About 250 cherry trees are planted and make up a long tunnel of cherry blossom. You can view a vast panorama of cherry blossoms in Sewari Yodogawa riverside.
Kema Sakuranomiya Park/ Osaka
Kema Sakuranomiya park is one of the most famous sites for cherry blossom viewing spot in Osaka. The park is just a few hundred meters from Osaka castle.
Kasagiyama Natural Park/ Kyoto
Kasagiyama Natural Park in the mountains to south east of Kyoto, is most famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan’s Top 100 cherry blossom.
The Expo’70 Commemorative Park/ Osaka
Seasonal flowers bloom beneath the iconic Tower of the Sun at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, with stunning plum and cherry blossoms in spring.
Ninna-ji Temple (仁和寺) / Kyoto
Ninna-ji is one of the many great temples in Kyoto which are listed as World Heritage Sites. The temple is famous for viewing late blooming cherry blossoms.
Nijo Castle (二条城) / Kyoto
Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is surrounded by lush green spaces with cherry, plum, maple, and ginkgo trees lining scenic walking paths.
Koriyama Castle / Nara
Koriyama Castle, a symbol of Yamato-Koriyama City, is one of Nara’s rare castle ruins, with its magnificent moats still a local pride.
Wakayama Castle and Park/ Wakayama
Wakayama Castle is on a small hill and gives you good views over the town. In spring, Wakayama’s most popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.
Himeji Castle / Hyogo
Himeji Castle, the striking white edifice Castle is considered the most beautiful in Japan. The castle was constructed in the mid-14th century.
Satsukiyama Park in Ikeda city / Osaka
Satsukiyama Park is a great park for families in Osaka. In early April, 35000 cherry blossoms cover a large part of the park. There are also a free petting zoo.
Osaka Castle(大阪城) and Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, is Osaka’s iconic landmark, and Osaka Castle Park is a top hanami spot for cherry blossom viewing each spring.
Heian-Jingu Shrine / Higashiyama, Kyoto
Heian-jingu Shrine, built in Kyoto in 1895, features a beautiful garden and is best known for its stunning cherry blossoms in spring.