Meguro River Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossom corridor spanning approximately 4 kilometers along the Meguro River in Meguro and Shibuya Wards, Tokyo. Featuring about 800 Somei Yoshino trees, its nighttime illumination is particularly celebrated. With vendor stalls lining the path, it exemplifies urban hanami culture, attracting roughly 2.3 million visitors annually as Tokyo's emblematic blossom destination.

Yamato cherry blossoms clustering around Kinpusen-ji temple in Yoshino, Nara. Approximately 3,000 trees blanket the entire mountainside creating the spectacular 'sen-bon ikkoku' (thousand blossoms at a glance). Peak bloom in early April. Known as a cherry viewing destination since ancient times, located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attracts over 1.5 million annual visitors, Japan's representative cherry blossom destination.

Approximately 2,600 cherry trees bloom around Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture. A celebrated viewing site since the Edo period with many ancient specimens. Famous especially for illuminated nighttime blossoms. The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival is held from late April to early May, attracting approximately 2 million visitors annually.

A uniquely Japanese tradition of gathering and celebrating under blooming cherry trees in spring. Originating among Nara-period aristocracy, it has become a beloved national pastime. The cherry blossom front sweeps northward across the country, drawing international visitors in large numbers.

Japan's greatest cherry blossom site with 30,000 trees covering the entire mountain. The altitude difference allows viewing for about a month. A sacred place of hanami culture celebrated by poets since ancient times.

Tohoku's premier cherry blossom spot with 2,600 trees. The 'hanaikada' (flower raft) of petals floating in the moat is known worldwide as a 'must-see-before-you-die' view.