Cherry blossom season japan

Spring really bursts into life in April as the brief period of blossoming cherry trees gives way to pleasing green foliage and milder temperatures.

It's an easygoing time when you can make do with light jackets and long sleeved shirts.

Japan april cherry blossoms

Research is a must when planning a trip to see the cherry blossom since peak periods vary significantly by location as well as year to year.

• A tarp and some refreshments are all you need for your very own hanami party—the local term for cherry blossom viewing
• Though you may miss the peak blossom period in one place, you're never more than a train ride away from somewhere still enjoying it
• Some of Japan's top-rated areas for hanami are in places you may have never heard of

Japan's fiscal year ends in a flurry of activity on March 31, leaving much of the population in the mood to kick back.

Hanami parties provide the leisure activity par excellence, as revelers stretch out on tarps to spend time with friends and family. While most cities have a go to spot,

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