Springtime is here, perfect for admiring cherry blossoms.

With its geographical features stretching from south to north, cherry blossoms gradually bloom from Fukuoka and Osaka (around March) to Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hokkaido (around April and May) as the weather warms up.

In Osaka, no matter where you go, you shouldn't miss Osaka Castle, nestled within its ancient castle walls. Ancient cherry trees lining the castle paths, leaning over the surrounding moat, or cherry blossom gardens on the hillsides blooming simultaneously, make Osaka Castle look like something out of a fairy tale. Osaka is beautiful, but the ancient capital of Kyoto is even more stunning during cherry blossom season. The best spot for viewing the blossoms is Kiyomizu Temple. Along the path from the parking lot to the temple are shops selling Japanese specialties, with a unique way of offering samples: visitors can freely sample the food. The temple is surrounded by forests, mostly cherry trees. From the temple, visitors can admire the distant Kyoto landscape and the breathtaking cherry blossom forest.

A peaceful scene in Osaka

Maruyama Park, located near Gion Shrine, is also an ideal spot to admire the beauty of cherry blossoms. Stepping foot here, visitors feel truly immersed in nature. Vast fields of blossoms, rolling hills, a clear stream winding through the landscape… and a forest of cherry trees displaying their beauty in the spring sunshine. Meanwhile, in Ueno Park in Tokyo, cherry trees lean over the lake, their blossoms reflected on the water's surface, creating a picturesque scene. Couples paddle boats on the lake, their beauty unmatched anywhere else. Tokyo Skytree is another popular destination during cherry blossom season. When in full bloom, the area beneath the tower is covered in blossoms, and at night it glows brightly with colorful lights.

A large number of tourists flocked to the parks to participate in the Hanami festival.

Besides Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo, tourists can also visit Hokkaido – an island famous for its wisteria blossoms – or go to the Hakone plateau to bathe in hot springs and admire the cherry blossoms blooming all around Lake Ashi. If you miss the cherry blossom season in Japan, you can choose trips to South Korea, Taiwan, or the United States for wonderful moments during the cherry blossom season.

Kiyomizu Temple - one of the ideal spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto.

Fiditour's spring travel itinerary to admire cherry blossoms:

*Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Nagoya - Kyoto - Osaka (6 days 5 nights), Departure: March 30th, all-inclusive price from: 45.99 million VND/person.

*Tokyo - Kamakura - Mount Fuji - Kyoto - Kobe - Osaka (6 days 6 nights), Departure: March 31st, all-inclusive price from: 45.99 million VND/person.

*Seoul - Jeju - Nami (6 days 5 nights), Departure: April 1st, all-inclusive price from: VND 23.69 million/person.

*Seoul - Pusan ​​(5 days 4 nights), Departure: April 2nd, all-inclusive price from: 24 million VND/person.

*Seoul - Jeju - Nami - Everland (5 days 4 nights), Departure: April 5th, all-inclusive price from: VND 23.99 million/person.

*Seoul - Jeju - Lotte World - Nami Island (5 days 5 nights), Departure: April 15th, all-inclusive price from: VND 23.99 million/person.

*Seoul - Everland - Seorak Mountain - Nami Island - Tiger World (6 days 5 nights), Departure: April 30th, all-inclusive price from: VND 21.99 million/person.

*New York - Washington DC - Las Vegas - Los Angeles (10 days 9 nights), Departure dates: March 31st, April 14th, all-inclusive price from: VND 80.59 million/person.

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