When does sakura bloom and how? When sakura blooms. The most famous trees

March 18th, 2015 , 04:21 am

Cherry blossoms in Japan are not at all like the blossoms of some apple or bird cherry trees in Russia. Can you imagine that the news broadcast of Channel 1 would be interrupted by an emergency message: “Attention! The first bird cherry blossomed in the Mikhailovsky Garden an hour ago! Turning on our correspondent from the scene...”?

In Japan, such things are par for the course. During the cherry blossom season, the whole country seems to go crazy. From the appearance of the first flowers on the tree to the complete fall of the petals, only a week passes, so you need to have time to see this short-term miracle, photograph it from all possible angles, and most importantly, go to the city park with the whole family for a picnic and indulge in a special activity - admiring the cherry blossoms or, in Japanese, "hanami". At this time, television channels, radio programs, newspapers and Internet sites vying with each other to report in which prefecture, in which city and in which specific garden the cherry blossoms bloomed - so that not a single Japanese, Buddha forbid, misses anything.

The first cherry blossoms bloom on the southern islands already in early February, and the last ones bloom in the very north and in the mountains by the end of May. In Tokyo, hanami time comes at the end of March - beginning of April, and every year, depending on the weather, this period can shift back and forth by a week, or even two. There are special meteorologists who, based on the winter weather and forecasts for spring, make assumptions about when happy days will come in each region, however, like all meteorologists, they are often mistaken. When I was planning my trip, I really wanted to get to the cherry blossom time, so I carefully studied these forecasts. As a result, we flew to Tokyo on March 29 and we were not mistaken - literally on that day the first trees bloomed, and a couple of days later hanami time in Tokyo was officially declared open.

Early in the morning we headed to Ueno Metropolitan Park - one of the most famous and visited parks in Tokyo. It, unlike many other places, is open around the clock, so the first destination for admiring the sakura at 5 am was determined without much difficulty. :-)

If you think that 5 am in Japan is early, you are deeply mistaken. At this time it is already light, people are actively going to work, and in the parks local pensioners and, quite surprisingly, young people are doing morning exercises.

But today is the first day of hanami. The most cunning Japanese take the best places in the park in the evening so that with the first rays of the sun they can begin to enjoy the most beautiful views of cherry blossoms. Right on the paths of the parks they lay out rugs, wrap themselves in sleeping bags - and guard scarce places. It's funny to see the peace on their faces when they wake up. :-)

Look at the photo - the alleys along the edges are literally covered with blue rugs, on which Tokyo residents settled down for the night. The best places, of course, are on the ground, under the trees, but in Ueno the park staff prudently surrounded the lawns with nets - you can’t go there.

The television is turning on - they are preparing to broadcast live from the park.

The trees are decorated with lanterns ahead of time.

At night, these lanterns burn, softly illuminating the branches strewn with flowers. This allows you to admire sakura even in the dark - a special activity called “yozakura” in Japanese. Later, in posts about Kyoto, I will show how fantastic it looks.

Ueno Park is Tokyo's largest urban park. There are not only alleys with trees, but also ponds, temples, museums and a zoo.

Lotuses grow in the pond, but early spring is clearly not their time.

Now here is the kingdom of sakura. A total of 1,100 sakura trees are planted in Ueno Park. In terms of their number, it is in second place in the city.

And although there are 8 times more other trees here, they are almost lost against the backdrop of the blooming splendor.

Despite the early hour, the park paths are full of people.

Families, couples in love, and just single people come here, frantically snatching out cameras every minute.

And I understand them. :-) It took me a lot of effort to select a few photographs from the hundreds that I “shot” in Japanese parks. Well, isn't this a miracle?

There are benches everywhere facing beautiful views so that you can sit down and admire without feeling tired.

There are many men in business suits in the park. They pretend that they are just walking by, supposedly on business. But if you take a closer look, it’s clear that they are also admiring. These distant smiles on the faces of the eternally collected Japanese cannot be confused with anything.

Pink begins to shine through the whiteness of the flowers - see?

In Ueno, white cherry trees predominate, but there are also pink ones.

However, not all trees have already bloomed. There are many varieties of sakura, some bloom earlier, some later. Here on this tree the buds are just beginning to appear:

There is another interesting statue in Ueno Park - since we are here, I will show it too. If you've seen the movie The Last Samurai, you probably remember Katsumoto, the charismatic samurai who led a rebellion against the government. In the film he looked like this:

Katsumoto had a real-life prototype, a powerful samurai named Saigo Takamori. In 1877, he actually opposed the imperial troops, raising a samurai uprising, but was defeated, wounded and committed suicide by committing sepukku. A monument to this man was erected in Ueno Park, and, frankly speaking, he looks not at all as attractive as in the film - small, pot-bellied and with a dog. :-)

After walking around Ueno Park, we went to another park in the capital, famous for its sakura - Shinjuku Gyoen. Unlike Ueno, it closes at night, but we made it in time for the opening, at 9 am. We even had to wait a little at one of the entrances to the park, and we were not alone - a dozen Japanese photographers with professional cameras, tripods and huge backpacks of all sorts of photo-stuff were pounding their hooves nearby with impatience. As soon as the attendants opened the gates, they ran at a trot (!) to different corners of the park in order to have time to film the beauty before the crowds of ordinary visitors poured in. I must say that we were glad that we were able to appreciate the beauty of the park in the morning and almost alone. Without people, these places look simply amazing.

Shinjuku Gyoen is the record holder among metropolitan parks for the number of sakura trees. There are 1500 of them here, and 75 different types. If in Ueno we saw only white and pink flowers sakura, here you were dizzy from the variety of shades - yellow, greenish, orange, red - and all this is sakura!

In total, more than 20 thousand trees grow here, and some corners resemble pieces of a real forest.

Unlike Ueno, rugs and hanami picnics are not allowed here. And this is a definite plus - nothing distracts you from admiring the sakura. Even your head is spinning and your neck hurts from constantly walking with your head raised up. :-)

However, if you are tired, you can sit on the bench. Fortunately, it’s still morning, there are few people and they are free.

Sakura blooms so intensely that it seems as if the trees are boiling, covered in white foam.

Single white explosion:

The garden has existed on this site since the 18th century, however modern look he acquired about 100 years ago. During the war, of course, it suffered greatly, but the Japanese painstakingly restored everything that was destroyed. Now three zones can be distinguished here - a French regular park, an English landscape park and, of course, a traditional Japanese park.

There are very nice pavilions here.

They offer unique views.

Some trees are so old that they require staking.

And some are carefully wrapped up in case of cold weather.

But time passes - and the park begins to fill with crowds of visitors. And you have to forget about privacy.

It's time to show you the last of Tokyo's parks - Hama Rikyu. We were here already in mid-April, when the usual cherry blossoms in Tokyo had already bloomed. However, there are late varieties growing in this garden, and some of them amazed us.

The park itself is located next to one of the skyscraper areas. And this immediately brings back memories of New York's Central Park, but the similarities perhaps end with the skyscrapers. :-)

There are some cool hills here that are great to climb.

And from above you can look at the Rainbow Bridge and the port. "Sitting on a beautiful hill..."

How is it in Japanese? It feels like the houses are growing straight out of the park, in which every pebble is a work of art.

Blood red sakura blooms here. :-)

Yellow sakura is very beautiful.

And white and pink, of some special variety.

Look how beautiful it is!

The regular pink one has already faded.

The slightest breeze - and white and pink petals swirl in the air. It's like it's snowing.

But here, in full bloom, trees with huge inflorescences - each the size of a large apple.

This is also Sakura! Looks fantastic.

That's all for now. I hope you enjoyed Hanami's time in Tokyo. At least we were completely delighted with it.

In the next episodes we will move from Tokyo to Fuji and travel further across Japan. Don't get lost! :-)

Past episodes of this story.

With the arrival of spring in different countries Unusual spring carnivals and holidays are starting, and Japan is not left out of the fun. “O-hanami”, as the Japanese themselves call the period from March to April. Hanami is the cherry blossom festival in this country. We will talk about this in our article.

Japan is the land of the rising sun, rich in numerous attractions: marvelous temples, luxurious palaces, but the Japanese, who profess Shintoism - worship of the elements of nature, value other things much more, sincerely believing that everything that man has created with his own hands can never be compared in importance with the creation of nature. In the summer, they admire the fields of blossoming irises, in the fall they do not take their eyes off the lush chrysanthemums and the moon, which is bright and large at this time of year, in the winter they admire the first snow, and in the spring they admire the cherry blossoms, celebrating the Hanami holiday. The word "Hanami" means "admiring flowers." This is a national tradition revered by the Japanese. At this time, almost all residents of Japan come to see the sakura blossoming in parks, gardens, alleys, and squares. They come with whole families, for ease of observation, take with them plastic mats, sake, beer, snacks and receive physical and aesthetic pleasure at the same time. The Japanese love to take photographs, so they bring cameras here to capture this fleeting beauty for a long time.

Hanami– the cherry blossom holiday is not considered an official holiday in Japan, it is not marked on the calendar, and there are no weekends dedicated to it, but the time of this holiday is a very important psychological moment for every Japanese. At this time, tourists from all over the world come to Japan to also join in admiring the blooming and fragrant cherry blossoms. Sitting in the park in silence these days is simply incredible, as it will be flooded with crowds of people, both during the day and in the evening. The Japanese authorities are doing everything to encourage tourism at this time: after six o’clock in the evening, all sakura trees are illuminated, which gives the parks an atmosphere of romance and mystery.

We told you the approximate start time of Hanami - the cherry blossom festival, but the official starting point of its start is considered to be the time of the first cherry blossoms blooming in the ancient Buddhist Yasukuni Temple in the capital of Japan - Tokyo. Stands first pink flowers appear from the buds, as the meteorological service notifies all Japanese about the beginning of cherry blossoms. Sakura blooms for about a couple of weeks. But since the territory of Japan stretches from north to south, the time of cherry blossoms varies: if in the southern part of the country - on the island of Kyushu and the island of Okinawa, it begins to bloom in February, then in the northern part of Japan - on the island of Honshu - it blooms in early May , and residents of the northern prefectures of the country - Akita, Iwate, Aomori, can observe cherry blossoms in the tenth day of May.

The history of admiring cherry blossoms began at the court of the Japanese emperors of the Heian era, which lasted from 794 to 1185. Refined aristocrats, sophisticated in the elegance of their manners, spent many hours under flowering cherry trees, passing the time by writing poetry and philosophical conversations. They compared the short but brilliant blossoming of cherry blossoms with the transience of human life.

Today, to celebrate Hanami, the cherry blossom festival, fun festivals are held in Japanese cities at this time. For example, in the city of Kyoto there are “Sakura Evenings”, when guests of the country and local residents participate in “cherry dances” and admire the demonstration of outfits of the Heian imperial era. In the city of Nara, a “sakura parade” is held, all its participants carry branches of cherry blossoms in their hands. The city of Koriyama is proud to have the oldest sakura in Japan, which is six centuries old. Both local residents and city guests eagerly await its flowering time. In Japan, there is a special website where the state of cherry blossoms in different Japanese regions and cities is reported in real time.

In Tokyo, cherry blossoms usually bloom in early April, filling the city streets with a wonderfully subtle scent. On television they begin to inform the population about cherry blossoms in different areas of the city, talk about the number of cherry trees in each park, and show interviews with passers-by who compare the current blossom with last year. The most popular Hanami viewing spot in Tokyo is beautiful national park Shinjukugeen, in the Shinjuku region, is home to one and a half thousand cherry trees, of which there are seventy-five varieties. At the opening ceremony of Hanami in this park, the imperial couple of Japan is present. Ueno Park is also quite popular - the largest park in Tokyo, with an area of ​​six hundred twenty-six thousand square meters, one thousand one hundred sakura trees grow here. Sumida Park is also famous, with four hundred cherry trees, which are illuminated with unique lighting in the evenings.

It can be difficult for European tourists to understand the meaning of Hanami - the cherry blossom festival, since they are not familiar with Japanese culture and traditions, but, nevertheless, travelers come, even from other continents. And the Japanese themselves happily share this unforgettable spectacle with foreigners, believing that even without understanding the depth of the meaning of their national holiday, people admire the fragrant sakura and participate in Hanami.

Spring in Japan can only mean one thing: cherry blossoms.

Situated between the long, brutal winter months and the humid, hot summer, spring is the most popular time of year for tourism in Japan, both domestic and overseas. Sakura tours to Japan allow you to immerse yourself in this infectious atmosphere, when the parks are filled with revelers and supermarket shelves are stocked with cherry blossom-scented snacks and drinks.

The cherry blossom front spreads across the country, starting in February in Okinawa in the south and reaching Hokkaido in May. Cherry blossoms can be affected whole line factors: especially Cold winter may mean the flowers will appear late, mild weather will cause them to appear early, and heavy rain may cause the petals to fall off much faster. For this reason, before planning a spring vacation in Japan, you need to study the cherry blossom forecast.

Dates

Sakura usually begins to bloom in Okinawa around January/February, in central Japan in March and April, and in northern Hokkaido in May. In areas located at higher elevations, flowering begins later than in lowland areas. In Tokyo, flowering usually occurs in late March, reaching full bloom around April 5th. In Kyoto, cherry blossoms bloom a day or two later than in the capital, while the mountainous areas around Takayama and Matsumoto bloom about two weeks later, starting in mid-April.

Hanami

A traveler who is lucky enough to buy a tour to Japan and find himself in this country during the cherry blossom season should definitely go to local parks and gardens, take food and drinks for a picnic and join local residents for hanami (“flower viewing”). It is during this period that the Japanese are most relaxed and all public places take on a party-like atmosphere.

Typical hanami places, such as city parks, landscaped gardens, castle grounds and areas along river banks, are filled with crowds of people during the sakura season. The flowers usually stay on the trees for a couple of weeks, sometimes less if there is heavy rainfall, so visitors have a small window in which to enjoy the trees in full bloom. Hanami parties are so popular that some companies pay one employee to sit in the park all day, holding space for an evening of office hanami.

Hanami parties can be held during the day or evening. Sakura flowers are especially beautiful at dusk, when the trees are illuminated by lanterns.

Story

The tradition of hanami has a long history, which is believed to have begun in the Nara period (710-794), therefore, by taking part in hanami, a tourist joins one of the most beloved and most revered rituals in Japan.

Although the term "hanami" has been used almost exclusively to refer to cherry blossom viewing since the Heian Period (794-1185), historically the Japanese held hanami parties under wisteria and plum blossoms. Today, some older Japanese still gather to see the plum blossom (ume), which for them is a quieter alternative to the rowdy hanami parties.

In ancient Japan, cherry blossoms were important because they marked the rice planting season and were used to predict the harvest. Moreover, its fleeting beauty was a metaphor for life itself, and was praised in numerous poems.

The Japanese believed that spirits lived in sakura trees and made offerings to them in the form of rice wine. This grew into the tradition of hanami parties, a celebration of food, drink and fun that is believed to have begun in the court of Emperor Saga and has become a tradition beloved by all walks of life.

Sakura scented products

During hanami season, a visitor to Japan may feel like the country has gone a little crazy over cherry blossoms. Not only are there many themed events and festivals taking place, but even the cherry-scented products on supermarket shelves reflect the upcoming season.

A trip to Japan in the spring will provide tourists with the opportunity to try sakura-chu-hai (sweet alcoholic drinks), Sakura Dumplings, Sakura KitKat, Sakura Beer, Sakura Chips and even a sakura-flavored Starbucks latte! What do these foods taste like? Most people will agree that it's a taste that takes some getting used to, with a scent that's somewhere between lavender and soap!

Top 10 hanami places

There are countless excellent hanami spots in Japan, and everyone planning to buy Japan holidays has their own personal favorite, so we've rounded up a few best places from our point of view, so that the traveler has something to start with.

1. Mount Yoshino, Nara Prefecture

This mountain, with more than 30 thousand cherry trees, has been the most famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan for hundreds of years.

2. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

Tokyo is known throughout the world as an ultra-modern metropolis with high-rise buildings and flashing neon lights, and while this is true, it also has a large number of green areas where you can take a time out from the bustle of the capital and relax. One of the best places in Tokyo where travelers on Japan tours can watch the cherry blossoms is undoubtedly the Shinjuku-gyoen National Park, which has more than a thousand cherry trees, where there are both early and late blooming varieties, which means , the sakura season lasts longer here than in other places in the city.

Other great hanami spots in the city include the Imperial Palace Gardens, Hamarikyu Gardens, and Ueno Park, so be sure to check out a few of them.

3. Himeji Castle, Hyogo Prefecture

This object world heritage The UNESCO site has survived fires, wars, earthquakes and the Meiji Restoration to be one of the few original feudal castles still standing in Japan. Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, Himeji is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in spring!

If a visit to Himeji isn't included on your Japan sightseeing trip this spring, don't worry—almost all Japanese castles (original or reconstructed) are great places for hanami, as they are traditionally surrounded by cherry trees.

4. Mount Fuji

When you come to Mount Fuji in spring, you can get two pleasures for the price of one, since this mountain is surrounded by sakura trees. There are many places that offer views of Mount Fuji, but our favorites are Hakone, the Five Lakes region, as well as the northern shores of Lake Kawaguchiko and Chureito Pagoda.

5. Philosophical Path, Kyoto

Kyoto Philosopher's Trail is a road that runs along a stone-paved canal in the northern part of the Higashiyama area. The trail got its name from the philosopher Nishidee Kitaro, who meditated here on his way to Kyoto University. Along the 2-kilometer road there are also restaurants, cafes, shops and, of course, cherry trees, which bloom luxuriantly in early April. This is one of the most popular hanami places in Kyoto, and those who book a tour to Japan from Moscow, the prices of which depend on its duration, will not regret visiting this place. At the same time, you can go on a tour to Japan from other major cities of the CIS countries.

6. Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa

Voted one of the top three landscape gardens in Japan (considered the best of the three), the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year, but especially during cherry blossom season. The garden is so large that you can easily spend a couple of hours wandering around it.

7. Miharu Taki-zakura

Miharu Taki-zakura (“Miharu Cherry Falls”) is located near the small town of Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, in the northern Tohoku region of the Japanese island of Honshu. This massive weeping cherry tree, which is 12 meters high and has a trunk circumference of 9.5 meters, is over a thousand years old. It is probably Japan's most famous tree and is considered by many to be the most beautiful.

8. Hirosaki Castle, Hirosaki

Since late April, the park around Hirosaki Castle has been transformed into a pink wonderland with more than 2,500 cherry trees, cherry blossom tunnels, evening illuminations, petal-pink moats, lovely picnic areas and rowboats for rent. If you visit this place from April 23 to May 5, you can take part in the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival. This park is one of the three best places to admire cherry blossoms in Japan, so if a trip to Japan in the spring includes a visit to this place, the tourist will get an unforgettable experience.

9. Hanamiyama Park, Fukushima

Another landmark of the Tohoku region, Hanamiyama Park (“flower viewing mountain”) is located on the slopes surrounding the rural community of farmers in Fukushima Prefecture. The park was founded by local farmers who began to grow ornamental plants and trees in the area, and was opened to the public in 1959. Here you can admire various varieties of sakura and other flowering trees with beautiful view to Mount Azuma.

10. Ruins of Takato Castle, Nagano

Last but not least on our list is Takato Castle Ruined Park in Nagano Prefecture. It ranks third in the official ranking of hanami places in Japan (along with Mount Yoshino and Hirosaki Castle). Situated on a hill in the city of Ina (Nagano), the park is approximately 60 kilometers from Matsumoto (where the Black Crow Castle also provides perfect place for hanami). In April, the park hosts many yatai stalls set up for the annual cherry blossom festival, and there are wonderful illuminations that go on from sunset until 10 pm.

Like many of the places on this list, Takato Castle Park gets busy during cherry season, so tourists who don't like crowds should visit early in the morning and avoid weekends. Inside the park is the curved Onkyo Bridge, which is one of the most beautiful places during cherry blossoms, but if you take the time to walk, you can find equally impressive places.

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Japan has many natural beauties. Cherry blossoms are a beautiful sight and a symbol of the country. The time when cherry blossoms bloom in Japan is a magical period. Anyone admiring the beauty of flowers can feel like a thinker, think about love and the transience of life. Tourists, newlyweds and photographers come from all over the world to see, admire and capture this beautiful fleeting miracle of nature.

Japanese cherry

Sakura is a type of ornamental Japanese cherry tree that blooms in early spring. This tree is called mountain cherry or wild cherry in the West. In Japan, it can be seen everywhere: in the mountains, along the banks of fast rivers, in city and temple parks. There are sakura trees various sizes and forms. There are up to 400 varieties and approximately 16 species of this beautiful tree. Only some varieties of cherries bear fruit. Sakura fruits, which are called sakura-no-mi in Japanese, are smaller in size than ordinary cherries, they are sour, and therefore not very tasty. Sometimes they are eaten pickled as food supplement with rice or make cherry wine from the fruit.

Blooming cherry blossoms create a unique atmosphere of beauty and grandeur. Pinkish-white, pink and white flowers that appear much earlier than the leaves amaze with their charm and beauty. Therefore, a blossoming cherry tree resembles a snow-white cloud. But as soon as it rains or the wind blows, the light and delicate petals fall, so this phenomenon is short-lived. This white and pink miracle lasts only a week, and sometimes less. For the Japanese, cherry blossoms signify the transience of everything in the world.

The tradition of viewing flowers

For hundreds of years it has reverently preserved its ancient traditions Eastern culture. One of them is Hanami - admiring cherry blossoms. "Hana" means flower in Japanese, and "mi" means look. This tradition arose during the Heian era at the imperial court. The aristocracy, which excelled in sophistication and grace of manners, spent time under flowering trees, wrote poems and enjoyed drinks. They saw a deep meaning in the short, stunning cherry blossoms: reflecting on the transience of life, the aristocrats compared the falling cherry blossoms with purity of thoughts and courage. Later, this tradition spread and became an integral part of Japanese culture.

Hanami is not only about enjoying the beauty of beautiful flowers, but also a symbol that has become the basis Japanese philosophy. This is a symbol of transience and the rebirth of life on Earth. The Japanese believe that time spent admiring sakura will allow one to get rid of bad thoughts and indulge in the eternal. The need for this, as we know, is felt no less today. Also, the flowering of trees notified the Japanese about the beginning of the time to plant rice. In addition, they made offerings to the Spirit of Flowers to please him and get an excellent harvest.

Just like hundreds of years ago, today in Japan people await the celebration of cherry blossoms with the same trepidation and respect. About 90% of the country's residents pause the crazy rhythm of everyday life and go to parks, gardens, and squares to enjoy the beauty. After work or on weekends, entire families and groups of friends lay out rugs and sit under flowering trees to admire the sakura and have a good time at the same time. Hanami attracts not only the local population of Japan, but also residents of the entire planet. Many tourists leave their jobs for a while and go straight to the country rising sun to join the wonderful ancient tradition and enjoy the amazing beauty of nature.

When does sakura bloom in Japan?

The flowering period of trees depends on both the region and the weather. Japan stretches from subtropical to temperate latitudes, that is, sakura begins to bloom in the south, where the climate is warm, and gradually moves to the north of the country. For example, on Okinawa, the southernmost island of Japan, the first flowers appear already in January, while on Hokkaido, the northern island, sakura can begin to bloom only in summer.

The duration and beginning of cherry blossoms change from year to year. According to official data, it is believed that sakura blooms in Tokyo from March 27 to April 7, in Sapporo - from March 12 to April 20, in Kyoto - from April 4 to 16, in Osaka - from April 5 to 13, however, these dates are also approximate. If the weather is sunny before flowering begins, wild cherries may bloom one or two weeks earlier. And if it was cold, then the first flowers will appear much later than the planned date.

Unfortunately, the flowering season is relatively short. After the first flowers appear, sakura trees stand in full glory for several days, and sometimes even hours to a week, then the flowers quickly fall off. Therefore, the meteorological service pays great attention to this phenomenon. They conduct special studies to determine the cherry blossom time. In Japan, as spring approaches, cherry blossom forecasts are extremely popular. Every day on radio or television, in magazines or newspapers they report on the progress of the “sakura blossom front”, in which cities the trees are in full bloom, and where they are just beginning to bloom.

You can enjoy a brief moment of snow-white beauty at any time of the day. Viewing cherry blossoms in the evening is no less popular than during the day. The trees are very skillfully illuminated after six o'clock in the evening.

The most beautiful and popular places where sakura blooms

Of course, you can admire beautiful sakura everywhere: next to a subway station or from the window of a ryokan. But there are many places in Japan that will give you a unique experience of admiring sakura. Here are just a few of them.

Shinjuku Goen Park is one of the largest in Tokyo. It is in the public domain. More than a thousand sakura trees grow there. There are many early and late varieties of sakura in the garden. Therefore, those who are late to see cherry blossoms in another area can visit Tokyo, since the flowering period in this charming place begins in mid-March and ends at the end of April. The park has many lawns and lawns for relaxation, so finding a location for admiring the flowers will not be difficult.

Ueno Park is located in the center of Tokyo. It is one of the first to be made in Western style. More than a thousand beautiful sakura trees grow in the central part of the park. This beautiful place is noisy and crowded. In Ueno, trees begin to bloom several days earlier than in other parks in the city.

Kitanomaru Park is the most beautiful place to view cherry blossoms in Tokyo. The northern part of the imperial palace is decorated with hundreds of cherry trees. In the evening, the trees are illuminated, and you can rent a boat to view the cherries from the water. It is recommended to visit it early in the morning, when there is no large quantity of people.

If a traveler has the opportunity to choose a period to visit Japan, then best time It will be spring in the year for a trip to the land of the rising sun. It is at this time that sakura blooms. Indeed, seeing a wild cherry tree at such a time is something unusual, as the tree blooms in fabulously beautiful colors. Symbolize blooming trees the arrival of spring and the beginning of the agricultural year. In Japan, when sakura blooms, it turns into a huge white and pink flower. This is the most wonderful time, so a huge number of tourists strive to visit the country during this period. By allocating just a week of time and traveling thousands of kilometers, you can see and enjoy the most beautiful spectacle - cherry blossoms. Any tourist will have pleasant impressions of Hanami.