(NLDO) - Many Vietnamese tourists are planning to go to Japan to see cherry blossoms in full bloom in March - April with tour prices starting from 25.99 million VND.
From February 21 to 23, Fukushima province - Japan coordinated with Vietravel Tourism Company to organize the event "Cherry Blossom Festival - Fukushima Japan" at Vietravel headquarters (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City).
This is an activity to promote tourism to Japan, especially during cherry blossom season, contributing to increasing cultural and economic connections between Vietnam and Fukushima.
Mr. Ito Hiroyuki, Head of the Airport Application Department - Fukushima Airport Exchange Department, said that charter flights are operated between Vietnam and Japan every March and April, right in the cherry blossom season. Fukushima has many famous cherry blossom spots. In the spring of 2024, this destination welcomed nearly 1,600 tourists with charter flights operated by Vietravel.
From 2017 to 2024, Vietravel brought more than 75,000 visitors to Fukushima to visit and experience the culture and cuisine of this locality and some neighboring areas. At this time, the demand of tourists buying cherry blossom viewing tours and services from many countries increased.
Cherry blossom season in Japan usually occurs in March and April every year, attracting local and international tourists, including Vietnamese tourists.
Ms. Huynh Phan Phuong Hoang, Deputy General Director of Vietravel, said that the company is selling many tours and tourism products for cherry blossom season in Japan, Korea, China, etc. Each destination has its own unique features and cultural stories. In Fukushima, the company is offering charter flights to bring visitors to see cherry blossoms.
"When purchasing a tour at the Fukushima Cherry Blossom Festival - Japan during these 2 days, visitors will also receive a discount of up to 5 million VND/person and many attractive gifts. The price of the cherry blossom discovery tour in Japan, departing in March-April, is being sold from 25.99 million VND/person" - Ms. Hoang informed.
Japan is one of the favorite destinations of Vietnamese tourists, especially during cherry blossom season. Attending the cherry blossom festival at Vietravel on February 21, Ms. Minh (living in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City) said that she had just traveled to Japan for 5 days and 4 nights during the Lunar New Year 2025 and really liked this destination.
"I also really like going to Japan during cherry blossom season and am planning to buy a tour this March-April" - Ms. Minh said.
In 2024, the total number of Vietnamese visitors to the land of cherry blossoms will be the highest ever.
Data from the Japan National Tourism Organization in Vietnam (JNTO) shows that in 2024, the total number of Vietnamese visitors to the land of cherry blossoms will reach 621,100, an increase of 8.2% over the previous year and up to 25.5% over 2019.
This is the second consecutive year that the number of Vietnamese visitors to Japan has reached an all-time high, reflecting continued growth in interest in Japanese tourism.
JNTO has also just announced impressive spring destinations that help visitors discover unique flower festivals and enjoy rich cuisine. For example, the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival (Aomori Prefecture) is one of the most famous cherry blossom festivals in Japan, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists.
The festival takes place at Hirosaki Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot with about 2,600 cherry blossom trees in full bloom, and is listed as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan". The 2025 festival is scheduled to take place from April 18 to May 5.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/tour-di-nhat-ban-ngam-hoa-anh-dao-gia-bao-nhieu-196250221163007444.htm
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