2025 Japan Weeping Cherry Blossom Guide | The Top 2 Weeping Cherry Blossom Spots You Must Visit

#cherryblossom25 Ladies! Get ready for the ultimate cherry blossom guide for 2025! Here are the top 3 weeping cherry blossom locations in Japan, guaranteed to blow your mind. These places are practically unknown to 99% of people, and they're so beautiful they'll make you want to cry. Picture-worthy spots are all here — let’s go! 1. Fukushima - Kitakata | Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree Tunnel Location: Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture Must-See Highlights: 3km Cherry Blossom Tunnel: 1,000 weeping cherry trees create a pink canopy; every shot looks like it's straight out of a Japanese drama. Steam Train × Cherry Blossom: Experience the vintage SL (steam locomotive) train as it weaves through the cherry blossoms, creating the ultimate nostalgic vibe. Future Plans: The "Sakura Project" started in 2013 will extend the cherry blossom tunnel to 8.5 kilometers, making it the longest in Japan. Cherry Blossom Festival: April 4 - April 23, 2025 Night Cherry Blossoms: Limited-time cherry blossom illuminations from April 11 - April 20, 2025. A magical "cherry blossom galaxy" surrounding the steam train exhibition! Transportation: JR Ban’etsu West Line, get off at Kitakata Station, then walk 1.5km. Must-Eat: The famous Kitakata Ramen, a must-try for ramen lovers! Their soy-sauce based ramen with thick char siu (roast pork) slices is legendary. 2. Akita - Kakunodate | Samurai’s Cherry Blossom Waterfall Location: Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture Must-See Highlights: 162 National Treasure-Grade Weeping Cherry Trees: The branches of these trees create a pink waterfall, covering the traditional black samurai residences. Recognized as a natural monument in Japan. 2km Cherry Blossom Epic: The Hinokinai River banks are lined with 400 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, planted in 1934 to celebrate the Emperor’s birthday, now part of Japan's "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Sites." Double the Beauty: Enjoy both the weeping cherry blossoms at the samurai district and the cherry blossom tunnel along the riverbanks. Two stunning sights in one place! Blooming Prediction: Around April 17, 2025 (track updates from Kakunodate Tourism Association). #travel