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10 Best Places In The World To Witness Cherry Blossom Bloom And Be In Pink Paradise
Bookmark these 10 destinations across the world where you can witness the beauty of Sakura AKA cherry blossoms in real life.
by Tashika Tyagi Updated: April 5, 2024
Witnessing the beauty of cherry blossoms in Japan is one thing, we bet, is on every travel lover’s bucket list! While a native tree of Asia, cherry blossoms have been cultivated in various parts of Europe and the United States since the early 20th century. While it might have begun for political reasons and diplomatic ties, the Sakura beauty has now become a part of many countries on these continents. And if you wish to witness the beauty of these pink flowers in person, then we’ve picked out 10 destinations across the world where you can see cherry blossoms.
10 Best Places In The World To Witness Cherry Blossom Trees
1. Kyoto, Japan
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Starting with a no-brainer – Japan! The Sakura season in Japan begins from late March to early April and lasts till mid-May and it is, without any doubts, the best place in the world to witness cherry blossoms. While there are many places in the country where you can witness these blooms, Kyoto is one of the best cities to experience it. Considered an epicentre of sakura, you can see these flowers in gardens, by the riverside, outside temples, or while simply strolling around the city – they are everywhere during spring!
Best Time To Visit: Early April
2. Washington, D.C, USA
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In 1912, Japan gifted the USA about 3,000 cherry blossom trees as a token of friendship. In 1935, the USA started a cherry blossom festival that now sees a footfall of 1.5 million tourists! Safe to say, the cherry blossoms here are a sight for sore eyes! If you’re in the USA in April, you can also experience cherry blossoms in New York City, Portland, Seattle, Macon, Athens, and Boston.
Best Time To Visit: Early April
3. Jinhae, South Korea
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If you haven’t gotten a clue from K-dramas already, then let us break it to you – South Korea has cherry blossoms too! From Jeju Islands and Hwagae to Gyeongju and Seoul, you can experience these pink flowers in the spring season in various cities in South Korea. However, it is Jinhae where you can have an unparalleled experience of cherry blossoms in South Korea. And the Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Street is one place in this city that you simply can’t miss. This place was once a functioning railway station that has now been turned into the ultimate destination to witness cherry blossoms. Does this add another point to your growing list of reasons to visit this country