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April 10, 2025 | 02:04 pm
CANTIKA.COM, Jakarta - Japan has become one of the favorite holiday destinations today. When spring arrives, witnessing the blooming sakura becomes one of the main attractions for many travelers in Japan.
The beautiful pink sakura blossoms are a sight not to be missed. The Japanese themselves have a tradition of enjoying the beauty of sakura through hanami.
If you're planning to enjoy the beauty of sakura blossoms on your upcoming vacation, here are eight recommended locations from Lonely Planet and Live Japan.
1. Himeji Castle, Himeji
At Arakurayama Sengen Park, tourists have the opportunity to see sakura trees against the background of Mount Fuji and the Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine pagoda, while here, it is the Himeji Castle that enhances the view.
According to Live Japan, there are more than 1,000 sakura trees around the castle area. In addition, during each sakura blossom festival, there are usually boat tours that can take visitors along the moats around the castle while enjoying the soft pink color of the sakura trees.
2. Goryokaku Park, Hakodate
In northern Japan, Goryokaku Park can be a destination to admire the beauty of sakura. In addition, the French-style star-shaped fortress is another attraction of this place. If you want a more stunning view, climb the Goryokaku Tower to enjoy the view of the park, which is bathed in white and pink.
3. Hirosaki Park, Tohoku
Another recommended place to see sakura blossoms in Japan is Hirosaki Park in Tohoku. Stretching over nearly 50 hectares, there are more than 2,500 sakura trees growing in this park. For a more romantic hanami experience, tourists can rent rowboats to paddle along the moats covered with sakura petals.
4. Ueno Park, Tokyo
Compared to Yoyogi Park, Ueno Park is actually the most popular spot to witness sakura blossoms. According to Live Japan, every spring, this tourist destination attracts nearly 2 million visitors, consisting of both local and foreign tourists. So, due to its popularity, don't expect to see Ueno Park devoid of visitors during the hanami season.
5. Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida
Aesthetic photo hunters must visit Arakurayama Sengen Park located in Fujiyoshida. Tourists can capture beautiful sakura blossoms with the majestic backdrop of Mount Fuji. While spring is the best time to admire sakura in this park, in the fall, this place is crowded with visitors who want to see the red leaves typical of autumn blending perfectly with the colors of the Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine pagoda, as mentioned by the Japan National Tourism Organization site.
6. Yoyogi Park, Tokyo
In the capital of Japan, Tokyo, tourists can visit and have a picnic at Yoyogi Park. This location is also suitable for those who want to bring the whole family because of its large area. Don't forget to capture the beauty of sakura petals clinging to each branch of the trees to upload on social media. In addition to admiring the blossoms, there are also many visitors who barbecue or sing through portable karaoke machines.
7. Mount Yoshino, Yoshino
Mount Yoshino closes the list of the best places to see sakura blossoms in Japan. Yoshinoyama is actually a mountainside that has become the most famous spot in the East Asian country to admire sakura, as cited by Japan Guide.
The mountain area is divided into four parts, each of which is at least populated by around 1,000 trees. So, you will always be greeted by sakura trees on your journey along Mount Yoshino.
8. Maruyama Park, Kyoto
There are many favorite places to see sakura blossoms in Kyoto, but Maruyama Park is said to be the best place for hanami there. About 680 sakura trees grow in the park area, but the most iconic is the weeping sakura tree or Gion Shidare-zakura. The tree towers about 10 meters high and is very easy to find because it is right in the middle of Maruyama Park.
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