At the time of flowering, the whole park is transformed into a fantastic sea of cherry blossoms. Gion Shidarezakura are in bloom until early April and the blossoms are exceptionally beautiful at night ...

From riverside strolls to illuminated sakura nights, explore the best hanami spots in Japan to see cherry blossoms this ...

At Nijō Castle, one of Kyoto’s world heritage sites, there are 300 trees of 50 varieties of cherry blossoms, from early to late bloomers, starting from Kanhizakura, followed by Yoshino, Yamazakura, ...

Similarly, in Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost region, cherry blossoms bloom as early as mid-January. Some of the popular ...

However, the highlight of the park that attracts crowds is the shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree), which is illuminated at night. Visitors can enjoy the park with free admission. Looking for more ...

For the most magical experience, visit in the evening to enjoy the illuminated sakura and the city’s skyline. Kyoto’s Maruyama Park is home to the famous weeping cherry tree (shidarezakura) that ...