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Cherry Blossom
Nagano
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Matsumoto Castle – Located in the city of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture, the Matsumoto Castle grounds contain approximately
300 thriving sakura trees that look magical once the spring season kicks in.
Takato Castle Ruins – Found in Ina City in Nagano Prefecture, the Takato Castle Ruins area has a garden that grows an array of cherry
tree varieties, making it a highly recommended cherry blossom spot not only in the region but in the entire country.
Tokyo
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Ueno Park – A very popular spot for cherry blossom viewing, Ueno Park is located in Tokyo and gets extremely crowded during the
peak dates of the sakura blossoming.
Yoyogi Park – Ideal for picnics with family and friends, the vast area of Yoyogi Park is home to more than 600 cherry trees.
Shinjuku Gyoen – With over a thousand cherry trees of different varieties, Shinjuku Gyoen is a large park that offers fantastic cherry
blossom viewing opportunities.
Day Trip: Kawaguchiko – You can make your way to Kawaguchiko from Tokyo to catch a sight of the Cherry Blossoms on the Northern
and eastern shores of Lake Kawaguchiko.
Himeji Castle
Matsumoto Castle
Yokohama
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Mitsuike Koen – Declared as one of the top 100 cherry blossom spots in Japan, Mitsuike Park consists of three ponds that are
surrounded by more than a thousand sakura trees.
Sankeien Garden – A Japanese landscape garden that features a pond at the centre, numerous historical structures, and plenty of
cherry trees, the Sankeien Garden is a famous hanami spot in Yokohama.
Osaka
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Osaka Castle – The Osaka Castle grounds contain more than 4,000 cherry trees that look magnificent when in full bloom.
Kema Sakuranomiya Park – Located along the Okawa River, the Kema Sakuranomiya Park provides a long line of gorgeous sakura trees
in full bloom in spring.
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