Cherry Blossom
Advice and Guide, Wonderful ThingsCherry blossom viewing is a seasonal custom in Japan to let us appreciate the coming of springs.
Japan has four definite season in Japan , which is rarely experienced in others country.The diversity in climate , temperature and environment has made the beautiful natures and unique culture in Japan.
Cherry Blossom or Sakura is the Japanese name for ornamental cherry trees, Prunus serrulata, and their blossoms. Cherry fruit (known as sakuranbo) come from a different species of tree.
Sakura , a well-known and ubiquitous symbol of Japan, are represented on all manner of consumer goods, including kimono, stationery, and dishware. Cherry blossoms are an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in art. There is at least one popular folk song, originally meant for the shakuhachi (bamboo flute), titled “Sakura”, as well as a number of pop songs. “Sakura” is also a common Japanese female name.
To where you can see such a scenic and yet breathtaking sightseeing spots.In this guides , you will get information about the popular sightseeing spots where you can experience the unique Japanese traditions or enjoy cherry blossom scenery.
IBARAKI | |IBARAKI|TOCHIGI|GUNNMA|SAITAMA|CHIBA|TOKYO|KANAGAWA| | |
Hitachi | Kamine Park | Have fun under cherry blossoms in the park all day long |
Kasama | Sashiro sanroku Park | One of the best spots for viewing cherry blossom in Kasama. |
Naka | Shizumine furusato Park | 2100 of cherry trees coloring the whole area with pink |
Sakuragawa | Isobe sakuragawa Park | A sight of cherry blossoms, quoted in many poets from ancient times. |
Tsukubamirai | Fukuokazeki | Reflection of cherry blossom on the water is even more beautiful. |
TOCHIGI | |IBARAKI|TOCHIGI|GUNNMA|SAITAMA|CHIBA|TOKYO|KANAGAWA| | |
Kaminokawa, Kawachi | Kaminokawa joushi Park | Enjoy the scenery of the moat and stone wall of the castle with cherry blossoms. |
Naru shiobara | Nogi Shrine | A beautiful tunnel of cherry-blossom will take you to the elegant precincts |
Tochigi | Mt. Taihei | A great cherry-blossom tunnel is the best spot for driving. |
Utsunomiya | Nikko-kaido Sakura-namiki | A16-km tunnel with 1500 cherry trees is amazingly beautiful! |
GUNNMA | |IBARAKI|TOCHIGI|GUNNMA|SAITAMA|CHIBA|TOKYO|KANAGAWA| | |
Fujioka | Sakurayama Park | Rare place to enjoy viewing cherry blossoms both in spring and fall |
Isesaki | Kezoji Park | Enjoy the cherry blossoms with your family in this place of relaxation |
Kiryuu | Kiryugaoka Park | Someiyoshino cherry blossoms telling you the advent of the spring |
Maebashi | Maebashi Park | Cherry blossoms beautifully reflected on the Lake |
Maebashi | Akagi nanmen Senbon-Sakura | 1000 cherry trees fully bloomed and decorate the area |
Numata | Numata Park | You will be fascinated by illuminated cherry blossoms |
Ota | Yase River, Cherry blossom Promenade | Someiyoshino cherries reflected on the river surface are fascinating |
Shimonita, Kanraku | Saurano-sato | 42 different kinds of cherry trees bloom one after another |
Takasaki | Mt. Kannon | Cherry blossoms give you a fantastic scene at night |
Tomioka | Myogi Shrine | 10 meter-high stone walls on the background beautifully contrast with weeping cherries |
SAITAMA | |IBARAKI|TOCHIGI|GUNNMA|SAITAMA|CHIBA|TOKYO|KANAGAWA| | |
Chichibu | Hitsujiyama Park | Fully bloomed cherry blossoms liven up the party |
Chichibu | Seiun Temple | Historical giant cherry trees will bring you the breeze of spring |
Iwatsuki, Saitama | Iwatsuki joshi Park | One of the best spots of cherry blossoms in Saitama |
Kamikawa, Kodama | Jomine Park | Enjoy cherries twice a year |
Kitamoto | Ishitokaba Cherry blossom | Old cherry trees carrying history |
Kumagai | Kumagai Sakura-tsuzumi | Enjoy the full view of spreading cherry blossoms from the top of the hill |
Minano, Chichibu | Minoyama Park | A cherry blossom tunnel continues from the foot to the top of the mountain |
Nagatoro, Chichibu | Nagatoro | The best sight to enjoy varieties of cherries |
Namegawa, Hiki | Misashi kyuryu State Park Hanaki-en | Relax under warm cherry blossoms in this extensive park |
Omiya, Saitama | Omiya Park | Enjoy cherry blossoms anywhere you like in the park |
Satte | Kongen-dou Sakura-tsuzumi | Cherry and Rape blossoms create a beautiful contrast of pink and yellow |
Tokorozawa | Cherry blossom of Lake Sayama | 20,000 cherry trees well blend with the scenery of Sayama Hills |
Yorii, Osato | Cherry blossom of Tamayodokawara | Walking along a clear stream and beautiful cherry blossoms |
CHIBA | |IBARAKI|TOCHIGI|GUNNMA|SAITAMA|CHIBA|TOKYO|KANAGAWA| | |
Mobara | Mobara Park | Come and see the diversity and night view of cherries |
Noda | Shimizu Park | Natural park known as one of the best places for viewing cherry blossoms |
Tomitsu | Mother Farm | Place to enjoy the nature near downtown |
Wakaba, Chiba | Izumi Natural Park | Relax, enjoy and refresh yourself in the abundant nature and beautiful cherries |
TOKYO | |IBARAKI|TOCHIGI|GUNNMA|SAITAMA|CHIBA|TOKYO|KANAGAWA| | |
Bunkyo-ku | Edogawa Park | A long loved place for viewing cherries. Blossoms floating in the dark rapture you |
Bunkyo-ku | Rokugi-en | Enjoy the weeping cherries blooming like waterfalls |
Chiyoda-ku | Chidorigafuchi-endo | The avenue is dyed with the color of spring |
Chiyoda-ku | Yasukuni Shrine | Cheerful cherry blossom festival with 100 of street stalls |
Chiyoda-ku | Sotobori Park | Walk along the cherry colonnade coloring the moat |
Chofu | Jindai botanical Garden | Fully bloomed cherries, clear blue sky, and deep green are the beauties of the spring |
Chuo0ku | Hamarikyu onshi Garden | Double flowered cherry trees are slowly but prettily blooming |
Hachioji | Tama forest science Garden | Enjoy varirties of cherries from all over Japan |
Hamura | Hamuraseki | Many exciting events during blooming of cherries |
Itabashi-ki | Cherry blossom road of Kamishakujii | Well-known cherry colonnade veiwed from train windows |
Katsushika-ku | Mizumoto Park | Enjoy fishing and viewing cherry blossoms in the park |
Kita-ku | Asukayama Park | A long loved place to enjoy cherries |
Kita-ku | Otonashi shinsui Park | Enjoy cherry blossoms with a taste of Edo era |
Koganei | Koganei Park | A venerable sight of the wild cherry, Meisho-koganei cherry |
Kouto-ku | Sendai horikawa Park | The reflection of the cherry colonnade on the water is impressive |
Kouto-ku | Tatsuminomori Park | Get in a romantic mood while walking along the cherry colonnade |
Minato-ku | Aoyama Cemetery Park | Cherry blossoms of graveyard where many names rest in peace |
Minato-ku | Shiba Park | Have a party under cherry blossoms and Tokyo Tower |
Musashino | Inoashira onshin Park | Enjoying the cherry blossoms on a boat is just lovely |
Nakano-ku | Tetsugakudo Park | Enjoy the spring with the view of cherry blossoms on the hill |
Nerima-ku | Sakuranotsuji Park | A hidden sight near Shakujii Park |
Nerima-ku | Shakujii Park | A blizzard of cherry petals will color your cheek with pink |
Nerima-ku | Hikarigaoka Park | Enjoy a quiet day under cherry blossoms in this oasis |
Okutama, Nishiokutama | Lake Okutama | A beautiful scenery of the lake and cherries makes a romantic mood |
Oshima | Cherry blossom of Oshima | The magnificent of the nature – a tree gowing even after losing the main trunk |
Ota-ku | Senzokuike Park | A spiritual home of the locals |
Ota-ku | Ikegami honmon Temple | Illumination with a five-storied pagoda and cherry blossoms |
Setagaya-ku | Nomigawa ryokudo | Enjoy the scenery of spring with the murmur of the Nomigawa River |
Setagaya-ku | Kinuta Park | Come out for a picnic on the green field and under the bright cherries |
Setagaya-ku | JRA Baji Park | You can enjoy cherries and horses all at once |
Setagaya-ku | Komazawa Olympic Park | Run though the spring breeze and fluttering petals of cherries |
Setagaya-ku | Todoroki fudoto | Fragrance of cherries will lap you over while walking in the park |
Shibuya-ku | Yoyogi Park | Take a deep breath in this oasis in the city |
Shinjuku-ku | Meiji Shirne outer gardens | The lit-up museum beautifully fuses into the cherry trees |
Shinjuku-ku | Shinjuku Imperial Garden | Each of 1500 cherry trees in the large park blooms one after another |
Suginami-ku | Zenpukujigawa ryokuchi | 600 cherry trees coloring a peaceful stream with pretty pink |
Sumida-ku | Sumida Park (Sumina-ku side) | Spring breeze through the cherry colonnade along the river |
Tachikawa | Showa Memorial State Park | Not only cherry blossoms, enjoy all kind of spring flowers |
Taito-ku | Sumida Park (Taito-ku side) | Full of events during the cherry season |
Taito-ku | Ueno onshin Park | A best well-known place to have a cherry blossom party |
KANAGAWA | |IBARAKI|TOCHIGI|GUNNMA|SAITAMA|CHIBA|TOKYO|KANAGAWA| | |
Aoba-ku, Yokohama | Kodomono kuni | Meet and play with animals. Kids will have fun! |
Hadano | Koboyama Park | Hiking along the path of cherry blossom let you enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji |
Hiratsuka | Cherry blossom road of Kinme River | Enjoy cycling and walking on an avenue of cherries |
Kamakura | Genjiyama Park | Sight of cherry blossoms with a taste of an ancient city and abundant nature |
Kamakura | Cherry blossom of Tokei-ji Temple | Weeping cherries with magnificent branches and blossoms |
Minami-ku, Yokohama | Ookagawa Promenade | Go for a walk along the avenue with cherry trees in the lively spring |
Naka-ku, Yokohama | Motomachi Park | A hidden spot with a taste of Taisho era |
Naka-ku, Yokohama | Minatono mieruoka Park | The best dating spot in Yokohama, colored with pretty pink |
Naka-ku, Yokohama | Sankeien Garden | Historical architectures harmonizing with cherry blossoms in the dusk |
Naka-ku, Yokohama | Negishi forest Park | Enjoy the cherry blossoms, get relaxed in the open grass |
Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki | Sumiyoshi Cherry blossom | Cherry trees fully blooming over the river |
Nishi-ku, Yokohama | Kamonyama Park | View the whole town from the top of the hill colored with cherries |
Odawara | Cherry blossom of Shota-ji Temple | Weeping cherries with magnificent branches and blossoms |
Odawara | Odawara joshi Park | Cherry blossom petals falling like a blizzard |
Sagamihara | Cherry blossom of Lake Sagami | The spring turns the lakeside with fresh pink |
Samukawa, Koza | The approach to Samikara Shrine | The cherry blossom tunnel will put you in a happy mood |
Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama | Mitsuike State Park | Chosen to be one of the best spots for viewing cherry blossoms in Japan |
Yokosuka | Kinugasayama Park | 2000 cherry trees, telling the arrival of the spring to the Miura Peninsula |