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Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan

From Shizuko Mishima,
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Hanami (cherry blossom viewing party) is an important Japanese custom. Cherry blossoms can be viewed from Jan. to June in different regions in Japan.

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    There are hundreds of cherry blossom festivals held during this time. In a cherry blossom festival, various events are held, such as, tea ceremony, taiko performance, and so on. In may festivals, cherry blossoms are illuminated at night. Visit great cherry blossom spots or cherry blossom festivals in Japan.
    Japan Cherry Blossom Guide

    Here is a list of great cherry blossom festivals in Japan:
    (Look for more cherry blossom festivals by regions)

  • Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival Motobu Town, Okinawa
    The earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan.
  • Kumamoto Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Kumamoto-city, Kumamoto
    More than 800 cherry trees.
  • Matsuyama Shiroyama Koen Cherry Blossom Festival Matsuyama-city, Ehime
    More than 300 sakura trees.
  • Matsue Jozan Koen Cherry Blossom Festival Matue-city, Shimane
    More than 350 sakura trees.
  • Tsuyama Kakuzan Koen Cherry Blossom Festival Tsuyama-city, Okayama
    More than 5,000 sakura trees.
  • Takato Joshi Koen Cherry Blossom Festival Takato-machi Ina-city, Nagano
    More than 1,500 sakura trees. It's known for the pink cherry blossoms.
  • Takada Koen Cherry Blossom Festival Joetsu-city, Niigata
    One of the most beautiful illuminated cherry blossoms in Japan.
  • Omiya Koen Cherry Blossom Festival Saitama-city, Saitama
    More than 1,200 sakura trees.
  • Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival Kitakami-city, Iwate
    More than 10,000 sakura trees.
  • Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival Hirosaki-city, Aomori
    More than 2,600 sakura trees.
  • Matsumae Park Cherry Blossom Festival Matsumae Town, Hokkaido
    More than 10,000 sakura trees.
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