🌸 Tips for Cherry Blossom Season 🌸 Sakura in Japan 2024

[@NKsEntertainment]

Simply beautiful! Its peak bloom here in New York now

[@cakeswithfaces]

Enjoy the blossoms! I found it funny how in London no one cares about the cherry blossoms nearly as much as in Japan.

[@shaunasm90]

Another lovely video :) Getting me so excited for my trip to Japan, I don't think I'll see the cherry blossoms but it's gonna be beautiful anyway :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Will you be too early or late? They're blooming later than expected this year because of the colder weather recently.

[@shaunasmyth3000]

I'm gonna be there in May so they'll likely be gone but that's ok, I get to see the chili peppers when I'm there :)

[@crazyisgood4792]

I'll be in Japan for a 5-6 week holiday in just 3 weeks time now, going to be travelling from Fukuoka all the way up to Sapporo at the end, really looking forward to seeing all the beautiful pink blossom

[@cakeswithfaces]

That sounds fantastic! I'll be going to Fukuoka soon, it's such a chill place.

[@Akit317]

Cherry blossom season was amazing, went to Ueno Park and it was crowded, but looking at all the trees blooming was beautiful. It was also the time for people to picnic underneath the trees; the funny part is the next morning, I turn on the hotel TV and notice the police and paramedics carrying people out of the park, many of them from too much drinking, and I said to myself, "hey, I was there!"

[@cakeswithfaces]

Wow, sometimes people can overdo it...! It's an amazing experience to be part of though!

[@xXNekou]

I will be in Japan for the last two weeks of March so this video was very helpful, thank you, I cannot wait to see sakura 🤩🤩

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope you get some lovely pictures and celebrate with your own hanami party!

[@magma9138]

Thank you! ARRIVING IN A WEEK!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Exciting!! Have an amazing time! ✨

[@corgolyin]

Saving this video for next year, planning to finally see them in '25 as well as experiencing the World Expo in Osaka :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

Great plan! That'll be a trip to remember!

[@tinasleeman4701]

So excited to see the cherry blossom. We are in Tokyo for the first time from 18th to 31st March so really hoping to see lots whilst there.

[@MihaiMarinescuJr]

See u there!😂 We will be in Tokyo exactly at the same time! Hope some 🌸

[@tinasleeman4701]

@@MihaiMarinescuJr 😆 have a great time. We've got so much planned

[@cakeswithfaces]

Should be perfect timing for the Sakura!

[@swissfoodie3542]

Thanks Amy for another great video. Last year, in the middle of March, we got to enjoy the cherry bloosoms in Tokyo. We didnt expect it at all, and walked trough Ueno park to go to Yanaka, and there were so many people there enjoying hanami. So the next day, we went to Nakameguro, and it was lovely. It was very crowded, but so well organised, and as japanese people are so respectul of others, it was never uncomfortable. Even for me, who really doesnt like crowds. Another nice experience is from a previous trip to Japan, where we were there just before the cherry blossom. We had found a nice bar/restaurant in gion in kyokto, and they severed sakura processo (processo with a hibiscus flower in it).

[@cakeswithfaces]

I've always found that too - even when it's crowded in Japan, it's not as bad as other places because people tend to be more respectful and considerate. That's one of the things I always miss about Japan. Glad you caught the sakura in some of the top spots!

[@ravendranrasalingam490]

My wife and I are in Osaka & Kyoto during last week of March for the CB season. Really looking forward.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Have a wonderful time!!

[@AlanVByrnes]

Thank you also for another update on the Cherry Blossoms blooming, hopefully I can see them bloom at the start of the year soon or maybe next year, 🫶🫶🫶

[@cakeswithfaces]

Looking forward to them blooming in the UK too, it always feels like spring.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Thank you for all the great information. Oh no, we're going home too early, we will miss the full bloom of the 🌸🌸🌸🌸 but we may find some early blooming Kawazu-zakura trees in Tokyo 🙂

[@cakeswithfaces]

Do a quick Google search and you might find some! Fingers crossed for you! 🤞

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

@@cakeswithfaces Thank you Amy 🙂

[@RealRabbit1124]

Mmm cherry blossom.

[@cakeswithfaces]

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[@xXIggy93Xx]

I can't wait for your summer 2024 Japan video, since that's when I'm going with my friends! Also itll be my 2nd japan trip wooo

[@cakeswithfaces]

Fantastic - I enjoy Japan more and more every time I go back!

[@littleweirdout820]

Thank you for making this video! I found your channel because I’ve been planning my Japan trip in hopes to see the cherry blossoms in late March and early April. Starting the trip in Osaka then heading up to Tokyo, so hopefully that makes the chances of seeing the Cherry Blossoms higher. 🤞🏽

[@cakeswithfaces]

That sounds fantastic - hope you manage to catch them!

[@pascalejacquelinepetit5131]

Wow, another awesome video with great tips and ideas to get the most out of the Sakura blossoms and the Hanami custom! Many thanks Amy for the links too. With all the fantastic info, no need to panic about making the most of the season.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I hope everyone can enjoy cherry blossom season and make the most of this special time of year!

[@francescabrooker-rao9534]

Perfect timing! We are leaving tomorrow for Tokyo and will stay a month so hopefully we’ll catch some Sakura, if not there will be all the lovely merchandise!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Enjoy the sakura! And make the most of the quiet time before cherry blossom season starts..! Hope you find lots of pink snacks!

[@lizzie7929]

Love the blossoms wherever I am! Whether abroad or at home! Love seeing them!🌸💞💖

[@cakeswithfaces]

The first signs of spring! Always cheers you up!

[@MissiBoo]

I love ❤️ cherry blossom 🌸🌸. I would love to visit Japan during the Sakura season. I photograph them where I live. The damson tree, at the bottom of my garden, is already blooming 😂

[@cakeswithfaces]

I love it when these first signs of spring come out! 🌸🌸

[@Kuradoll]

We're going to Tokyo in 2 weeks, I always love watching your videos before traveling there🌸

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much! 🥰 Not long to go!! Where are you visiting in Japan?

[@queenpaigemj5785]

We went in February and saw the early cherry blossom festival at Miura-Kaigan! they have the kawazu-zakura type tees that bloom earlier it was beautiful and id absolutely recommend to anyone. there was loads of blossom trees and not too many people. even a little food market area! super kawaii!

[@cakeswithfaces]

That sounds lovely! Did you go on a day trip from Tokyo?

[@queenpaigemj5785]

@@cakeswithfaces yes we did! It was about 1hr 45 from Shinjuku station first on the Yamanote line then changed to the Keikyu line. It really didn’t feel like it was that long on the train though. We paired it with Yokohama in the afternoon and we had plenty of time to explore both areas with no real rush for trains. I was going to originally pair it with Kamakura as that’s also fairly accessible but the weather got a bit rubbish towards the middle of the day so I thought I’d go to the cup noodle museum where it’s dry 🤣

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@queenpaigemj5785 Sounds good! Train journeys often seem shorter than they actually are (when you're amused just looking out the window like me!!) 😝

[@chiragganguly]

Some useful tips indeed. Thanks

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope it helps!

[@dakilangt.v.2180]

"Thank you for sharing these wonderful tips for enjoying cherry blossom season in Japan, Cakes with Faces! Your insights are invaluable for anyone planning a trip to witness the beauty of sakura. Can't wait to experience it myself! 🌸✨ #CherryBlossomSeason #SakuraTips #JapanTravel"

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much, I hope you can catch them one day! 🌸🌸🌸

[@GemmaLoxx]

My trip concided with the Nakameguro Sakura Festival - We felt VERY lucky to see the pink river! We had our best view of the trees when we were outside Teamlab Planets, though, which was unexpected.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sometimes these unexpected surprises are the best things! I had no idea there were cherry blossom trees near TeamLab Planets either! Nakameguro must have been beautiful 😻

[@SkyVixie]

Thank you SO much for this video!! I love sakura blossoms SO much (to the point I want them tattooed on me) I'm going to Japan this March for the entire month (flying out next week eee!) and I'm really hoping I can catch some lovely blossoms! 🌸

[@cakeswithfaces]

Exciting!! Hope you catch them! I saw some early blooming sakura in Shinjuku Park just last week!

[@yabbadabba888]

I am so excited for my upcoming trip for the sakura festival. I have Sagana scenic romantic train and hozu-gawa river boat ride but have not purchased the tickets. do you recommend purchasing tickets through klook now or when i get there?

[@cakeswithfaces]

If you buy them on Klook, check if they're allocated to a specific date. I believe the boat tickets on there don't guarantee you a spot on a particular day. You can buy the train tickets from any JR station in the Kansai region, so I'd recommend getting them as soon as you arrive in Kansai, and get there early as boat tickets are first come first served.

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi! We ran into you near teamLab Borderless today. And we saw our first sighting of cherry blossoms today 🌸🌸🌸

[@cakeswithfaces]

Lovely to meet you! 🎶 Where did you see the cherry blossoms? 🌸

[@KenshoQuest]

@@cakeswithfacesWe saw some sort of blossoms not far from teamLab Borderless. But I’m not sure if they were actually cherry blossoms. I don’t know how to tell the different trees apart. 😅🌸

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@KenshoQuest I saw them too!! I was wondering the same - it's to do with the petal shape, but there are different varieties. In the end I decided to appreciate them all as nice blossoms, whether they're cherry blossoms or not! 😝

[@terrywolflessard5268]

I find this video very informative. Btw... I still have the Catsu curry hoodie, I bought from you 4 years ago.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yay, that's great to hear, thank you!

[@viajaconamelia3596]

When I watch your videos I want to go so bad. but at least Chinatown, ramen store, yellow Tokyo, fluffy pancake and a lot of asian culture in the US. I love creating videos about this topics. Soon I will be tasting Japanese sandwich in Chicago

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's great there are ways to enjoy Japanese culture even when you're at home!

[@lukep.]

Going from 13th-27th - hopefully will see 🙏 Do you have any recent videos / recommendations for vegans / vegetarians visiting Japan?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Exciting!! Here's my list of restaurants in Tokyo with vegetarian options: cakeswithfaces.co.uk/japan/vegetarian-restaurants-in-japan/ My favs are T's Tantan (love their gold sesame ramen!), Ippudo in Lumine Est in Shinjuku, which has veggie ramen, and I just found a place in Shinjuku called Kakekomi Gyoza that has delicious veggie gyoza.

[@vervain07]

I went to Tokyo in Easter 2006 and arrived bang in the middle of cherry blossom season. I was shocked by the crowds in Ueno park, and the blue tarpaulins they put on the floor under the trees for hanami, reserved for groups in advance to sit on at prearranged times and have their picnics. It seemed too bright and plasticky for such a romantic activity! 😄 Shinjuku-koen was more natural, we had a picnic there and although it was busy there was plenty of room to sit near the trees. You have to pay a small entry fee, which probably keeps it from being completely rammed like Ueno. But the queue to buy the tickets was long! I’m going back with my family at the end of March, so looking forward to seeing what has changed and what stays the same. 🌸

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha, I see what you mean about the blue tarpaulins! Shinjuku Park's so lovely and spacious. I saw a couple of early blooming cherry blossoms there last week. Each one had a crowd of paparazzi around it! 😂 Have a wonderful time on your next trip!

[@FluffyBunny9002]

I won't be in Japan until April 17 😢 I am staying in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto for sure, but still haven't booked the last 4 days of my 2 week stay. I really want to see them, but going way up north is so far out of my way, and I have to leave from Tokyo again. Maybe I can sneak off to Aomori for a day trip. 🤔

[@cakeswithfaces]

Going north would be the way to see them. Or look up spots with late blooming cherry blossoms. When I saw them at the Mint in Osaka it was about 15th April - it's only open for 1 week per year. I thought I was too late to see any so it was a surprise!

[@FluffyBunny9002]

@cakeswithfaces The last leg of my trip (April 27-April 30) will be in Aomori. Hopefully I'll get to see them at Hirosaki Park.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@FluffyBunny9002 Fingers crossed for you! 🤞🤞🤞

[@bunniaster]

im going for the last two weeks in japan! i didnt realise it was their spring break and because of my autism im hoping it wont be so busy i get a meltdown so im planning most things for weekdays! i do have lots of tools for me though so it wont be so hard!!

[@cakeswithfaces]

You only have to go a street or two away from the popular spots and it's much quieter. Some places are always busy, but there are lots of places where most tourists don't go!

[@EresTremulent]

Another hidden spot to avoid crowds I can recommend is the Shakujii river. You can take a train from Ikebukuro to the Toshimaen amusement park station and from there go up along the river. It's full of cherry blossoms and there are almost no people.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation, that sounds great!

[@juliusdelacruz7549]

I want your guide 🤩😢❤

[@cakeswithfaces]

You can get it here! ☺️ cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japan-travel-guide-book/

[@katelycho]

Very informative and clear. Thank you. I'll be in Shinjuku mid March. What park/area would you recommend for cherry blossom viewing?

[@vervain07]

Shinjuku Park is gorgeous for cherry blossom viewing. You have to pay a small entry fee so even though it will be busy, it won’t be rammed.

[@tapunan]

By the way, a tip if you're early - you can probably catch Plum blossoms in some places (we saw this in Osaka castle and loved it slightly more than Cherry blossoms). And if you're lucky - you can see them both.

[@cakeswithfaces]

They can be a lovely vibrant pink colour - and they smell lovely too!

[@JoliRiley-j2z]

They are outside the ZARA shop in Nagoya right now (sat 23rd)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Glad you caught them already! I heard many cherry blossoms aren't blooming yet because of the cooler weather recently.

[@einfachnurleo7099]

I'll be flying to Tokyo on march 15th to board a cruise ship that I'll be working on. The ship will stop at a few more japanese ports on the days after so I'm really hoping to see some earlier blossoms

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope you manage to catch some! 🤞

[@MadsMcKay]

Desperately wanted to plan a little Osaka trip for my 35th birthday this year; except the cherry blossoms are predicted to bloom in that area EXACTLY for my birthday- which is neat, but now all the plane tickets and hotels are out of my budget. T-T

[@cakeswithfaces]

Plane tickets are so expensive now. So much more than before 2020. 😭 Hope you can enjoy the cherry blossoms vicariously - I always love it when my Instagram feed's full of pink blossoms!

[@soy9605]

ill be there mid to late march, so im hoping to see some early boomers, and more importantly, eat sakura flavored things

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope you find all the sakura treats!

[@いぬんInun]

Kawazu-zakura, a type of cherry blossom, is It is already the best time to see them. April is the time to come to see the cherry blossoms, when the prices of airplanes and accommodations are very high. The best time to see the cherry blossoms in Hokkaido is in May, so you may be able to come to Japan a little cheaper.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Going north is a good idea to see the cherry blossoms at a later time!

[@ndeckersightseer]

Hi Amy, I do you think I’m probably gonna be in between plum blossoms and cherry blossoms with my travel dates I will be in Japan from March 7 through March 22 in the Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka areas but if you have any tips for early viewing spots please let me know.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'd look up spots for early blooming cherry blossoms. Towards the end of your trip especially, you should start to see some! 🤞

[@TravelWithJohnRico]

I will be in Japan at last 2 weeks of April. Which cities are best to go for that time?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Check the official cherry blossom forecast - I'd expect you'll need to go north to catch them as Tokyo, etc will be over by early April. Maybe north Tohoku / Hokkaido or in the mountains where it's cooler.

[@FluffyBunny9002]

Same here! Same exact time.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope you manage to catch them somewhere!

[@otakutim3]

I will try to visit on April 16 i dont know if i will be there on time

[@cakeswithfaces]

Look up spots for late blooming sakura! That should be the exact time for cherry blossoms at the Mint in Osaka if you'll be near there.

[@savannahcraven5093]

Where are the best places to avoid crowds? I'm vising during cherry blossom season but I get very anxious around crowds

[@cakeswithfaces]

This is a great list! www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/these-are-the-least-crowded-places-in-tokyo-for-cherry-blossoms-032520 Hope you manage to enjoy them! 🌸🌸🌸

[@fred7203]

Arrive in tokyo april 6th for a cruise april 10th

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sounds lovely! Have a wonderful time!

[@Sylviatini]

What is website to follow cherry blossom from early to bloom ?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Here's the official forecast: s.n-kishou.co.jp/w/sp/sakura/sakura_top.html

[@Sylviatini]

​@@cakeswithfacesarigatou gozaimasu

[@lizzie7929]

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[@cakeswithfaces]

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[@jeremybrahm3326]

Don't forget that one of the soccer teams in Osaka is named after cherry blossoms in Spanish, Cerezo Osaka.

[@cakeswithfaces]

That's a nice touch!

[@rafiqanqanqan5736]

My family will go to Tokyo for holiday from 18-Apr-2024. Do we still have chance to see sakura in Tokyo area? If you have any info, please let me know😊

[@cakeswithfaces]

That's too late for the main cherry blossom season I'm afraid! (I've been at that time!). You may spot one or two as you go around - it might be worth looking up where you can see late blooming varieties. If you take a trip to northern Tohoku, you'd be able to see them in full bloom there, where they bloom later. The bright side is that mid April's a fairly quiet time to visit Japan, so everywhere will be less crowded than during cherry blossom season!

[@rafiqanqanqan5736]

​@@cakeswithfacesThanks for the info. By the way, you have any idea for the minor area to see the sakura that time?

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@rafiqanqanqan5736 Here's a good list! tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/outdoors/yaezakura-late-blooming-cherry-trees-tokyo/ And here are some good ideas for places slightly outside central Tokyo for a day trip: www.japan-guide.com/e/e3050_late.html

[@rafiqanqanqan5736]

​@@cakeswithfacesThanks so much 😊😊😊

[@wannaknit]

If you are in Tokyo a bit too late, Shinjuku Gyoen park has many late-blooming trees which still look gorgeous. If you are willing to travel north, Hirosaki Castle has a famous sakura festival, hundreds of blooming trees and a large food stall and amusements area.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recs!

[@FluffyBunny9002]

Thank you so much. I'm in Tokyo April 17-21, and my itinerary takes me south from there. Hope to see them!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Fingers crossed for you! The cherry blossoms I saw at the Mint in Osaka were mid April; you should be there about the right time for that I'd think.

[@sisaket33]

Cherry blossoms are very nice, but what about cherries? Do all these cherry trees actually produce edible cherries?

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'm no horticulturalist 😝 but I believe that any fruits they produce aren't ones you'd want to eat! They're bred to have pretty flowers, not tasty fruit. But cherries are grown in Japan - Yamagata's known for them.

[@AlanVByrnes]

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[@grey28282]

Somethings cannot be Searched for , only Discovered . " when it's Fate , there is no coincidence ". the Season of Cherry Blossom 🌸 is the Time ⏳ of Dreams , the Tears of a Dreamcatcher are Precious , the fall of the Cherry Blossom Petals 🌸, is as the fall of the tears of the Dreamcatcher " , catch the petal , catch the tear 💧 , catch the Dream and make a wish ✨🌠

[@Roland1.]

Hi Amy, Which airline do you use to fly from London to Japan? Unfortunately, plane tickets have become more expensive.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, they're so expensive now! 😭 I'm not loyal to any particular airline; I'll go with whichever has the best deal at the time - the fares change so much. If they were all the same price, I'd fly with ANA. I prefer a direct flight because it's less tiring, but it usually costs more.

[@tinasleeman4701]

We found flights for our imminent trip so expensive. Direct flights in economy were £1600 each 😮 we have booked indirect, via Beijing, with Air China for £700 each.

[@Roland1.]

@@cakeswithfaces I have traveled to Japan 2 times so far. I have always flown with FinnAir & JapaAir. My return tickets (Economy class) were always under £1000. I managed to upgrade my ticket for the return trip (JapanAir) (premium economy, cost me +£222). But now for the autumn period, there are only Etihad and possibly BritishAir with good flight times under £1000. I don't fly with a Chinese airlines. :)

[@evicencio31863]

Also, I was watch a movie 🎦 which is nominated for 'Best International Film Feature' last Tuesday night 🌃 and it was called "Perfect Days". You have to see this. It rated PG.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I always enjoy awards season at the cinema!

[@kahekili-hwy83]

Absolutely, it's essential to be respectful when photographing cherry blossoms. Manipulating the branches can be seen as disrespectful, as cherry blossoms hold cultural significance in Japan. It's best to admire them without disturbing their natural state. 절대적으로, 벚꽃을 찍을 때에는 예의를 갖추는 것이 중요합니다. 가지를 조작하는 것은 불손한 행동으로 여겨질 수 있습니다. 벚꽃은 일본에서 문화적인 중요성을 가지고 있기 때문에, 그들의 자연스러운 상태를 방해하지 않고 감상하는 것이 가장 좋습니다. 在拍摄樱花时，绝对要尊重。操纵树枝可能被视为不尊重，因为樱花在日本具有文化意义。最好是在不干扰它们自然状态的情况下欣赏它们。

[@cakeswithfaces]

Absolutely agree, 100%! Look but don't touch, and leave places as you found them.

[@gonzalezfreak]

fml... I'll be there in Osaka for a week and leave 3/24 :( lol

[@cakeswithfaces]

You never know if you'll see some early blooming blossoms! 🤞

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

i see its the 23rd today, i thought it was the 24th so pats birthday was the 25th thats sunday then amy.

[@あいうえお-o6s1f]

This year's cherry blossoms are expected to bloom quite early. Please don't miss it. Personally, I recommend Yozakura at Takada Castle Park in Niigata Prefecture.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

HAD PAT LIVED AMY SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN 76 TOMORROW.

[@Omni0404]

I've heard Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden has lots of cherry blossoms but when I went in the fall it was kind of cold and rainy. Just a bunch of giant spiders 😱

[@cakeswithfaces]

Eek that sounds scary! 🕷️

[@scoob11000]

In Japan last week of march first week of april STOP MAKING VIDEOS ive worked out we can see most things if we only sleep 3 hours a night

[@scoob11000]

only kidding got the japan guide book .That and the videos are really really informative thankyou

[@cakeswithfaces]

That's one way to get through the jetlag...! 😂 Have a wonderful time in Japan, thanks so much for getting my book!

[@towada1066]

hmmm,... I think cherry blossoms are basically annoying ... plum blossoms are associated with girls, wisteria are the most beautiful and,... of course,... lotus blossoms are sacred ...