| World is full of beautiful view everywhere. For this | | | | During the cherry blossoming, the castle will be lit up |
| time, I choose Japan as destination. Japan is full of | | | | by the cherry blossom. |
| natural wonder; the lake, the Fuji mountain and many | | | | Tsuyama Kakuzan Koen Cherry Blossom Festival This |
| more. One of the natural wonder that I choose this | | | | festival is located in Tsuyama-city, Okayama. Cherry |
| time from Japan is Sakura. Have you ever heard of | | | | blossom festival is well known in Okayama as the |
| the Sakura festival or Sakura viewing in Japan? | | | | place place to view Sakura. There are more than |
| Sakura is the famous cherry tree which produces the | | | | 5000 sakura trees standing among the Japanese |
| beautiful cherry blossom. It is said that there are | | | | castle ruin. Tea ceremonies and Japanese music |
| over 200 varieties of cherry blossom tree in Japan | | | | performances are also perform during the festivals. |
| Cherry blossoms in Japan can be viewed in different | | | | Takato Joshi Koen Cherry Blossom Festival This |
| regions, mostly on March to May. Every year Sakura's | | | | festival is located in Takato-machi Ina-city, Nagano |
| top viewing destination will be crowded by Japanese | | | | Prefecture. The cherry tree in Takato Joshi Koen is |
| and tourist flying across the country just to see this | | | | famous in the whole Japan for its beauty and height. |
| event. This viewing Sakura event is called "Hanami" | | | | There are over 1000 cherry tree in Takato, including |
| by Japanese. | | | | the one over 100 years old!Some of these Cherry |
| Hana means flower and "mi" means seeing. For | | | | tree found in Takato can only be found in Takato. |
| Japanese, Hanami (viewing flower) is combining with | | | | The blooming of cherry tree complement with the |
| eating home-cooked meals or take-out food under | | | | beautiful white Chuo Alps, bringing the city to life! Its |
| the cherry blossom tree, combine with drinking sake, | | | | sure a jewels of Nagano Prefecture. |
| talk and sing songs. The Hanami event is generally | | | | Takada Koen Cherry Blossom Festival 2010 This |
| running until evening. There are also food vendors | | | | festival is located in Joetsu-city, Niigata prefecture. |
| nearby to buy the traditional food such as Yakisoba | | | | It's known as one of the most beautiful illuminate |
| and Takoyaki. | | | | cherry blossoms in Japan. There are over 4,000 |
| Before April is a very busy period of time for | | | | cherry trees. Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival This |
| working Japanese; account has to be finalised, | | | | festival is located in Hirosaki Koen Hirosaki-city, |
| deadlines, school graduate ceremonies, finishing | | | | Aomori Prefecture. Hirosaki-koen is one of the best |
| company reports etc. And then April is like breathing | | | | spots for viewing cherry trees in the area. Hirosaki |
| a fresh air. April is when most of the Sakura | | | | has more than 2600 Sakura trees. In the park, there |
| blossomed. Hanami in some region is also followed by | | | | is also ancient castle which was build by Tsugaru |
| Cherry Blossom Festival, which include a lot of | | | | Family. |
| Japanese arts presented, including the tea | | | | Matsumae Koen Park Cherry Blossom Festival This |
| ceremonies which held under cherry blossom tree. It | | | | festival is located on Matsumae Town, Hokkaido. The |
| is such a great experience to be around during | | | | town is known for 17th century Matsumae Castle |
| Cherry Blossom Festival. | | | | which is surrounded by more than 10,000 Sakura |
| To view the sakura, do not forget to book in | | | | trees in more than 200 varieties. Not only there is |
| advance to search for hotel deals and cheap hotels | | | | castle in the park, the park also has a library where |
| in the destination | | | | you can learn more about the cherry tree and see |
| Top destination of Cherry Blossom Festivals: | | | | the cherry blossom paintings. |
| Kumamoto Castle Cherry Blossom Festival | | | | When will be the best time to view Sakura (cherry |
| Kumamoto Castle located in the Kumamoto City in | | | | blossom) in Japan? Cherry blossom date changes |
| Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu. Kumamoto Castle is a | | | | every year, be sure to check before planning your |
| gorgeous castle that was built about 400 years ago. | | | | next trip if you want to view Sakura because the |
| There are more than 800 Sakura trees. And during | | | | blooming period of sakura is short |
| the cherry blossom festival the Sakura breathtaking | | | | Usually, Sakura begins blooming in January in Okinawa, |
| view, combined with the illuminated castle at night, | | | | and they are in full blossom in late March to April in |
| create an amazing view. | | | | Honshu region. In Hokkaido, Sakura usually reaches |
| Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival This festival is | | | | their peak in late May. Be sure also to book your |
| located in Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture. This is | | | | hotels earlier so that you can benefits from great |
| known as the earliest cherry blossom festival in | | | | discount hotel deals as not only overseas tourists are |
| Japan. The hills are coming alive with the beauty of | | | | interested in viewing the Sakura, but viewing Sakura |
| the cherry blossoms. Mount Yaedake is the island's | | | | also has become a custom for Japanese. In addition, |
| second highest point, and it is also known as the | | | | it is always a great idea to research on travel blogs |
| orchid capital of Okinawa. | | | | online to get some local insider information from |
| Matsuyama Shiroyama Koen Cherry Blossom Festival | | | | other traveller's experience prior to your departure. |
| This festival is located in Matsuyama-city, Ehime. | | | | This will ensure that you get the most out of your |
| Matsuyama Shiroyama is a park that surround The | | | | travelling experience. For traveller on budget, you can |
| Matsuyama castle. The castle is on the hilltop and | | | | save cost of calling back to your home country by |
| surrounded by more than 300 cherry blossom trees. | | | | using calling card or phone card. Happy travelling! |