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Cherry Blossoms in Goryokaku Park<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nOne of these reasons is their cherry blossom.<\/p>\n
When one thinks of cherry blossom (sakura), the first country that comes to mind is Japan. Come springtime, the country blossoms into an enchanting pink paradise– a scene that makes the country as dazzling as ever.<\/p>\n
However, not everyone knows that the cherry blossom season varies in different parts of Japan. Not all cherry blossoms bloom at the same time, and not all flowers you see are cherry blossoms. In this guide, we’ll let you know\u00a0all the essentials when it comes to cherry blossoms–whether you’re a first-timer or not.<\/em><\/p>\n Also read: Hakodate: A Blooming Port City of Hokkaido, Japan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n When is the best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Springtime in Japan usually starts late March to early May<\/strong>.\u00a0Like any other travels, it’s important to do research especially when you plan to visit a country for its particular season. Before booking a flight, make sure to check the cherry blossom forecast<\/strong> of your destination. Websites such as Sakura Weather Map<\/a> and Japan Meteorological Agency <\/a>give detailed forecasts. Be sure to check it from time to time as forecasts may change depending on the weather.<\/p>\n If it’s your first time\u00a0in Japan, here are the most popular tourist destinations and their first bloom\/full bloom forecast:<\/p>\n *Forecast is as of March 20, 2019. View the full list\u00a0here.<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Also read: JAPAN TRAVEL: Hirosaki Castle and Park in Aomori: Springtime\u2019s Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Destination<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n What’s the difference between the flowering date and full bloom, you ask? The former refers to the first bloom, meaning, trees are just starting to grow flowers. Full bloom means that the trees are now filled with flowers.<\/p>\n Also read: Hidden Tokyo: Discover the City\u2019s Lesser-Known Charms<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Note: the exact date of sakura season varies every year<\/em>. It depends on a lot of factors such as its growth and the temperature. This only means that if you’re not able to see it in the spot you wish to visit, you can always travel to nearby places since the sakura season doesn’t start and stop all at the same time.<\/p>\n What is Hanami? How can tourists enjoy it?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n You may have seen this word a few times when researching about sakura. Hanami<\/strong>, or flower-viewing, is an actual Japanese tradition to enjoy the flowers; think of “flower sightseeing.” Locals usually go outdoors to appreciate the beauty of sakura by having a picnic with family and friends. Parks are usually filled with tourists at this time. Various events and festivals happen in different parts of Japan.<\/p>\n Also read: Essential Tokyo: Hottest Spots for Every Tourist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Hanami is an old Japanese custom that’s still being done at present. If you want to experience hanami, here are some things to know:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtS2zyPFPX2\/<\/p>\n Tips for picture-taking<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Besides hanami, everyone’s main agenda during sakura season is the picture-taking. It’s also the main reason why tourists from different parts of the world\u00a0go to Japan. You don’t need to own expensive cameras to take photos of these attractive sceneries. Here are some tips to get that perfect shot:<\/p>\n Also read: Hirosaki City: The Cultural Heart of Aomori, Japan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Dos and Dont’s for Travelers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Also read: JAPAN TRAVEL: Fort Goryokaku in Hakodate, A Historical Star-Shaped Citadel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0And\u00a0because spring season is also peak season, expect huge crowds outdoors. Both locals and foreigners go out to enjoy the view, so don’t expect to have all the cherry blossoms all to yourself. As a tourist, you have a responsibility as well. Keep these rules in mind for a hassle-free spring vacay!<\/span><\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Explore Japan\u2019s Hokuriku Region through the New Golden Route<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Planning to visit Japan anytime soon? Share these tips to your friends so they can have a fun vacation!<\/p>\n Source<\/em>:<\/span> JNTO<\/a>, Sakura Weather Map\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is your ultimate guide to Japan’s cherry blossom season this 2019. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10770,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[562,565,64,342],"tags":[694,1119,1891,2014,2015,2016,2017],"class_list":["post-10762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international","category-japan-international","category-nature","category-travel-guide","tag-travel-guide","tag-japan-travel","tag-tourist-spots-in-japan","tag-cherry-blossoms","tag-sakura-season","tag-hanami","tag-cherry-blossoms-in-japan-2019"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10762"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10780,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10762\/revisions\/10780"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/01\/hokuto-cherry-clossoms-corridor-1024x768.jpg\")
The Cherry Tree Corridor in Hokkaido<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/03\/mappppp.png\")
Map grabbed from Japan National Tourism Organization<\/a>. The forecast is subject to change.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Filipino TV actor Robi Domingo visited Hakodate in spring 2018<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/03\/robiiii-1024x683.jpg\")
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The Weeping Tree\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/12\/hirosaki-castle-park-aomori-cherry-blossoms.jpg\")
Tourists at the Hirosaki Castle and Park<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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The sakura-covered moat near the Hirosaki Park<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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