Discover the best spots for the spectacle that is sakura season.
After the bleakness of winter, seeing the first flowers popping their heads out of the ground is always a delight. But there is nothing quite like seeing the bare branches of trees burst into bloom, bending under a heavy load of pretty flowers. And if they are fluffy and pink, even better.
Cherry blossom season, usually between the end of March and the first week of April, is a special occasion around the world, made even more special by its short duration. It is best to be organized so that once the blossoms open, you know exactly where to go and enjoy them.
Here are some of the best places around the globe to walk or picnic under the cherry blossoms.
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Beautiful! I have always wanted to visit Kyoto during the blossom season.
I am sure these spots listed are awesome. When it is safe to travel again, I will include some these in my bucket list. For now, I can enjoy a spectacular sakura experience in northern New Jersey, USA. In Newark, there is a park called Branch Brook Park which has over 5,000 cherrry blossom trees and a huge variety which bloom throughout the Spring season here.
You've missed Newark, NJ! This overlooked city has the largest collection of cherry blossoms in the entire United States- 5,000 trees and 18 varieities in Branch Brook Park. This is a park designed by the Olmsted brothers who also designed Central Park and Prospect Park in NYC. A true gem.
In the city my grandmother lived her life in there were many cherry blossom trees. I can remember when I was a little girl walking in the front yard and staring at the cherry blossom trees that she had. I used to wonder why they were so beautiful and different from other trees.All around town they adorned the side of sidewalks and in front of little stores downtown. Just extremely beautiful. She lived in central California, in Monterey County.
You forgot Sakura Street in Tokyo.We were very lucky to tour Japan at just the right time. we saw Sakara the whole way. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, everywhere