When is the 2019 Japanese cherry blossom season and where is the best place to enjoy cherry blossoms?

The cherry blossoms start in Okinawa at the end of January, followed by Kawazu in February. The large-scale cherry blossoms are from late March to mid-April, and the last wave is in Hokkaido in early May. April is the biggest peak season of the year in Japan. The dreamy cherry blossom forests and unique architecture attract players from all over the world. Naturally, the prices of air tickets and hotels have also increased. The earlier you book, the better!

Osaka in late March | The hustle and bustle of the city is full of cherry blossoms and snow blowing

Osaka: As the second most prosperous city in Japan known as the "Kansai Kitchen", strolling under the cherry blossom trees with the aroma of delicious food is a great way to The most iconic experience! In Osaka Castle Park during the cherry blossom season, there are about 10 food stalls of various sizes. Seasonal limited-flavor ice cream, sweet apple candies and chocolate bananas are all fragrant. The octopus balls and Japanese-style yakisoba, the juicy grilled meat and skewers, and a glass of beer... let’s eat all the Kansai cuisine in one go!

Kyoto + Nara in early April |The thousand-year-old ancient capital Ichime Senbonzakura

Kyoto: If you are also a fan of cherry blossoms, then you must go to Kyoto during the cherry blossom season. Dark brown ancient temples, vermilion tranquil shrines, small trains slowly driving past ancient houses... All these scenery, set against the backdrop of large groups of cherry blossoms, exude a gentler and more romantic atmosphere. Such beautiful scenery is absolutely Make it unforgettable for you. Now that you are in Kyoto, you must put on an exquisite and elegant kimono and come to these places to experience the ancient capital style of cherry blossoms!

Nara: The biggest charm of cherry blossom viewing in Nara is that the sky is vast and there are no surging tourists. Disturbing the flower-viewing mood. The world heritage and cherry blossoms form a profound image, the cherry blossom tunnel along the coast blends into the happy spring scene of local life, and the cute newborn deer jumps under the cherry blossom tree... These romantic spring scenery of cherry blossoms, with each passing day, As the weather gets warmer day by day, are you already eager to enjoy flower viewing?

Yoshinoyama: Located in the center of Nara Prefecture, Yoshinoyama is a unique combination of Japanese mountain beliefs, Buddhism, and Taoism. The birthplace of mountain religion. In spring, 30,000 lovely mountain cherry blossoms bloom. The view of the mountain cherry blossoms and the ancient temple from the observation deck on the top of the mountain is a masterpiece. "One eye, a thousand trees_" means that you can see a thousand cherry blossoms in full bloom at one time, which is a perfect way to describe the scenery of Mount Yoshino.

Lake Kawaguchi in mid-April | Soak in the hot springs and enjoy the spring cherry blossoms slowly

This is my favorite. Want to avoid the crowds and have a refreshing and refined time? Come here. Seeing Mount Fuji up close is something that Japanese people must do once in their lifetime.

Sakura x Mount Fuji | Collection of the most iconic scenery in Japan

The cherry blossoms are like rain under Mount Fuji. Many Japanese painters have repeatedly painted this scene in Japanese Ukiyo paintings. You can see it in Lake Kawaguchi You can enjoy the beautiful scenery in this painting. Stroll along the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi and see the cherry blossoms blooming like pink clouds on the lakeside. The clear and tranquil lake reflects the magnificent Mount Fuji. I believe it will be an unforgettable scene for you.

Kawaguchiko Hot Spring | Enjoy Mount Fuji exclusively in hot springs

In the morning, while enjoying the comfort of the hot springs, you can watch the sun slowly climb up the snow on Mount Fuji, from light pink to fiery red; At night, taste exquisite traditional cuisine while admiring the tranquil mountains and lakes under the starry sky. Finally, soak in a hot spring and have a good sleep!

Hongxi Noya | Come with my cousin Liu Wen Encounter

After the international supermodel "cousin" Liu Wen finished her visit to Shanghai's Victoria's Secret, she went straight to Fuji Hoshinoya in Lake Kawaguchi for a relaxing vacation! Hoshinoya is a top brand under Japan's Hoshino Group Hotel series, and Fuji Hoshinoya is the only dream-style hotel in Japan with a "camping" theme. Its ultra-high privacy has attracted countless celebrities to vacation here.

The rooms at Fuji Hoshinoya all face Mount Fuji. When you open the door, you will see the pink cherry blossoms x Lake Kawaguchi x

The postcard-like view of Mount Fuji. Sit in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoy a moment of tranquility with a cup of customized floral tea and refreshing refreshments.

Gotemba | Japan's largest outlet shopping mall

Gotemba is Japan's largest outlet mall, with more than 210 stores, ranging from affordable fashion brands to international first-tier stores. Luxury brands are available. And the price is also very affordable, with discounts ranging from 30% to 40% off. You can spend 3 or 4 hours shopping before you know it!

Late April | Catch the tail of the cherry blossoms

Nikko: Known as "Tokyo's back garden", Kinugawa Hot Spring in Nikko City has been ranked among the top five most popular hot spring towns in Japan for many years. Japan's largest hotel group, Hoshino Resorts, has built three hotels in this area. A pure Japanese-style hot spring hotel with high privacy. This is the place where cherry blossoms bloom at the latest time near Tokyo. They bloom from mid-April to late April. If you don’t want to follow the crowd in early April, coming to Nikko is the best choice!

Hokkaido: It is the last stop on the cherry blossom front line in Japan. In previous years, the flowering period will be in early May or even until mid-May.

Needless to say, Hakodate's Gokoku Park, Hokkaido University, the largest campus in Japan, located in Sapporo, is in full bloom with cherry blossoms. Watching the energetic college students rushing between the teaching buildings under the cherry blossoms is also a unique scenery in spring! Good luck! If so, you can still ski as much as you want on the ski resort in early May, and then go to the hot spring to soak in a comfortable skin-beautifying bath. It’s perfect!