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Jason Vong @jasonvmedia
Director, Writer, Host
Vivienne Lee @hellovivienne
Co-Host, Camerawoman, Trip Planner
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Chapters
00:00 GET READY TO HUNT…
00:46 SPOT 1
02:26 SPOT 2
04:28 SPOT 3
05:28 First Bloom VS Peak Bloom EXPLAINED!
05:54 SPOT 4
07:40 SPOT 5
08:45 The Significance of Cherry Blossoms in Japan
10:25 SPOT 6
12:27 SPOT 7
13:40 SPOT 8
15:20 SPOT 9
17:02 SPOT 10
18:05 SPOT "11"
20:36 Prints are Available!
20:50 Outro
📍Sakura Street 16-12 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0031
📍Yanaka Cemetery 7 Chome-5-24 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001
📍Sumida Park 1 Chome Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0033
📍Yoyogi Park 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052
📍Rikugien Park 6 Chome-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0021
📍Zojoji Temple 4 Chome-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011
📍Nakano Street 5 Chome-32 Arai, Nakano City, Tokyo 165-0026, Japan
📍Chidorigafuchi Sanbancho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0091
📍Ueno Park Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007
📍Nakameguro 1 Chome−11−18, Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Arguably, the most popular season to visit Japan is in Spring simply for it's amazing views of Cherry Blossoms! Also known as "sakura" in Japanese. These pink fluffy flowers are an incredible sight to behold but often very easy to miss as they typically last a week before becoming lush green leaves. Join Jason Vong & Vivienne Lee as they take you through the top 10 spots for Cherry Blossoms around Tokyo! This is a grand photography adventure tour as they will show you the best spots to see sakuras, how weather can impact the bloom, and what it takes to take some great Cherry Blossom Photos. On top of that, these spots will usually be on everyone's Japan Spring Itinerary which also means the top locations can get incredibly crowded. This is a hilarious travel vlog journey you don't want to miss! TRAVEL GONE VONG SEASON 2!

[@JasonVong]

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Production quality: 1,000,000! Great job, loved every minute!

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Very nice piece! Love having both you and Vivian in this video! Masterpiece!

[@JasonVong]

thank you thank you!! 🥰

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The dedication you both put into these videos is outstanding. Very inspirational for those of us who picked the hobby only a couple years ago!

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Fantastic video guys. This series always makes me smile.

[@JasonVong]

Thanks for tuning once again Brian!! Really appreciate it!! 😍

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Thanks guys, you have the most entertaining photography channel!

[@JasonVong]

Thank you! that means a lot to us!! 🥹

[@michaelnguyen5576]

Thanks for the inspiration from your videos, I can't wait for the next episodes! I was just in Tokyo a couple of days ago, but we had to cut our trip short last minute. We'll be re-planning for next year and your videos will definitely come in handy!💮

[@JasonVong]

sadly the weather has been wack. The cherry blossoms are delayed this year. 😭I wish you luck for next!

[@ThaiMyStyle]

Amazing footage. Thank you Jason ❤

[@JasonVong]

thank you so much for watching!

[@ThaiMyStyle]

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[@JasonVong]

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8:55 the start of something brand new.. epic!

[@JasonVong]

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[@shALKE]

Epic editing! Enjoyed it!

[@JasonVong]

My editor is top notch!

[@duprfranck]

So nice, what a video. And gosh, you guys are hilarious! Loving it!

[@JasonVong]

Thank you thank you!! 🥹

[@images7]

I had a great time watching this first episode and I am already looking for the next one!

[@JasonVong]

Should be out very soon! Thanks for watching! 🥹

[@sylvestersim423]

Happy with your determination.. Keep it up

[@kringlacson]

You guys are sooo funny, I don’t know how many times I laughed out loud watching this entire video! Love you guys! I know Nikko from decades back, I was so surprised to see him on my TV first thing in the morning 😂 Looking forward to the rest of your video series!

[@JasonVong]

REALLY?! haha I will have to let him know! Nikko's crazy talented! He showed me around Singapore when I visited. Small world. Thank you so much for watching Kring!

[@kringlacson]

@@JasonVong Do let us (the audience) know if they you’re going to Paris! Because I will message you then so my partner and I could show you guys around :) Love your work!

[@williamedge9888]

Great video! 🎉🎉🎉

[@JasonVong]

thank you!!

[@steveklamkin]

Very entertaining! Thanks!

[@JasonVong]

thanks for watching Steve!!

[@globetrottingtrivia]

Great video 🫶🏼

[@JasonVong]

Thank you!!

[@Iamtongue]

man that was great!

[@Adi.12893]

yaaaaaaa! new video

[@JasonVong]

yes!!

[@el5099]

Love your video and so well timed since I am still in Tokyo. I forgot about some of those locations. Hoping for a gap in good weather this week.

[@JasonVong]

I pray as well. I would be bum if it's gonna be cloudy and rainy two years in a row 😭

[@EdgarOliveiraTB]

your content is amazing!

[@JasonVong]

Really appreciate that Edgar! Thank you!

[@robertbooher427]

Thanks! Great video.

[@JasonVong]

wow! Thank you Robert!! Appreciate the support!

[@focinhomolhado]

Amazing!

[@JasonVong]

thank you!

[@KillerTacos54]

This was awesome

[@JasonVong]

Thank you!!!

[@GrAnDmAMiTtEnSS]

I need more of this content

[@JasonVong]

New episode this weekend!

[@Thedarkshadow08]

Love this series! And that ending 😂😊

[@JasonVong]

hahaha! thank you for watching!!!

[@bounsaythor168]

These are amazing editing vidoes

[@JasonVong]

Thank you!!

[@fabipuello]

Awesome video!

[@JasonVong]

Thanks for watching!

[@CAMphotography_]

Is it weird I watch your videos more so for the commentary than the actual content? 😂 love your energy through the videos but obviously love the content also. Can’t wait for more TGV!

[@JasonVong]

hahaha not weird at all!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Big mistake: only ever follow the official Japan metrological forecast and none of the other random ones and preferably after the 6th or 7th official forecast. *the metrological forecast has had it at full bloom between 28-31 for the last 3 weeks!

[@JasonVong]

Hahaha a mistake we have learned from

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@JasonVong I love your videos :) .. I’ll be there in a few days (I travel there a lot)

[@suganiyavijay9087]

Hello @ninjamonkeyguy what are you trying to say? Sorry.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@suganiyavijay9087 there are many forecasts out there that people follow, but really only the Japan metrological forecast is the one that should be followed. But even then this year the forecast is a few days out!

[@ivansrejic88]

hahah nice editing, nice acting.. Keep up the good work ! Greetings from Serbia !

[@JasonVong]

thanks for watching!!!

[@alloutofspace]

Production quality was the best I've ever seen. Anywhere.

[@JasonVong]

thank you that really means a lot to us!! 😭

[@jeharu]

Great video, love it! Excellent production quality! But yikes, a waiting line for a PARK? I appreciate you providing exact locations in the description, now I know where to queue up for the line when I go next year XD

[@JasonVong]

Thank you so much! If you are talking about Rikugien Park and it's giant weeping tree, then yes, there will be a line and admission fee to get in 🫣 Very worth it though!

[@LucaDePazzi]

Lovely video

[@JasonVong]

thank you thank you!!

[@o0YumRamen0o]

Yoyogi Park always disappoints. It's just picnics and a pain to get to from subway

[@JasonVong]

Yoyogi surprisingly wasn't too bad when we went but Ueno though... 🫣

[@IntrovertAmateur]

You really "shinzou wo sasageyo" to these cherry blossoms ;) :) Luckily Jason knew where his heart is :D Amazing Vong episode again guys - can't image how much work you put into this series, but it is so amazing and unique! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@JasonVong]

THANK GOODNESS SOMEONE CAUGHT THAT REFERENCE hahahaha!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

That thumbnail 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@JasonVong]

🤣we had a blast making it!

[@luismoran7176]

Great video 🙌🏻. Would love to visit Japan someday. I have a question? Between the a6400 and the a7c which camera is best , which one would you recommend, thank you in advance for your help.

[@Ronnie_Rahman]

Came at such a perfect time! Going Japan in 3 weeks!

[@JasonVong]

If you're coming for Cherry Blossoms, keep an eye on the forecast! You will be in time for the ones up north but all the ones in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka will likely be gone

[@Ronnie_Rahman]

@@JasonVong Thank you for that recommendation! Each time you respond it feels like when a celeb just replied haha so hyped. Thanks!

[@dizspartan]

I've been so excited for the new travel gone vong series...the wait has not disappointed. top tier. can't wait for the next ones!

[@JasonVong]

Thank you thank you!! 🥹

[@AllanSu]

I very much underestimated the flower power

[@JasonVong]

Love your videos man! Let me know when you’re back in Japan!

[@GregThurtle]

Wow you were there the week before we arrived - we must have just missed you!

[@JasonVong]

Haha which spots did you hit up and enjoyed the most?

[@PavyJP]

Great video! Another nice spot, less well known, is the streets behind the ANA Hotel in Akasaka. Probably better than Sakura Street in Shibuya! I shot a video there last year.

[@JasonVong]

Perhaps we can go check it out this year! Thanks for the tip!!

[@sanmikazuki4358]

In Sendai, cherry bloosam bloom now. So if you want to see in Tohoku is good timing now.

[@letechnophil5490]

Thanks!

[@JasonVong]

Thank you for the support, Phil!

[@barrettish]

Good Tokyo spots! Such a hard thing to accurately time though lol Nothing has even bloomed this year in Tokyo yet. I might have to extend my stay just to see some! 😅

[@JasonVong]

yooooo!! i love your apt videos!! you in town?

[@barrettish]

@@JasonVong haha thanks! Yeah, just extended my stay in Tokyo a little

[@Lodahi570]

Love your videos. Could you please post in the description or somewhere when your footage was taken? Traveled here and the tree is barely starting to blossom. Since you just posted I assumed you were here now.

[@michaelroth1550]

hey guys, love your videos. And this will help us plan our trip next year. Btw, you guys forgot to mention the exact date when you went there to shot the video. Maybe it might give us an idea when to book the trip next year. TIA

[@rudyquezada7088]

As much as I hope everything goes right on my trips, some things just go Vong !

[@JasonVong]

it always does! 🫠

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

It's so Vong that it's right!

[@JasonVong]

😎

[@jtanaka1]

Guess you can go Vong with Japan😂 My Vong moment was in Nara last year trekin’ up Mt Yoshino only to find out I’m a week late and the blooms were all in the lower town🤣 I did catch some nice ones in USJ tho but everywhere else was like, ‘You’re Vong Again!’ I did go north to Seoul and made it for bloom week!🙌🏽 Mahaloz fo’ sharin’ all that went Vong in Tokyo!🤘🏽👍🏽🤙🏽

[@JasonVong]

oof. Mt. Yoshino is beautiful though, you have to go back! Our 3rd episode will be centered around there!

[@jfretless]

When was the footage at Meguro River shot? We were at that spot on 3/19/24 and there was absolutely nothing.

[@JasonVong]

I think peak bloom for Tokyo is next week. This video was shot last year

[@JT-cy8vc]

I was wondering as well

[@Gika1123]

Today I walked all the way from meguro station up north the river to meguro sky garden and found no flowers at all. And that was like 40 min waking by the river

[@dwmoreair885]

Cool video

[@JasonVong]

Thank you!

[@Achillesvanilles]

I love the OVER dramatic moments in the video. So funny to watch 😂

[@JasonVong]

hahaha im so glad to hear! had to put on my acting chops for this!

[@GuitarRJP]

These places look beautiful enough to go anyway - if you get the cherry blossoms great, if not still nice scenary!

[@JasonVong]

Absolutely!

[@kriistyyanne]

I came here a week ago and have not seen blooms at all 😢 in Osaka now and it’s non stoped rained. Hopefully I see some in Kyoto in a few days 🌸

[@JasonVong]

Yeah it's looking pretty bad next week with the rain & clouds. Peak bloom is supposed to happen next week too for Tokyo, Kyoto, & Osaka but we will see...

[@peterwatchman2868]

Cool video can i know when you start taking this photography

[@JasonVong]

Thanks for watching! We filmed this video last year!

[@oregonduc]

When I arrived in March for early blooms it ended up snowing lol. This year was a strange weather for Sakura.

[@JasonVong]

Siri told me this morning Tokyo was snowing... IN MARCH! Truly strange!

[@oregonduc]

@@JasonVong you should do next year in another park of Japan for Sakura like Hokkaido which usually blooms the last. Especially because it’s also easier to drive around Hokkaido too.

[@Trident_Media7104]

Being in Tokyo at night with all that rain making the floor reflect all the neon lights..... I soooo want to go to Tokyo :O

[@JasonVong]

Come on by!

[@Trident_Media7104]

@@JasonVong hang on I’ll just sell a kidney and I’ll be there 😂

[@Angel-xq9yz]

the Season of Cherry Blossom 🌸 is the Time of Dreams , " the fall of the Cherry Blossom petal 🌸, is as the fall of the tear of the Dreamcatcher ". catch the petal , catch the tear , catch the Dream and make a wish ✨

[@JasonVong]

is this from a song?

[@grey28282]

@@JasonVong No Matter How Great the Challenge , " Never Lose Your Heart and Courage " , This is the Way of the Dreamcatcher .

[@kheankimhong]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Iamtongue]

lmao that intro song 😂

[@JasonVong]

TRAVEL GONE TRAVEL GONE TRAVEL GONE VONG!

[@wilburyuen]

You know, I live in Virginia near DC. The Tidal Basin has cherry trees gifted by Japan.

[@JasonVong]

Likely your tree is getting the best sunlight than it's Japanese brethrens out here. 🫠

[@karthikramadurai101]

When did you guys visit Yanaka cemetery? I visited this morning and the cherry blossom trees were barren with not a single flower on them

[@jenlaceda]

This is what I am wondering. Friends living in Tokyo have been reporting to me about the Yoshino cherry trees in some of the spots in their video, but none of them are flowering yet. Trees are still bare. I do not think these are recent…

[@JasonVong]

Hi this was shot last year!

[@karthikramadurai101]

Aah now its clear. Tokyo is barren right now. We were lucky to catch some kawazu zakura variety in kyoto. The sudden cold spell has essentially thrown everyone’s sakura plans haywire

[@JasonVong]

@@karthikramadurai101 the last few days have been insanely cold!!

[@CalMukumoto]

You won’t go wrong if you go Vong.

[@JasonVong]

😎

[@jenlaceda]

Is this recent March 2024? I thought forecast saying Yoshinos are not blooming yet as of March 23rd?

[@JasonVong]

Hi this was shot last year!

[@jeremyqin7358]

Should have made it to Vancouver Canada next time for cherry blossoms

[@JasonVong]

Thank you!

[@gutsnblood1376]

The shwong striked again 😅 Despite that, the pics are epic. A photographer can make the impossible possible.

[@JasonVong]

hahaha thank you thank you!

[@AralanTheSoulreaper]

Me, going from italy to japan this sunday and expecting a cloudy week :(

[@JasonVong]

i am so sorry. yes the weather next week is.... 🫠

[@ryanlqz]

Feeling the FOMO because I arrive mid- April, cherry blossoms reaching full bloom earlier each year is making me worried that by the time I arrive (Nagano), it’ll be all green already 😢

[@JasonVong]

If you're here mid-April, looks like your best bet to catch any sakuras would be in Sendai. Keep checking the forecast! Otherwise, north of Japan will have Cherry Blossoms late April to May!

[@snappycattimesten]

Sounds stressful and crowded. I’ll let the Vongs battle it out for me.

[@JasonVong]

we gotchu

[@crawfish91]

[@JasonVong]

I wish you good luck! And clearance! Fuji tends to be very shy 🙃

[@crawfish91]

@@JasonVong I want that photo sooo badly that I'm paying a full week of stay there. Also, I can't tell any other website that shows the mt fuji (5 lakes) forecast other than japan guide. the link you have don't show it other than hikone

[@mrukeeee]

You're 1 week too early in some places. But still, Beautiful. ❣

[@JasonVong]

Sadly.

[@JustinRyan02]

ive hit most places in this video and a few other spots around tokyo on our trip, and everything is dead and just dull looking :( we came just a bit too early..

[@VivienneLee]

i think it should start blooming end of next week! it's been cold T_T

[@JasonVong]

this year? yeah peak bloom is next week 😭 cherry blossoms are always a hit or a miss as we try to demonstrate in this video

[@akumashogun4900]

日本にようこそ！

[@JasonVong]

ありがとうございます!!

[@user-ge4ph9hl8p]

I'm Japanese but I'm watching to learn the spots😢

[@JasonVong]

Wow thank you! I'm sure you are very familiar with these places! Do you have a favorite spot for cherry blossoms?

[@SHAKTIANANDVLOGS]

Such a beautiful video and so less views. What the hell

[@JasonVong]

thank you so much. Hoping the KZbin Algorithm will bless me with some more views soon 😭

[@rexloser9608]

You lied no sakura… just went to sakura st😵‍💫

[@JasonVong]

Peak Bloom in Tokyo for this year is reported to happen next week but with the rainy conditions again this year... we will see 😭

[@rexloser9608]

Why u making like this video is current? Did i miss something where u say the video is from a previous visit?

[@andreast.50]

I‘m in Tokyo at the moment and there are almost no cherry blossems to see yet. Maybe he should have mentioned that the video was not filmed in 2024… but excellent video anyway.

[@wvansluisveld3011]

The best tip about visiting Japan during cherry blossom time is not to go and find any other moment. It is super expensive, it is likely you will miss it and even when you do see it the view is ruined by blue picknick cloths. Go there few weeks earlier to see Miyako Odori in Kyoto.

[@user-xw9ro6ge1m]

I gotta be honest it’s just a white tree, not even pink. It looks cool but feels kinda gimmicky. I think you can find a tree with some colourful flowers in many places in the world I’ve seen many of them in my city.

[@sudhirviswarajan4497]

This video wastes a lot of time. We are interested ONLY in the spots where the blossoms are, not the failed spots and certainly not your infomercial trying to sell a particular brand of camera/lens. Big thumbs down.

[@fidelchandra]

Must be tough to smile when things don't go your way. Nevertheless, this vid is very well done! 🥹