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# Top 10 Cherry Blossom Sights in Japan

By [Nalanda Robson (@nalandar)](https://listium.com/@nalandar)

232 views · 1 like  
Published 20 June 2017 · Updated 27 June 2017

Category: travel / japan

Best locations for Sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing

## Items

### 1. [Tokyo](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/4/tokyo)

Item ID: `4`

- Name of location: Koganei Park
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 7 - 14 April
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ajqab7kze7dgemh4mvbc.jpg)
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Huge space ,jungle and Sakura forest  are other attractions  !! swimming pool and gym are other attractions ( (200 yen per hour for use ) !!! No entrance fee in the park and open all days in week !!!!! 24 hours open !!","time":1495161202},{"author\_name":"Cliff Dweller Chang","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101749517844999223304/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-00uo-Qmrs2U/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/AAyYBF5cDEH6TM3zHwdtDIF0amWB9wH9Ng/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Pack your picnic and you can easily spend a whole day here with kids. There are plenty bathrooms, water fountains and even a convenient store. ","time":1493388514},{"author\_name":"Shigeko Aihara","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109519215718682379687/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mRQY74OQphk/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAABA/Pvm9uaeukg8/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba1/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"Especially for tourists from overseas, this is a good place for relaxing and learning Japanese architectures in the museum.\\nIf you really want to enjoy cherry blossoms, I highly recommend this park.","time":1492075499},{"author\_name":"David McClanahan","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102799873180642302851/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zgEKQmzps6A/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/AAyYBF5L5kAGkgVdEGah6KN58b6TmQQwBg/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":4,"relative\_time\_description":"2 months ago","text":"Big park. Lots of space to hangout with a group. Great cherry blossoms ","time":1491340874},{"author\_name":"FRAIDOON KARIMI","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114931053059568387903/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1XbgwWMipJQ/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAFI/cPqduhuD39k/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":4,"relative\_time\_description":"4 months ago","text":"Nice and well maintained Park, some times there is a flea market conducting, while I don't know the schedule but by chance I've been in that flea markets. That is giving more joy to be there, specially along  with your kids ","time":1486217699}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=10915999733816242","utc\_offset":540,"vicinity":"1−13−1, Koganei関野町","website":"http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index050.html","html\_attributions":\[\],"searchTerm":"Koganei Park, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan"}
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Crowds: 75%
- Transporation: Bus + Train

### 2. [Tokyo](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/8/tokyo)

Item ID: `8`

- Name of location: Chidorigafuchi Park
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 7 - 14 April
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Basically you cannot do hanami here as there is no big park that you can lay your mat and rest on. The attraction for spring here is sakura along the river and you can ride a boat along the river (advice : the line for boat line is pretty long)","time":1492267177},{"author\_name":"ana purna","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115396081933237824600/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EmPJOn7hRTc/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAASQ/OZTmxEgyN20/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba1/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"one of the best spots to see sakura in Tokyo. can be overly crowded on weekend though. 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- Rating: ★★★★★
- Crowds: 75%
- Transporation:
  > Closest Station: 
  > 
  > (Walking Time)
  > 
  > Kudanshita Station (9 minutes)
  > Hanzomon Station (12 minutes)
  > Toei Ichigaya Station (14 minutes)
  > Takebashi Station (15 minutes)

### 3. [Osaka](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/9/osaka)

Item ID: `9`

- Name of location: Osaka Mint
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 28 - 31 March to 7 April
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oe7pttiwxgu2x78brh9n.jpg)
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- Rating: ★★★★★
- Crowds: 100%
- Transporation: The Osaka Mint Bureau is a 10-15 minute walk north of Temmabashi Station on the Tanimachi Subway Line and Keihan Main Line.

### 4. [Kyoto](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/6/kyoto)

Item ID: `6`

- Name of location: Kamogawa River
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 31 March - 7 April
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- Rating: ★★★★★
- Crowds: 25%
- Transporation:
  > From Kyoto station
  > 
  > Take the METRO Karasuma line to 
  > Takeda station and get a No. 2 Bus to 
  > Kamikawashogakkozen Bus Stop.

### 5. [Osaka](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/2/osaka)

Item ID: `2`

- Name of location: Expo'70 Commemorative Park
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 28 - 31 March to 7 April
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qhref8rnerc1tdrcz3sq.jpg)
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- Rating: ★★★★★
- Crowds: 100%
- Transporation:
  > From Osaka/Umeda station take the 
  > SUBWAY Midosuji Line to Senri Chuo, transfer to Osaka Monorail and get off at Bampuaku-kinen-koen.

### 6. [Kanazawa](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/7/kanazawa)

Item ID: `7`

- Name of location: Kenrokuen Garden
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 5 - 7 April
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The landscaping and lush greenery also helped make this an unforgettable spot.","time":1490872730},{"author\_name":"Phillip So","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110825275993003227695/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YfpUBKJrNcM/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/AAyYBF5Fln-ZVQNWDW8t\_BkTL8wGfkcr9g/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba1/photo.jpg","rating":3,"relative\_time\_description":"a week ago","text":"For me this was disappointing (caveat I went outside of cherry blossom season). There wasn't too much variety or much to see and the garden overall wasn't very large. Also gets crowded with tourists. I may be spoilt for choice coming from Australia.\\n\\nJust outside the park is Kanazawa Castle which is worth a visit. 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- Rating: ★★★★★
- Crowds: 25%
- Transporation: From the main station (Kanazawa station) take the Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus (Stop no. S8) or take the Kanazawa Loop Bus  (stop numbers LL9 and RL8).

### 7. [Kyoto](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/1/kyoto)

Item ID: `1`

- Name of location: Kiyomizudera Temple
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 31 March - 10 April
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The architecture is really interesting not just traditional.","time":1494814999},{"author\_name":"Rainbow Yuen","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111704241107072795884/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ye3lDb60CbA/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAF0/MV\_3ianJ0ZU/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"in the last week","text":"Highly recommend to tourist that have never been to Kyoto before!! Is easy to visit this place. There is buses outside the JR station that would take you near the temple ( bus station > temple; 5-15 mins walk).","time":1497452996}\],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":\["place\_of\_worship","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=7111013964196361402","utc\_offset":540,"vicinity":"２９４ Kiyomizu 1-chome, KyotoHigashiyama Ward","website":"http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/","html\_attributions":\[\],"searchTerm":"Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan"}
- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Crowds: 50%
- Transporation: From Kyoto station (main station) take the no. 100 or 206 bus and get off at Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop. Walk 10 minutes uphill to the temple.

### 8. [Toyama](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/3/toyama)

Item ID: `3`

- Name of location: Matsukawa River
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 5 - 10 April
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- Rating: ★★★★☆
- Crowds: 25%
- Transporation: From Toyama station take the no. 1 tram. Get off at Sakurabashi stop. Once you get off the tram stop you will immediately see the bridge.

### 9. [Tokyo](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/0/tokyo)

Item ID: `0`

- Name of location: Meguro River
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 7 - 14 April
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","time":1492936777},{"author\_name":"Carlos Cortes","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102783665709203076934/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IOvy9sAqQZo/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/AAyYBF6HBhE4MC8ydAp33eXDHbBCNw5fkg/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":4,"relative\_time\_description":"a month ago","text":"Nice walk along the river, specially at Sakura season. There are done stores along the river, but mainly for snack. Good sightseeing spot.","time":1493529064},{"author\_name":"Jeremy Deschner","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113945347209913708256/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V8Nz6B\_Kqf8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAI0c/GX0Q87fAYZM/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative\_time\_description":"3 weeks ago","text":"One of my favorite places in Japan. Best to buy a can or two of beer and walk along the river.","time":1495780778},{"author\_name":"Jude Lee","author\_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115198719580707884598/reviews","language":"en","profile\_photo\_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dHosbjDJEwo/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAA2c/h2FZVkJDwnU/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba1/photo.jpg","rating":1,"relative\_time\_description":"a year ago","text":"Only beautiful during Sakura season. When I was there in mid April night time, the water was low and no Sakura. Nothing much nearby too. I only travel by train, the nearest train station wasn't that near. 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- Rating: ★★★★★
- Crowds: 100%
- Transporation: Take the JR Yamanote Line from "Shinagawa Station" of JR Tokaido Shinkansen for approx. 10 minutes, alight at "Ebisu Station", take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line for approx. 3 minutes, alight at "Naka-Meguro Station" and walk for approx. 3 minutes.

### 10. [Nara](https://listium.com/@nalandar/15941/top-10-cherry-blossom-sights-in-japan/5/nara)

Item ID: `5`

- Name of location: Mount Yoshinoyama
- Peak Season (FULL BLOOM): 5 - 10 April
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- Rating: ★★★★★
- Crowds: 50%
- Transporation:
  > JR railway 
  > 
  > Take the one way train Osaka's Tennoji station, transfer at Oji station and get off when you have arrived at Yoshino-guchi Station. At Yoshino-guchi station, transfer to the Kintetsu Yoshino Line to Yoshino station. (This last bit is not covered by JR rail pass)
  > 
  > Or 
  > 
  > You can take a bus from the station to Chikirin-in temple then walked up to Hanayagura viewpoint.