How Long will Tokyo’s Cherry Blossoms Last?

They’re here and they’re … gone? But how long will this season last? They came late, they left … #tokyo #cherryblossoms #sakura

[@michaelsasano8622]

I think it would be so much fun to walk around Tokyo looking for Sakura trees and just enjoying the beauty of every one. Seeing the petals all on the ground makes me want to scoop them up and put them in a Ziploc bag and take them home. Lol. So beautiful!

[@henrychew235]

If only more think like you. Most tourist just go to the crowded spots and be done with it. Sadly we live in a ever more IG spots that i must tick world.

[@CollideWithTheSlope]

@@henrychew235 and nothing wrong with all that.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Different strokes for different folks. When it comes to “best spots” don’t trust social media. It doesn’t work like that. Most of the posts are lies. You’ll find a line of people trying to get the same shot 😂

[@michaelsasano8622]

@onlyinjapanGO So true! I've seen many people on social media showcasing the Sakura season but many are going to the same places as everyone else. So not much excitement there. Just an overcrowding of foreign visitors. Love that you share places that are not overcrowded but also now the secrets out! Lol!

[@julieluna8509]

You are very right, more on positivty, good your there to share these beautiful gift of nature. Thnx John.

[@KS-wi6sr]

Thank you so much for this video. I mentioned that no one has really covered this, and you did a whole video!🙌🏾 I hope we run into you in Tokyo! These videos helped so much with planning!

[@silentsnake820]

This is why I like your videos and streams. You give people a better understanding of Japan and how everything works. And especially regarding the topic Tokyo in general and cherry blossoms I can show my friends that it´s not always crowded and that this massive city does not have to feel to intimidating. Some of my friends think and/or say that Tokyo isn´t for them due to the concrete and highrise buildings and all the people everywhere. I have been interested in Japan and Tokyo for a very long time but it´s hard to describe in words that there is so much more to Tokyo than just the main tourist spots. I have learned that it can feel quite empty and spacious, depending where and how you approach your visit

[@DgM70]

Thanks for sharing your sakura walk and positivity! The season just makes us all feel better! A time of new beginnings and hope for the future!

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Right! A new beginning :) new hope. Thank you ^_^

[@henrymatos9551]

Hi John! What a beautiful scenery of the Sakura Trees along the promenade by the river. I couldn’t agree with you more on venturing out to the countryside and embracing a more serene experience. I feel the reason why many tourist do not take this opportunity is due to language barrier and not fully understanding how to navigate. It’s one’s comfort level will prevent traveling around freely. It’s all about the adventure and full experience. I appreciate you explaining to viewers to always come out of your comfort zone and to take the risk where the results are well worth it. 👍🏼🌸

[@gordontaft2218]

Cherry Blossom in Odaiba is nice. Also they have tulips too.

[@BobbyTakahashi991]

Cherry Blossoms Looks Great! 桜が綺麗ですね！

[@jeeclin]

Great video! I’m arriving in Tokyo on April 16… any ideas where the sakuras bloom next? I’d love to go find some!

[@sarumike]

Lots of these tucked away spots where the masses don't go. One of my favourite places for cherry blossoms is asakusa. There's a park alongside sumida river on the asakusa side , quite a few cherry blossoms. Quiet and free 😎

[@Suede224]

That is such a beautiful scenery even in such a big city!

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Look like a pleasant day and beautiful Cherry blossom. ✌️

[@sufamidan1006]

Hey man, i will be coming in May from the 10th for two weeks. What kind of weather can I expect from your experience? I wanna pack the right clothes. Is the humidity bad in May?

[@azrol0992]

Will be there in 4 days hopefully can catch some sakuras, atleast one tree is enough, really want to experience it once in a life time

[@tippycal4203]

Thanks John for the updates on the sakura in Tokyo. I hope you would be able to provide an update on this coming Saturday. We will arrive in Tokyo in the morning and hope to be able to catch at least the falling petals here at this Sumida river you are filming this livestream.

[@fleurbee8360]

I ordered a bunch of sakura stuff to make cakes and sakura mochi. You know if you wait for autumn the cherry trees drop their leaves and they start to ferment and you can smell the sakura scent

[@natalieyoung6]

We just got home from Japan and we went to Yoshino and stayed in a temple . No sakura though but still a beautiful place

[@kevinjenner9502]

Sakura depart…Earthbound in a floating dance…A wistful longing.

[@leah8774]

Thank you 🌸

[@lunargod9]

Where is this? Coming to Tokyo next week. ❤

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Sumida River, Tsukuda (Tsukishima Station)

[@kochichris]

😅netherlands was first in februari because of climate change, warm breeze. 1 2 3 season past here in oranda, now last 4th season starts big version plume cherry blossem dark pink. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 in osaka was 22 march blooming 6 days earliyer then tokyo

[@heatherfling7820]

I would want to be where the cherry blossoms are. I Love Love them. We don’t have anything like this in Colorado.

[@thelonelyamazonian7039]

Unfortunately……just missed the live stream, but at least first to comment! 👍 And, Tsukuda is ✨Beautiful💫 as always. 😊 🇬🇧

[@bridgetkoczynski615]

Q. How long will Tokyo's cherry blossoms last? A. Japan's Prime Minister is giving Washington 250 cherry trees as a gift at the state dinner, to replace hundreds that are in the seawall tidal basin construction zone this Summer. The KZbin walk is always really pretty. I just learned about it on ABC News and I wanted to share the Story. I think the wonderful cherry trees gift adds a manga Tribulation to our pop culture.

[@ETFootprints]

If someone happens to find this secret spot, come in afternoon when the tide rises. If not, you're see more mud and a bit of trashes underneath.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Trash? Mud? I’ve not seen that and the water doesn’t often go over the bank. Only during typhoons 🌀 since the 1990s the Sumida River has been pretty clean although I wouldn’t drink it 😆

[@fleurbee8360]

Go to Hirosaki Castle to have a beautiful cherry blossom experience. It is just gorgeous.

[@carolineindacityphx]

There is a sense of urgency when appreciating cherry blossoms. I have always planned on seeing the cherry blossoms in Washington DC but because of the unpredictability, I have yet to see them. So I appreciate you taking us along and being as appreciative of them as I would be. By the way, I love the bright green peeking out through the pink/white. 🌸🌸🌸 Question: So why are they called Cherry blossoms if they are not cherry trees?

[@ricodemarco]

I heard that long ago a traveler from Europe saw the sakura blossoms and said it looked like cherry trees blossoming. I guess that stuck and now people call it cherry blossoms when its actually sakura blossoms.

[@ricodemarco]

Maybe visit Washington d.c. and see the sakura blossom along the Potomac River. Japan donated trees to USA before the war.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

I have many times 😉 it is pretty but certainly not celebrated like in Japan. No festive feeling but nice to see 🌸

[@ProfWilliam]

We are going to arrive at april 11. I hope we can still see some nice sakura tree altough this is not the first piority. Until your stream we tought we already too late.

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

I’m planning already for next year sakura blossom trip. Maybe april would be best to come in case they bloom late again.

[@mattegeniet]

I think that’s the safest bet. If they’re early you can still probably go up to tohoku or the alps in that case and still see them there. April certainly gives more options, especially early ish April. At least if you’re a bit flexible with where you can go :) area around Sendai is even very easy to go for day trips.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Can’t go wrong, you’re rather at the start or the finish :) March30 to April 3 seems like you’d get them at full bloom or at the end on normal years in Tokyo.

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

@@onlyinjapanGO Seems the right time, hopefully.

[@LynnHiroko2u]

Just curious how old theses trees are.

[@YG-fo5rl]

At most 2 weeks assuming no high winds, heavy rain and cold.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

10 days is norm. Sometimes 6-7 days. 14 days is the max I’ve seen in my 25 years. One spring there was no wind or rain at the end but when it came, they ALL left in an instant. You can be sure in spring, wind and rain will come!

[@YG-fo5rl]

@@onlyinjapanGO 👍 Got to love Spring.

[@heatherfling7820]

🌸🩷🌸🩷👋

[@gordontaft2218]

お台場でちょと雨ふったよ。