Cherry blossom season is here again — have you planned your blossom-viewing itinerary for this year yet? Japan and South Korea are both popular destinations for cherry blossom viewing. As March rolls around, it’s that time of year for Kansai’s cherry blossoms. A netizen has carefully prepared a Kansai cherry blossom map, which Fever Travel is excited to share with everyone.
There are many varieties of cherry blossoms. In addition to Yoshino cherry, common types in Kansai include Yamazakura (mountain cherry) and Shidarezakura (weeping cherry). These usually begin to bloom gradually between March and early April, with their “full bloom” period often occurring in early April. The “cherry blossom snowfall” (when petals fall) may happen in the second week of April, but it all depends on weather and environmental conditions. So, it’s best to approach cherry blossom viewing with an open mind.
Photo by choine
In addition to the map introduced here, you can also make good use of Fever Travel’s features. On the Kyoto page, in addition to 15 hand-picked attractions, you can browse travel photos from others and even select a specific month to easily find out what sights are best seen at what time of year.
Fever Travel’s Selected Kyoto Photos
Using this map is very simple, and its functions include the following:
1. Information from various sources (each entry includes basic information about the attraction and predictions for optimal viewing times)
2. Easy access to extended information (via link functionality)
3. Can be used together with Google Maps
4. Easily understand the blooming trends of the Kansai Cherry Blossom Map 2016 (the cherry blossom markers on the map will update according to the latest information)
Related Sharing: Kansai Cherry Blossom Map 2016
Map Source: Chen Lixing
Other Travel Notes
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