Japan is famous of their stunning Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) that blooms in Spring. A lot of tourist come to Japan during that season to enjoy the pretty Sakura. The highest peak of Sakura is around the end of March and early April. If you ever in Japan during this time, make sure you do not miss out the cultural event and beautiful spots to see cherry blossoms. You might want to try having a picnic below this romantic cherry blossoms. We will introduce the most breathtaking views of cherry blossoms that locals usually visit during spring. Below is a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan...
Kamaishi Sakura Festival (Toni Daimyo Procession)
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A large festival with 300 years of history. The highlight is the atmospheric daimyo (feudal lord) procession that passes under the cherry trees
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| Business Hours | Around the end of April. The exact day it is held varies from year to year. 9：00am-3:00pm Subject to change depending on the year it is held. |
| Address | 天照御祖神社社務所 Katagishi-30-1 Tonicho Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 0193-55-2138 |
Ozekiyama Park
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An entire mountain which makes up a nature park known for its spring cherry blossoms and fall colors
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | Ozekiyama Park, Tyuusyo Miyoshimachi Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima See map |
| Telephone | 0824-63-9268 |
Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival
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Riding a horse-drawn cart down the cherry tree path is a spring view out of a dream. One of the famous places in the Tohoku region for sakura.
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| Business Hours | From April 15 to May 6＊Changes may occur with events, so please check beforehand. |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Iwate-ken, Kitakami-shi, Tachibana, 14 Chiwari 北上展勝地 See map |
| Telephone | 0197-65-0300 |
| Website | http://www.japan-iwate.info/app/location_detail.php?lid=120 |
Hitsujiyama Park
Shibazakura Hill is a famous place in Chichibu and a popular spot in spring for tourists
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 羊山公園,Omiya Chichibu-shi Saitama See map |
| Telephone | 0494-25-5209 |
| Website | http://chichibu.web.transer.com/bb_url_ej.php?ctw_=sT,eCR-JE,bF,hT,uaHR0cDovL25hdmkuY2l0eS5jaGljaGlidS5sZy5qcC9wX2Zsb3dlci8xOTU1Lw==,f20150402130459-0,cdXRmLTg=, |
Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha
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Highly reputed as a site for cherry blossoms, it is the central place for worship of Mt. Fuji
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 07:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha,1-1 Miyacho Fujinomiya, Shizuoka See map |
| Telephone | 0544-27-2002 |
| Website | http://www.fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen/english/ |
Mt. Yoshino
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The ultimate place for cherry blossoms. A sacred festival for a mountain dedicated to sakura.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | World Heritage sites Kinpusen-ji Temple Zao Hall 500 yen (special viewing 1000 yen) Yoshimizu Shrine 400 yen Yoshino Mikumari Shrine Free Kinpu Shrine Free/200 yen (Yoshitsune hiding tower) |
| Address | Yoshinoyama station, Yoshino-cho Yoshino-gun, Nara See map |
| Telephone | 0746-32-1007 |
| Website | http://www.yoshinoyama-sakura.jp/english/ |
Maruyama Park
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The oldest park in Kyoto. In spring, the sky is covered with cherry blossoms in full bloom
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 円山公園,473 Maruyamacho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-1350 |
Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (samurai residences)
If you’re going to Akita, by all means, visit the “Bukeyashiki” in Kakunodate, the Little Kyoto of the Tohoku region
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) [close] Differs depending on the samurai residence |
| Price | Adults: 300 YEN Child: 150 YEN Ishiguro House Adults 300 yen Children 150 yen Aoyagi House Adults 500 yen Students 300 yen Children 200 yen Iwahashi House/Onoda House/Onosaki House/Kawarada House/Matsumoto House: free |
| Address | Kakunodate Bukeyashiki, See map |
| Telephone | 0187-54-2700 |
| Website | http://kakunodate-kanko.jp/languages/en/kakunodate.html |
Chidori-ga-fuchi
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The cherry blossom-lined path is a must-see spot at the former Edo Castle, now the Imperial Palace
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| Address | 千鳥ヶ淵,1-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3213-0095 |
| Website | http://www.env.go.jp/garden/kokyogaien/english/point06.html |
Ninna-ji Temple
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Ninna-ji is recommended to see the beautiful late-blooming cherry blossoms.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | 33 Omuro Ouchi, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-461-4070 |
| Website | http://www.ninnaji.or.jp/multilingual_info.html |
Sakura-no-Yama Park
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A spectacular place to see airplanes and take photos of cherry blossoms.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 11:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | さくらの山公園 Komaino Narita, Chiba Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 0476-20-1562 |
| Website | https://www.city.narita.chiba.jp/english/welcome/s_guide_23_sakura_no_yama.html |
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka, filled with history
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: FREE |
| Address | Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
| Telephone | 06-6941-3044 |
| Website | http://www.osakacastle.net/english/ |
Nara Park
Come and meet the friendly deer at Nara Park with its many World Heritage sites
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Nara Park, Nara, Nara Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 0742-27-8036 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nara_Park |
Arakurayama Sengen Park
A scenic spot where you can take a picture of Mount Fuji, the cherry blossoms and even the five-story pagoda all together
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| Address | 3353-1 Arakura Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi See map |
| Telephone | 0555-22-1111 |
| Website | http://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/foreign/english/spot/p1_4919.html |
Shibazakura Festival (Moss Pink)
Pink shibazakura (moss phlox) grows like a carpet, with Mount Fuji in the background. Go and see this scenery that could only seen in spring.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) Between April and May Check the official page. |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 250 JPY |
| Address | 212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi See map |
| Telephone | 0555-89-3031 |
| Website | http://www.shibazakura.jp/eng/ |
Matsue Castle
The surviving castle keep is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. It's simple yet sturdy construction makes an impression.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 560 JPY Child: 280 JPY High school students and older pay adult admission |
| Address | Matsue Cadtle, 1-5 Tonomachi Matsue-shi Shimane See map |
| Telephone | 0852-21-4030 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsue_Castle |
Zuigan-ji Temple
A National Treasure, built by Masamune Date, with the air of the gorgeous Momoyama culture.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 03:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 700 JPY Child: 400 JPY |
| Address | 91 Chonai, Matsushima, Matsushima-machi Miyagi-gun, Miyagi See map |
| Telephone | 022-354-3218 |
Tsuruga Castle（Wakamatsu Castle）
The symbol of Aizuwakamatsu city with the only red brick castle keep in Japan
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 410 JPY Child: 150 JPY |
| Address | Tsuruga-jō, 1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima See map |
| Telephone | 0242-27-4005 |
| Website | http://www.tsurugajo.com/language/eng/index.html |
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