Cherry blossom viewing / Yen depreciation – a great time to book hotels for a trip to Japan!

Reported by Chen Ziying / Taipei

▲ Cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan, attract large numbers of tourists every year to admire their beauty. (Photo provided by Agoda.com)

March is already a season of blooming flowers, and with the Lunar New Year Tomb Sweeping holiday approaching, many people have started planning flower-viewing trips both domestically and abroad. Taking advantage of the recent yen depreciation, visiting Japan is a great choice. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking service, is also offering discounts of up to 60% on Tokyo and Osaka hotels for cherry blossom viewing in Japan.

Whether in Taiwan or Japan, March marks the start of the cherry blossom season. Mr. Fan Weineng, Managing Director of Agoda.com’s North Asia region, said: “The world-renowned annual Japanese cherry blossom season is here. To help travelers find the best hotels when planning their cherry blossom trips, Agoda.com has launched hotel promotions in several popular cherry blossom cities. Travelers can enjoy up to 60% off hotels in Tokyo and Osaka, and up to 30% off in Kyoto and Fukuoka during the peak cherry blossom season.” In Japan, the best time for cherry blossom viewing is typically during the first week of April, which coincides with Taiwan’s four-day Tomb Sweeping and Spring Festival holiday—making it a great time for those looking to go cherry blossom viewing in Japan!

In fact, various types of cherry blossoms are already blooming across Japan, and cherry blossom viewing is a must-do activity in spring. As such, whether through government tourism bureaus or other travel websites, there is a wealth of information available for those looking to enjoy this seasonal experience.

Cherry blossom blooming forecasts across Japan:

▲ Information on predicted cherry blossom blooming periods provided by the Japan Tourism Agency. (Photo provided by Agoda.com)