Hanami

Hanami is the time of the year when locals and tourists flood landmarks to see the beauty of the sakura (cherry blossoms) blooming.  The viewing season only lasts for about one week before the sun, wind, and rains wash away the petals from the trees.

The schedule for 2016 and the best places to enjoy the flowering trees are as follows:

Tokyo – March 28 to April 5
~  Shinjuku Gyoen ~
11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo
~  Shinto Shrine Yushima Tenjin ~
3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo, Tokyo
~  Ueno Park ~
Taito, Tokyo

Kyoto – March 31 to April 8
Kiyomizudera Temple ~
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Maruyama Park ~
473 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Philosopher’s Path ~
Sakyo-ku between Ginkaku-ji and Nyakuoji-jinja, Kyoto
Heian Shrine ~
Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
Nijojo Castle ~ 
541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Osaka – March 31 to April 8
Kema Sakuranomiya Park ~
2 Nagarahigashi, Kita Ward, Osaka
Osaka Castle ~
1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Expo 7 Commemorative Park ~
1-1 Senribanpakukoen, Suita, Osaka
Mint Bureau ~
1-1-79, Tenman, Kita-ku, Osaka

Hanami viewers in the Mint Bureau
Admiring the blossoms on all sides
Rain or shine
Whites and pinks in full bloom
Beautiful far away and close up
Dark hues of pink
Lighter hues of pink
Shades of white
And even whiter
Fallen petals by the end of the week
Always an opportunity for local street food

You really must try to visit Japan during Cherry Blossom Season at least once in your lifetime to witness the beauty of nature.

 
 
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