The weather is starting to warm up, officially entering spring. Spring is the season when many flowers are in full bloom, and Japanese cherry blossoms are one of the beauties that many people yearn for. This time, we will predict the cherry blossom season in Japan in 2023, and recommend 10 hot spots for cherry blossom viewing, so that you can plan your cherry blossom trip this spring.
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2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Forecast
In response to the cherry blossom season, Japan predicts the date of cherry blossom blooming and full bloom every year. According to the second forecast released by Japan Meteorological Corporation on January 26, the fastest flowering areas this year are Tokyo and Kochi, which are expected to bloom in late March. Then there are Nagoya and Osaka, etc., while Tohoku and Hokkaido will not bloom until the end of April.
According to the latest cherry blossom forecast released by Japan Meteorological Corporation, the blooming days and full blooming days of cherry blossoms in various parts of Japan are as follows:
Sapporo: Forecast of flowering date on April 29 and full bloom date on May 2
Aomori: Forecast of flowering date on April 18 and full bloom date on April 22
Sendai: The flowering date is forecasted on April 6th, and the full blooming date is forecasted on April 10th
Tokyo: Forecast of flowering date on March 21 and full bloom date on March 29
Kanazawa: Forecast for flowering date April 2nd, full bloom date for April 7th
Nagano: Forecast of flowering date on April 6 and full bloom date on April 11
Nagoya: The flowering date is predicted to be March 25, and the full bloom date is predicted to be April 3
Kyoto: Forecast of flowering date on March 27 and full bloom date on April 4
Osaka: The flowering date is predicted to be March 28, and the full bloom date is predicted to be April 4.
Wakayama: The flowering date is predicted to be March 27, and the full bloom date is predicted to be April 4
Hiroshima: The flowering date is predicted to be March 26, and the full bloom date is predicted to be April 4
Kochi: The flowering date is predicted to be March 22, and the full bloom date is predicted to be March 30
Fukuoka: The flowering date is predicted to be March 24, and the full bloom date is predicted to be April 2
Kagoshima: The flowering date is predicted to be March 28, and the full bloom date is predicted to be April 7
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots 1. Osaka Tsurumi Green Park
Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, located in Osaka City, is the venue of the “International Flower and Green Expo” held in Osaka in 1990. It covers an area of 120 hectares. The cherry blossoms planted in the park are mainly Kawazu cherry and Daikanzakura, which is convenient for everyone to enjoy early cherry blossoms. In addition to the cherry blossoms, Tsurumi Green Park also has a large field of rapeseed flowers. When you go to the park to enjoy the cherry blossoms, you have the opportunity to enjoy the limited-time beauty of the cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers.
Osaka Tsurumi Green Park
Address: 2-163 Greenland Park, Tsurumi District, Osaka City
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots2. Mifuneyama Paradise
In addition to cherry blossoms during the day, viewing cherry blossoms at night is another way to experience the beauty of cherry blossoms. There are more than 2,000 cherry blossoms in Mifuneyama Paradise in Saga Prefecture. During the cherry blossom season, Mifuneyama Paradise will also hold flower festivals. At night, there will be lighting activities. The pool water below the mountain will reflect the night cherry blossoms, making the space even more dreamy.
Mifuneyama Paradise
Address: 4100 Takeo-cho, Takeo-shi, Saga
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots3. Takaya Shrine
Takaya Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture is located at an altitude of 404m. From the top of the mountain, you can see the Kannon Temple and the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. In addition, the “Sky Torii” itself is an excellent viewing spot. There are many cherry blossoms planted in the lower palace of Takaya Shrine. When you climb to the top along the road, there are full of blooming cherry trees on both sides, like a cherry blossom tunnel, sublimating the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.
Kagawaken Takaya Shrine
Location: 2800 Takayacho, Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture 768-0002
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots4. Daigoji Temple
The cherry blossom season in Kyoto is divided into 3 stages, and Daigoji Temple is the first stage of the earliest flowering. Daigo-ji Temple is one of the world-class heritage sites in Kyoto. Its stunning scenery made Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a warlord of the Warring States Period, still hold “Daigo Hanami” even when he was seriously ill. The cherry blossom viewing location of Daigoji Temple is mainly in the area of Shimodaigo. There are more than 700 cherry blossoms planted together with the historical buildings such as the vermilion temple and the five-storied pagoda, making the scenery full of poetry.
Daigoji Temple
Address: 22, Daigo Higashioji-cho, Fushimi District, Kyoto City
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots5. Shinzanike Park
The cherry blossoms in Sayama Pond in Osaka are known as “the earliest cherry blossoms in Osaka”. The park path is only 200 meters short, but many cherry trees have been planted, and Sayama Pond Park is also planted around Sayama Pond Museum About 1,000 Koshinohigan cherry trees were planted, and many locals chose to sit on the grass to enjoy the cherry blossoms and feel this followingnoon leisure.
Shinzanike Park
Location: 2-chome, Ikejiri Naka, Osaka Souyama City, Osaka Prefecture
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots6. Mokuro River
The Meguro River is a popular spot for viewing cherry blossoms in Tokyo. The nearly one-kilometer-long river is covered with cherry trees on both sides. The main varieties are Someiyoshino cherry and Yae cherry, making the entire river a cherry blossom viewing spot. In addition, Meguro River holds the “Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival (Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival)” every year, which combines cherry blossom viewing and Japanese festivals. You can enjoy cherry blossoms while tasting beer and snacks.
Mokuro River
Location: Meguro District, Tokyo Ohashi – Shimomeguro
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots7. Tobu Bridge
Many tourists have visited TOKYO SKYTREE. In addition to shopping, it is also a hotspot for viewing cherry blossoms. Two Kawazu cherry trees are planted on the Tobu Bridge near the Skytree. Because you can enjoy the Skytree, cherry blossoms, and blue sky and white clouds at one time, it attracts many tourists to check in every year when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Tobu Bridge
Address: Yehei 1-chome, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots8. Nishihirahata Park
Nishihirahata Park is located in Matsudayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, a suburb of Tokyo. There are regarding 360 Kawazuzakura trees, which are mainly planted on the hillside. Every year from February to early March, Kawazuzakura and rapeseed flowers bloom early, and the “Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival” will be held. “, continuing the atmosphere of spring. Nishihirahata Park can enjoy the limited-time beauty of Mount Fuji, Sagami Bay and cherry blossoms at the same time.
Nishihirahata Park
Location: 2951 Matsuda Soryo, Matsuda-cho, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots9. Nagoya Takadake Cherry Blossom Avenue
Walking under the cherry trees is also a good way to enjoy cherry blossoms. Nagoya Takadake Cherry Blossom Avenue is regarding 1.4 kilometers long. There are regarding 140 pink Dahanzakura and Yaezakura along the road. Walking under the cherry blossom avenue, occasionally encountering the scenery of cherry blossom blowing snow, makes the whole cherry blossom avenue a hot spot for punching cards.
Nagoya Takadake Cherry Blossom Avenue
Address: 〒461-0001 Izumi 2-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City, 3-chome
2023 Japanese Cherry Blossom Spots10. Kawazu Cherry Blossom Trees
To appreciate cherry blossoms, of course, you must go to the most primitive birthplace! Kawazu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kawazu Sakura. There are regarding 8,000 cherry blossom trees in the whole area, and the most concentrated Kawazu Sakura trees are from Kawazu Station to Kawazu River. Namiki is regarding 4 kilometers long and has regarding 850 cherry trees. The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year. This year, the “33rd Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival” will be held from February 1st to 28th. The entire cherry blossom festival will last for one month. There will be Different activities will light up the night cherry blossoms every night from 18:00 to 21:00.
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