Cherry blossom petals are falling like rain—head to Ueno Park for a picnic feast::Kanto::Cherry Blossom Viewing

Following the "cherry blossom front" to chase blooms is an annual highlight for many cherry blossom enthusiasts. The cherry blossom season is brief, with flowers blooming fully just ten days after first opening. To witness their full splendor, it’s especially important to keep an eye on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s cherry blossom front forecasts.

Japan has many attractions that are only open during cherry blossom season, such as the Osaka Mint Bureau and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera Temple night blossoms. There are also places to enjoy cherry blossoms from a boat, like Tokyo’s Sumida River, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Okayama’s Horikawa River, and Kyoto’s Hozugawa area. Drifting along tree-lined riverbanks in full bloom, you can admire the falling petals or the reflection of cherry blossoms on the water.

For those wanting to appreciate the elegant, balanced beauty of cherry blossoms, consider Tokyo. In fact, Tokyo—formerly known as Edo—is the birthplace of Japan’s public hanami (flower viewing) culture. Though now a global metropolis, the spectacular sight of cherry blossoms gracing the city each spring remains unchanged over the centuries. Kanto’s cherry blossom spots can be explored with Tokyo as your base. Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park boast the richest variety of cherry blossoms in the region, and the area is also top-notch for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Among them, Ueno Imperial Gift Park in Tokyo’s Ueno district is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots...Click to view all attraction introductions







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