There’s nothing more magical than seeing cherry blossoms blooming alongside iconic scenery across Japan – from the sparkling capital of Tokyo, and traditional temples in the ancient capital of Kyoto to rolling hills. in Hokkaido. “Hanami” – which means going on a picnic to see cherry blossoms – is a popular custom favored by Japanese people. During the blooming season, locals will gather with family and friends under the cherry blossom canopy to relax and enjoy the spring weather.

For Vietnamese tourists, viewing cherry blossoms is always one of the most popular experiences when traveling to Japan. Therefore, the information and instructions below will be useful for planning your cherry blossom viewing trip in the future. Hope you will visit Japan during the upcoming cherry blossom season.

Japanese cherry blossoms, also known as Sakura, usually bloom for about a week, then the delicate pink petals begin to fall, gently swaying in the breeze, creating an extremely romantic scene. side. Cherry blossoms bloom across Japan from Okinawa in the south to Hokkaido in the north, so you have plenty of opportunities to admire this impressive sight. In Okinawa, the flowers bloom the earliest, possibly starting as early as January. 

On the main island of Honshu, the flowers bloom from around the end of March. Located in Northern Japan, Hokkaido is the place with the latest cherry blossoms and can last until the end of May. Bloom time depends on weather conditions. Every year, the meteorological agency in Japan will post a flower bloom forecast calendar, which you should refer to to arrange your trip.