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Cherry Blossoms in Japan: 2019 Guide
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One of the most famous attractions in Japan is perhaps its sakura cherry blossom trees. As part of an important cultural purpose in Japan, the cherry blossom is quite symbolic and iconic. Every year, tourists flock to Japan during the Sakura season to get a close feel of these cherry blossoms.
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When is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan?
If you are planning your visit to Japan, it is always a challenge to time it such that it coincides with the cherry blossoms being in full bloom.
Due to its popular demand, the Japan Meteorological Corporation puts out an annual cherry blossom forecast ever year to help visitors plan their visits to Japan. The latest forecast was just released this week announcing the estimated flowering time from Hokkaido to Kagoshima for 2019.
The fully bloomed cherry blossoms will last for about 2 to 3 days, this is usually when the cherry blooms are at its most picturesque. After this, you have the hubuki, which is the petal blizzard that starts at the end of the full bloom, around one week after the first blooms have begun.
Where to see cherry blossoms in Japan?
The options for you to view the cherry blossoms in Japan are aplenty. If you are into urban places, you can go to Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path or Tokyo’s Chidorigafuchi moat.
The best way to not be disappointed, in the event you arrive in Japan to find that the cherry blossoms have either not bloomed, or that you have just missed the bloom, is to plan your trip based on other attractions in the location that you want to see the cherry blossoms. Prepare an itinerary to that place or location that includes all the interesting places to visit.
Book your cherry blossom trip in advance
Bear in mind that as the sakura season approaches, hotels and Japanese trains get extremely busy, hence you will likely find a price increase due to the rising demand. If you manage to reserve everything that you need in advance, you won’t have to spend more than you intend to on your visit during the sakura season in Japan.
To stay protected and covered on your cherry blossom trip to Japan, sign up for travel insurance policy on InsureDIY once you have made plans for your trip!
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