The cherry blossom front moves north from the south across Japan with the warmth of spring weather. The vibrant pink color beautifully colors the spring scenery. Take a spring trip in search of scenery that can only be seen in that place. We also recommend taking a break from a business trip and enjoying the soothing sight of the cherry blossoms. Please enjoy the spring time colored with the pink of cherry blossoms.*Please check the official website of each facility for the latest information.
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Hirosaki Park/Hirosaki City Aomori
Best time to see: Mid-April to early May
Hirosaki Park is home to approximately 2,600 cherry trees of 52 varieties, mainly Somei-Yoshino. There are plenty of things to see, including over 300 trees that are over 100 years old and one with the largest trunk circumference in Japan. The most spectacular sight is the flower rafts, where the petals fall after the flowers have reached their peak and cover the surface of the outer moat.
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Hokkaido

Asahiyama Park/ Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
Best time to see: Early May to mid-May
Asahiyama Park, adjacent to Asahiyama Zoo, spreads across a hillside with a wonderful view. During the best season, you can enjoy the approximately 3,500 Siberian cherry trees, as well as the clusters of dogtooth violets. The cherry blossoms are also lit up at night during the Night Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held in early May.
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Goryokaku Park/ Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Best time to see: Late April to mid-May
Approximately 1,530 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees bloom in full glory, filling the ridge of the Goryokaku ruins, a special national historic site. You can view the pink scenery from the adjacent Goryokaku Tower, or take a stroll along the promenade that runs around the perimeter of the moat. Another spectacular sight is the cherry blossoms seen from the moat while renting a boat.
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Tohoku

Ashino Park/Goshogawara City Aomori
Best time to see the flowers: late April to early May
This scenic spot in Goshogawara City, Aomori spreads out on the shores of Lake Ashino, which is associated with Tsugaru-born writer Osamu Dazai. Many people flock to the area to see the retro Tsugaru Railway trains running through the rows of cherry blossom trees in full bloom on both sides of the tracks.
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Hirosaki Park/Hirosaki City Aomori
Best time to see: Mid-April to early May
Hirosaki Park is home to approximately 2,600 cherry trees of 52 varieties, mainly Somei-Yoshino. There are plenty of things to see, including over 300 trees that are over 100 years old and one with the largest trunk circumference in Japan. The most spectacular sight is the flower rafts, where the petals fall after the flowers have reached their peak and cover the surface of the outer moat.
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The world's largest cherry blossom tree lined road (Mt. Iwaki)/Hirosaki City Aomori
Best time to see the flowers: late April to early May
Aomori A total of 20 km long rows of cherry trees are located at an elevation of 200 to 450 m at the foot of Mt. Iwaki, west of Hirosaki City. The 6,500 cherry trees along the prefectural road with a maximum height difference of 250 meters bloom from the lowest elevation area. The rows of cherry trees blooming against the backdrop of Mt. Iwaki with lingering snow is a magnificent sight.
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Takamatsu Park/ Iwate Morioka City
Best time to see: Mid-April to early May
The park was developed around an artificial lake for flood control, and about 800 cherry trees have been planted around the pond, which can be enjoyed from the promenade. Beautiful scenes unfold before your eyes, including the rows of cherry trees with the snow-capped Mt. Iwate in the background and the cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the pond.
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Kakunodate Samurai Residences Street/Hinokinai River Bank/ Senboku Semboku-shi Prefecture
Best time to see the flowers: late April to early May
Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished during the Edo period, is a place where you can see the different scenery it offers throughout the seasons. The weeping cherry trees that stand out against the black walls of the samurai residences are particularly beautiful. There are about 400 trees in full bloom, including some that are over 300 years old. The rows of Somei-Yoshino cherry trees that stretch for about 2km along the banks of the Hinokinai River are also a spectacular sight.
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Kanto

Shizumine Furusato Park/ Ibaraki Naka City
Best time to see: Mid-April to late April
Shizumine Furusato Park, which makes the most of the natural hills, is home to approximately 2,000 double cherry trees, and the spectacle of them in full bloom is truly spectacular. In addition to being able to enjoy seasonal flowers within the vast 12-hectare park, there are also playground equipment, a grassy area, and a ground golf course, making it a popular spot for families.
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Hojo Oike Pond/ Ibaraki Tsukuba-shi
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
This pond is located in Oike Park, at the entrance to the old mountain trail of the "Tsukuba Road," which has been selected as one of the 100 best roads in Japan. With the arrival of spring, it is a famous cherry blossom spot where about 250 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees bloom beautifully, and you can see the beautiful scenery of the pale pink cherry blossoms reflected on the water's surface with Mount Tsukuba in the background.
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Cherry blossom trees along Nikko Kaido/ Tochigi
Best time to see: Mid-April
Stretching 16km from Kamitomatamachi, Utsunomiya City to Yamaguchi, Nikko-shi on National Route 119 (commonly known as the Nikko Kaido), this is one of the largest rows of cherry blossom trees in Japan. The tunnel of 1,500 mountain cherry trees creates a beautiful, otherworldly view. Be sure to enjoy a drive to Nikko in the cherry blossom season.
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Nagatoro/ Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture
Best time to see: Mid-April to late April
Nagatoro, located in the northwest of Saitama Prefecture, is completely covered in cherry blossoms in spring. There are many places to see cherry blossoms, such as the "Toori-Nuke Sakura" (Through the Cherry Blossoms) on the mountain behind Fudo-ji Temple, where about 500 double cherry blossom trees of 31 varieties bloom, the weeping cherry trees at Hozen-ji Temple, and the "Kita Sakura Street Cherry Blossoms" that stretch for about 2.5 km from Nagatoro Station.
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Izumi Natural Park/ Chiba Chiba
Best time to see: Late March to mid-April
A park with a total of 1,500 cherry trees of 20 varieties blooming across a vast area of approximately 430,000 m2. Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots include the park's largest lawn area, "Grassland," where you can enjoy about 300 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino and Yamazakura, and the "Hanami Hiroba," which features a large Uwamizuzakura tree with many small flowers.
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Sakuranoyama, Narita City/ Chiba
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Located on a small hill next to Narita Airport, "Narita City Sakura-no-yama" is a famous cherry blossom spot that has been selected as one of Chiba's 100 most scenic spots. It is a popular spot where you can take photos of the blossoming cherry blossoms and planes taking off and landing together, and is adjacent to the tourist product center "Sora no Eki Sakurakan" which sells fresh local vegetables.
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Sumida Park/ Sumida Ward and Taito Ward, Tokyo
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
This famous cherry blossom spot is said to have started when the 8th Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, planted cherry trees during the Edo period. Cherry trees line both sides of the Sumida River, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom while walking along the promenade. It is also close to Asakusa Station, so we recommend combining cherry blossom viewing with sightseeing at Sensoji Temple and other places.
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Ueno Park/ Taito Ward, Tokyo
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
It is a well-known cherry blossom spot, with about 1,200 cherry trees decorating the grounds, centered around Sakura Street in the park. The park, which was created as a place of relaxation for the common people during the Edo period, is home to about 50 varieties of cherry trees, allowing you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing for a long period of time, and is also characterized by its many view spots, such as Shinobazu Pond.
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Kamanofuchi Park/ Ome-shi, Tokyo
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Located right in front of KAMENOI HOTEL OME, this park is rich in nature and takes advantage of the U-shaped meandering shape of the Tama River. A row of cherry trees stretches along the Tama River for about 250 meters, and you can view the cherry blossoms in full bloom from various angles, such as from the promenade, the riverbank, and Ayumi Bridge that spans the Tama River.
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Iiyama Kannon (Hasedera Temple) / Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park/Atsugi City Kanagawa
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Iiyama Kannon, located on the middle slope of Mt. Hakusan on the ridge extending from the Tanzawa Mountains, has been selected as one of the 100 best flower viewing spots in Kanagawa Prefecture. A row of cherry trees stretches along the approximately 600m approach to the temple leading to Iiyama Hakusan Forest Park, and together with the park, there are approximately 3,000 cherry trees in full bloom.
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Chubu

Takada Park/ Niigata Prefecture
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Approximately 4,000 cherry trees bloom in the park that was developed on the site of Takada Castle, which was built by Matsudaira Tadateru, the sixth son of Tokugawa Ieyasu. At the Takada Castle Site Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Event, known as one of the three best night cherry blossom viewing events in Japan, the illuminated Takada Castle triple tower and the cherry blossoms lit by paper lanterns create a fantastical landscape reflected on the surface of the moat.
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Kenrokuen Garden/Kanazawa City Ishikawa
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Kenrokuen is one of Japan's three most famous gardens, along with Kairakuen and Korakuen. Approximately 400 cherry trees bloom in full glory, mainly along the meandering stream. There are many fine cherry trees, such as Kenrokuen Kumagaya Sakura and Asahi Sakura, and many people visit Kenrokuen Kikuzakura, a large chrysanthemum-flowered cherry tree with more than 300 petals.
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Asuwa River Cherry Blossom Tree Line/Asuwayama Park/ Fukui Fukui Prefecture
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Approximately 600 cherry trees bloom on the banks of the Asuwa River that runs through the center of Fukui, and you can enjoy walking through a tunnel of cherry blossoms that is said to be the best in Japan. Approximately 3,500 cherry trees are also in full bloom in Asuwayama Park. There is also an amusement park and a zoo within the park, so the whole family can have fun all day long.
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Arakurayama Sengen Park /Fujiyoshida City Yamanashi
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Located on the middle slope of Mt. Arakurayama, the observation deck offers a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji over the five-story pagoda (Chureito Pagoda). Approximately 650 cherry trees are planted in the park, and in spring, it is a popular photo spot where you can capture the cherry blossoms in full bloom, Mt. Fuji, and the five-story pagoda in one photo, making it a popular spot with many people, including tourists from overseas.
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Sakura Village/ Ito-shi Shizuoka
Best time to see: Mid-March to mid-April
Approximately 1,500 cherry trees of about 40 varieties are planted at the foot of the western side of Mt. Omuroyama, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms for a long period from late September to May. From February to early April, the best time to see them is in turn for the Kanzakura and Kawazuzakura, followed by the Oshimazakura, Jogasakizakura, Itozakura, and Somei-Yoshino cherry trees.
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Kawazu cherry blossoms along the Kawazu River/ Shizuoka Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun
Best time to see the flowers: Early February to early March
Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom every year from late January to early February and continue to bloom for about a month. You can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in various places, including the original Kawazu cherry tree, which is thought to be a natural hybrid of Oshima cherry and Kanhizakura, and the 850 Kawazu cherry trees that bloom along the Kawazu River for about 4 km.
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Tsuruma Park/ Nagoya City Aichi
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
This is a historic park located in the center of Nagoya city, which opened in 1909. With 750 Somei-Yoshino and other cherry trees planted, you can enjoy the various expressions of cherry blossoms, such as the cherry blossom forest that spreads out to the north of the fountain tower, where you can enjoy the illuminated cherry blossoms at night, and the area around Ryugaike Pond, where the cherry blossoms and floating shrine are beautifully reflected on the water's surface.
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Kinki

Toyo Park (Nagahama Castle)/ Shiga Nagahama City
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Approximately 600 Somei-yoshino cherry trees bloom in full glory, surrounding the Nagahama Castle History Museum, which stands on the shores of Lake Biwa. The view of the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the observation deck of the Nagahama Castle History Museum is a magnificent sight. Enjoy the spring scenery while thinking about the history of the castle built by Hashiba (Toyotomi) Hideyoshi.
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Hikone Castle/ Hikone-shi Shiga
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Hikone is one of the 12 remaining castle towers and is designated as a national treasure. Approximately 1,100 cherry trees bloom in full glory around the moat surrounding the castle, and the cherry blossoms in full bloom harmonize with the stone walls and white walls to create an incredibly beautiful landscape. The cherry blossoms are also lit up at night, spreading a mysterious world all around.
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Arashiyama/ Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Arashiyama is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. The view of the pale pink scenery seen from the Togetsukyo Bridge is a beautiful sight that can be said to be a seasonal feature of spring. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in many places, such as Tenryu-ji Temple, where cherry blossoms surround the Tahoden Hall, which enshrines Emperor Godaigo, and Nakanoshima Park, where the view of the cherry blossoms and Togetsukyo Bridge creates a Kyoto-like atmosphere.
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Omurozakura (Ninnaji Temple)/ Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Best time to see: Early April to mid-April
Omuro Sakura blooms in the western area inside the inner gate of Ninna-ji Temple, the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism. Since the Edo period, Omuro Sakura has been loved as the latest cherry blossom to bloom in Kyoto. The tree is only about 2m tall, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms right in front of you. The scenery with the five-story pagoda, an important cultural property, in the background is spectacular.
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Cherry Blossom Passage at the Mint Bureau/ Osaka Osaka
Best time to see: Mid-April
Every year, the cherry blossom walk takes place at the Japan Mint Headquarters, which is bustling with visitors. It is open to the public for a limited time (advance application required) during the cherry blossom season, and visitors can enjoy the approximately 340 cherry trees of 140 varieties blooming along the approximately 560-meter walkway. It is also notable for the large, spherical flowers that make up the many rare cherry trees.
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Osaka Castle Park/ Osaka Osaka
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Approximately 3,000 cherry trees bloom, filling the lush park that spreads around Osaka Castle. In particular, Nishinomaru Garden, surrounded by important cultural properties, is home to approximately 300 blooming Somei-Yoshino cherry trees, and the plum grove with approximately 1,270 plum blossoms, attracting many visitors.
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Expo Commemoration Park/Suita Osaka
Best time to see: Early April
Approximately 5,500 cherry trees of nine varieties bloom in Expo Commemoration Park. There are many scenic spots throughout the park, centered around the cherry blossom-lined street along Higashioji, and the entire park is dyed pink during the cherry blossom season. There are large playground equipment, a museum, a Japanese garden, and more, so you can enjoy the park for a whole day, including cherry blossom viewing.
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Koriyama Castle Ruins/Yamatokoriyama City, Nara
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
A cherry blossom viewing spot where you can see the beautiful Koriyama Castle ruins reflected on the water's surface and the cherry blossoms. The approximately 800 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino cherry trees, that surround the moat are also known as Palace Cherry Blossoms, and you can get a panoramic view of the cherry blossoms in full bloom on the castle ruins from the castle tower observation facility.
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Nara Park/ Nara Nara
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early May
Nara A vast park that stretches across the entire eastern area of the city and is home to the Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, and other properties that comprise the World Heritage Site "Cultural Properties of the Ancient Capital Nara. Nara The park is filled with various varieties of cherry blossoms from mid-February to early May, including the small, elegant double-flowered cherry tree called Naranoyaezakura, which is also the prefectural flower of the prefecture.
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Chugoku

Peace Memorial Park/ Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Many people visit the Peace Memorial Park in hopes of achieving lasting world peace, where approximately 300 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom. The highlight is the cherry blossoms along the old Ota River, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the river as well as from a water taxi or sightseeing boat.
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Shikoku

Kotobiki Park/ Kagawa Kanonji-shi
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Kotohiki Park, which is also part of the Setonaikai National Park, is a scenic spot where you can enjoy the white sand and green pines of Ariake Beach and the wonderful view from the top of Mt. Kotohiki. The view of about 200 blooming Somei-Yoshino cherry trees against the backdrop of a row of 2,300 old pines is spectacular.
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Matsuyama Castle (Joyama Park)/Matsuyama City Ehime
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Shiroyama Park spreads across Katsuyama, which stands tall in the center of Matsuyama City. Approximately 200 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom, and Matsuyama Castle, which was built more than 400 years ago, is adorned with cherry blossoms. It is one of the 12 remaining castle towers, and many people are captivated by the combination of its majestic appearance and the pink cherry blossoms.
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Makino Park/Sakawa Kochi
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
The park is said to have begun with the planting of cherry trees given as a gift by Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a world-renowned botanist from Sakawa Town. Various varieties of cherry blossoms, including Oshimazakura, named by Dr. Makino, Usuzumizakura, and Yamazakura, bloom in full glory, and the park is bustling with people enjoying picnics while admiring the cherry blossoms.
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Kochi Park/ Kochi Kochi
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Located in the center of Kochi City, this park is on a hilltop where Kochi Castle, selected as one of the "100 Most Famous Castles in Japan," is located. It is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot with 223 cherry trees of six varieties, including Yamazakura, Oshimazakura, and Somei-Yoshino. We recommend viewing the cherry blossoms in the square where Sannomaru Palace once stood.
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Kagamino Park/Kami City Kochi
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
This park was built to commemorate the National Tree Planting Festival in 1978, and you can enjoy a variety of cherry blossoms, including Somei-Yoshino and Yaezakura. The highlight is the 200m long cherry blossom tunnel that fills both sides of the walkway. We also recommend having a picnic on the lawn and enjoying cherry blossom viewing.
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Kyushu

Maizuru Park/ Fukuoka Fukuoka City
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Maizuru Park is home to many precious historical sites, including the Korokan, which was built as a guest house during the Heian period, and Fukuoka Castle, whose stone walls and layout remain almost exactly as they were when it was first built. In spring, about 1,000 cherry trees of 19 varieties bloom, covering the entire area in pink. The spectacular view of the Fukuoka cityscape and cherry blossoms from the castle tower is well worth seeing.
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Kumamoto castle/ Kumamoto
Best time to see the flowers: Late March to early April
Kumamoto Castle Park, home to Kumamoto Castle, a symbol of Kumamoto and one of Japan's three most famous castles, is filled with approximately 800 cherry trees that bloom in the spring, beautifully decorating the surrounding area. The cherry blossoms in full bloom against the jet black of Kumamoto Castle are an unparalleled sight.
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