. The contrast of the castle’s white walls against the pink blossoms creates a stunning scene and it’s located only fours away from Tokyo by train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to see: <\/strong>Early to mid-April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Himeji
Image Source: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best time to visit Japan to see its cherry blossoms typically falls between late March and early April, though the exact timing varies by location and weather conditions each year. In the most popular destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, peak bloom\u2014known as \u201cmankai<\/em>\u201d\u2014usually occurs in the last week of March to the first week of April. This is when the trees are in full, breathtaking bloom, and parks, temples, and riversides come alive with picnics and hanami (flower-viewing) celebrations. In contrast, if you head south to Okinawa, cherry blossoms begin as early as mid-January, while the northern island of Hokkaido usually doesn\u2019t see blossoms until late April to early May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For travelers hoping to plan their trip around cherry blossom season, it\u2019s best to keep an eye on the Japan Meteorological Agency’<\/a>s official forecast, which updates frequently from January onward. Because the blooming window can shift slightly from year to year depending on temperatures and rainfall, flexibility is key. Many visitors build in a few days\u2019 cushion or plan stops in multiple regions to increase their chances of catching the flowers at their peak. If you\u2019re aiming for the most iconic experience, try to visit Japan\u2019s more temperate regions in early April when the sakura trees are usually at their most photogenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long is cherry blossom season in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cherry blossom season in Japan is relatively brief. Each individual tree typically stays in full bloom for about one week, although the overall cherry blossom period in a given city can last two to three weeks from the opening of the first buds (\u201ckaika\u201d) to the falling of the petals. The full bloom, or \u201cmankai,\u201d is the highlight\u2014usually lasting just a few days before wind or rain begins to scatter the petals, creating the ephemeral “sakura snow” effect that many visitors cherish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the bloom period in each city is short, cherry blossom viewing is possible for several months by traveling from south to north. Many locals and tourists plan travel accordingly, chasing the blossoms through multiple regions\u2014starting perhaps in Hiroshima, moving to Tokyo, then finishing in northern destinations like Sendai or Sapporo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for a cherry blossom adventure of your own? Head over to Trafalgar’s website to book your Japan tour<\/a> today.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Seeing the cherry blossoms in Japan is an essential tick on any travel bucket list. As winter gives way to spring, the Japan sakura (cherry tree) sends city streets, ornamental gardens and pretty canals awash in a sea of pink – the color of Japan’s national flower. But the question on every visitor’s mind is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":24810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[22596],"tags":[1872,1873,1389,3244],"class_list":["post-876253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asia","tag-cherry-blossom","tag-cherry-blossom-japan","tag-japan-travel","tag-japanese-culture"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From Tokyo and Mount Fuji and Osaka to Kyoto, here are 12 of the very best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan this season.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As winter gives way to spring, the Japan sakura (cherry tree) sends city streets, ornamental gardens and pretty canals awash in a sea of pink.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Real Word\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-03-31T07:55:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-25T15:38:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tokyo-cherry-blossom-season-unsplash.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1440\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"810\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Katie Birtles\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"As winter gives way to spring, the Japan sakura (cherry tree) sends city streets, ornamental gardens and pretty canals awash in a sea of pink.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Katie Birtles\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Katie Birtles\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/53344b78a99d6c1174b3caad62ea65fe\"},\"headline\":\"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-31T07:55:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-25T15:38:51+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":2042,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/01\\\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Cherry Blossom\",\"Cherry Blossom Japan\",\"Japan travel\",\"Japanese culture\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Asia\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/\",\"name\":\"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/01\\\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-31T07:55:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-25T15:38:51+00:00\",\"description\":\"From Tokyo and Mount Fuji and Osaka to Kyoto, here are 12 of the very best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan this season.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/01\\\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/01\\\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg\",\"width\":1440,\"height\":810,\"caption\":\"Mount Fuji cherry blossom season in Japan\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/\",\"name\":\"Real Word\",\"description\":\"Travel articles, insights and stories from Trafalgar\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Real Word\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/TT_RealWorld_Opt01-horizontal-Black.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/TT_RealWorld_Opt01-horizontal-Black.svg\",\"width\":643,\"height\":83,\"caption\":\"Real Word\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/53344b78a99d6c1174b3caad62ea65fe\",\"name\":\"Katie Birtles\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96\",\"caption\":\"Katie Birtles\"},\"description\":\"Katie is an experienced traveler and content writer with a focus on food & drink, cultural traditions and travel tips and tricks\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trafalgar.com\\\/real-word\\\/author\\\/katiebirtles\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan","description":"From Tokyo and Mount Fuji and Osaka to Kyoto, here are 12 of the very best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan this season.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan","og_description":"As winter gives way to spring, the Japan sakura (cherry tree) sends city streets, ornamental gardens and pretty canals awash in a sea of pink.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/","og_site_name":"Real Word","article_published_time":"2025-03-31T07:55:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-04-25T15:38:51+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1440,"height":810,"url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Tokyo-cherry-blossom-season-unsplash.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Katie Birtles","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_title":"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan","twitter_description":"As winter gives way to spring, the Japan sakura (cherry tree) sends city streets, ornamental gardens and pretty canals awash in a sea of pink.","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Katie Birtles","Estimated reading time":"12 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/"},"author":{"name":"Katie Birtles","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#\/schema\/person\/53344b78a99d6c1174b3caad62ea65fe"},"headline":"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan","datePublished":"2025-03-31T07:55:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-25T15:38:51+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/"},"wordCount":2042,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg","keywords":["Cherry Blossom","Cherry Blossom Japan","Japan travel","Japanese culture"],"articleSection":["Asia"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/","url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/","name":"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg","datePublished":"2025-03-31T07:55:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-25T15:38:51+00:00","description":"From Tokyo and Mount Fuji and Osaka to Kyoto, here are 12 of the very best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan this season.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mount-fuji-cherry-blossom.jpg","width":1440,"height":810,"caption":"Mount Fuji cherry blossom season in Japan"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-japan\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"12 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/","name":"Real Word","description":"Travel articles, insights and stories from Trafalgar","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#organization","name":"Real Word","url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TT_RealWorld_Opt01-horizontal-Black.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TT_RealWorld_Opt01-horizontal-Black.svg","width":643,"height":83,"caption":"Real Word"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/#\/schema\/person\/53344b78a99d6c1174b3caad62ea65fe","name":"Katie Birtles","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536?s=96","caption":"Katie Birtles"},"description":"Katie is an experienced traveler and content writer with a focus on food & drink, cultural traditions and travel tips and tricks","url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/author\/katiebirtles\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/876253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=876253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/876253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=876253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=876253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=876253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}