There is nothing more beautiful than seeing famous sights in Japan while cherry blossoms are in bloom, like the sparkling capital of Tokyo, the old capital of Kyoto with its traditional temples, or Hokkaido with its rolling hills. Japanese people like to do something called “hanami,” which means having a lunch to see cherry blossoms. On cherry blossom season, people will get together with family and friends under the canopy to enjoy the spring weather and rest.

When Vietnamese tourists go to Japan, seeing the cherry blossoms is always one of their favorite things to do. Because of this, the information and steps below will help you plan your next trip to see the cherry blossoms. It would be great if you could visit Japan during the cherry blossom season.

Sakura, or Japanese cherry blossoms, usually bloom for about a week. After that, the soft pink petals start to fall off and sway in the wind, making for a very sweet scene. side. Japan’s cherry blossoms are in bloom from Okinawa in the south to Hokkaido in the north, so you will have many chances to enjoy this beautiful sight. It is possible for the flowers to start blooming as early as January in Okinawa. 

The flowers start to bloom on Honshu, the main island, around the end of March. Hokkaido, which is in northern Japan, has the earliest cherry blooms. They can last until the end of May. The time of bloom varies on the weather. The Japan Meteorological Agency posts a flower bloom forecast calendar every year. You should use this to plan your trip.