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Many travelers dream of visiting Japan during the cherry blossom season, known as Sakura, which blooms at specific times. Therefore, you should choose the right timing for your trip to witness cherry blossoms in different parts of Japan on the same journey. Japanese meteorological experts track the cherry blossoms’ opening date each year to predict the peak bloom time across Japan, starting from the warmer southern regions to the cooler parts later in the season. Here are some of our favorite ways to experience the enchantment of cherry blossoms in Japan during spring.
The new Shinkansen bullet train route connecting Tokyo and Fukushima was launched on March 16, making visiting Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival easier and more enjoyable! The festival takes place from late March to early April each year and is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of spring among the blossoms and the fragrance of the plants, as well as a chance to see the oldest castle tower in the area dating back to the early 17th century. During the day, you’ll see a sea of pink blossoms dancing on the cherry trees’ branches. At night, the same blossoms are illuminated to offer visitors a completely different experience, with 300 Bonbori paper lanterns lighting up. Map drawings inspired by the castle’s legends and history are also projected onto the tower’s surface, adding an interesting modern addition to the traditional cherry blossom viewing.
If trees could tell stories, the Takizakura waterfall cherry tree in Miharu Takizakura Village would have thousands to tell. Beloved by all, this cherry tree has been blooming in the shape of a waterfall for over a millennium and is named after the way its branches and limbs grow. It’s a source of pride and joy for the 17,000 residents of the small agricultural town of Miharu in Fukushima.