A Cherry Blossom Guide in Japan 2025 🌸

#cherryblossom25
I still remember being called a "sakura refugee" back in 2024—chasing blossoms everywhere and still missing peak bloom 😢. I’ve eaten the bitter fruit of missed timing so you don’t have to! To help you catch those perfect cherry blossom moments and snap those dreamy photos, here’s a guide I’ve carefully crafted from experience.

🌸 Cherry Blossom Viewing Basics
Best viewing periods:
70–80% bloom (pre-full bloom)
Full bloom
Sakura snow (falling petals)
From the start of blooming to petal fall is usually about a week.
Check blooming updates at 桜の名所開花情報 for real-time status!
📸 Tried-and-True Sakura Spots (Great for Sightseeing & Photos)

⛰️ For those up for hiking or day trips (join a tour if needed)
Yoshinoyama in Nara
Arashiyama
Randen (Arashiyama Tram)

🌙 Night Viewing (Yozakura)
Nijo Castle Night Sakura
Toji Temple Night Sakura

🌞 Daytime Blossom Walks
Philosopher’s Path (哲学の道)
Fushimi Jukkokubune Boat Ride
Sewari-tei
Kamogawa River
Osaka Mint Bureau (造币局)
Osaka Castle Park
Kema Sakuranomiya Park (毛馬桜之宮公園)

🏯 Temple Picks
Daigo-ji Temple (醍醐寺)
Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺)
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Heian Shrine (平安神宮)
Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺)
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