Cherry blossoms (often called as Sakura (cherry tree) blossoms) are believed to be a symbolic flower that signifies arrival of spring season. During this cherry blossom season in Japan, people like to have cherry blossom parties with colleagues, friends and family. People love to enjoy eating drinking and barbequing underneath the cherry blossoms. In Japan, one can witness an exquisite beauty of cherry blossoms that only occurs for a few weeks from the end of March to the beginning of April.
 

Traditionally “watching blossoms” is known as Hanami.
Do you want to visit Japan for witnessing this awesome experience of sakura blossom? Want to make the most of the sakura phenomenon during your trip? Then in this post, you are going to read about some top destinations to explore for witnessing a wonderful and eye-pleasing cherry blossom.
 

Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo:
A vast majority of people prefer to visit Tokyo’s Shinjuku Gyoen, which is a large park located right at the heart of the city. In a hyper modern metropolis of Japan, you will find this park offers a surprising wealth of green spaces, where one can enjoy a quality time by escaping hustle and bustle of the city. Home to thousands of cherry trees, Shinjuku Gyoen is considered as one of the best places to see cherry blossom in Tokyo.
 

Himeji Castle in Hyogo:
One of the three most famous castles in Japan, Himeji Castle in Hyogo is a favorite destination for cherry blossom watchers. Himeji castle hosts Sakura festival that offers you to experience Japanese rich traditional custom as well as features music performances. Surrounded by hundreds of Sakura trees, Himeji Castle is undoubtedly one of the best destinations in Japan for experiencing a breathtaking cherry blossom.
 

Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa:
This garden is acknowledged as one of the top three landscape gardens in Japan, which turns into a beautiful destination during cherry blossom season. Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa is so large that one can easily spend a couple of hours wandering through it by immersing in the experience of watching beautiful cherry blossom.
 

Takato Castle Ruins in Nagano:
Located on a hill in Ina City, Nagano, Takato Castle Ruins Park is about 60 km from Matsumoto. You can visit this place during the month of April to not only experience the Sakura blossom but also find yatai stalls set up all around the park for annual cherry blossom festival. During this time every evening from sunset to 10 pm, you can witness lovely illuminations held here.
 

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