Count on the locals to know where are the beautiful yet little known places
Another year, another spring, another chance to witness beautiful sakura flowers come into bloom. We've got our very own pink and white paradise at Gardens by the Bay this year, and we're lucky to have even more cherry blossoms to marvel at not too far away from us in Japan. If you're traveling to Japan, you may find that you can easily follow the crowds to a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. The tougher question is, where are the places where you can see beautiful blooms and still be able to enjoy them intimately, away from the crowds? They are not hard to find; you just need to know who to ask. The local residents of Japan themselves have recommended the following 10 hidden gems to give you that unique, magical cherry blossom viewing experience.
Mark down the locations and make your plans now, because the sakura season in Japan is so nearly here!
2. Ojima Komatsugawa Park, Tokyo
This super spacious park in Tokyo’s Edogawa ward is home to an estimated 1,200 cherry trees of different varieties along the banks of the calming Arakawa River. The blooms are said to remain striking even towards late April. But the cherry blossoms are not the only attraction at this local park. There are lots of recreational activities available, from BBQ to camping to a big playground, so get ready to spend the whole day there with the family!
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