Experiences not to be missed when visiting Japan in spring

Chichibu City

Aglaonema carpet at Chichibu Hitsujiyama Park

Located in Chichibu City, Chichibu Hitsujiyama Park is a popular spring destination for viewing Shibazakura flowers.

This is a herbaceous plant that spreads on the ground, with pink, white and purple flowers, small like cherry blossoms. More than 400,000 trees are planted on an area of ​​17,600 m2, creating a brilliant natural picture.

Along with the majestic mountains, the colors of the shibazakura flowers blend together to create a beautiful natural landscape. In addition, this place also hosts the Shibazakura Festival with a bustling atmosphere, many stalls selling local specialties and typical dishes.

Festival time: 8am - 5pm from April 4th - May 6th

Chichibu Hitsujiyama Park is free to enter, except for the Shibazakura Hill area, which costs 300 yen (about 50,000 VND).

Getting there: From Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, take the Seibu Railway Limited Express to Seibu-Chichibu Station. From Seibu-Chichibu Station, it's about a 20-minute walk.

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms in Hirosaki fall and cover the moat

The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. This is one of the most famous festivals in Japan, and was selected by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association as one of the 100 most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots.

Hirosaki Park, where the main events take place, has about 2,600 cherry blossom trees of 50 species. At night, the cherry blossoms and Hirosaki Castle are lit up, creating a magical scene.

This place is famous for the cherry blossoms lining the moat of Hirosaki Castle, especially the romantic scene when the petals fall on the water surface. The "Cherry Blossom Heart" check-in point in the park is becoming a trend. During the event, there will be many booths selling traditional food.

Festival time: from April 18 - May 5

Booth opening hours: 9am - 9pm

Lights up time: from sunset to 22:00

Entrance: There are free and paid areas, fees range from 160 yen to 520 yen (from 27,000 VND to 88,000 VND)

Getting there: From Tokyo, take the Shinkansen to Shin-Aomori Station and then transfer to the JR Ōu Main Line Limited Express to Hirosaki Station. From Hirosaki Station, take a bus or taxi and get off at "Otemon Gate - Hirosaki Park" or "East Gate - Hirosaki Park".

Expo 70 Commemorative Park in Osaka

Sun Tower at Expo 70 Commemorative Park

The park was built on the site of the 1970 Osaka Expo. Covering an area of ​​about 260 hectares, it not only has rich natural scenery but also many cultural facilities and areas for sports activities.

The park was also selected by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, and is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. About 5,500 trees of 12 varieties are in full bloom here.

This year, the cherry blossom viewing event will be held along the 200-meter-long Higashioji Street. The "Tower of the Sun" designed by artist Taro Okamoto and built during the 1970 Osaka Expo, which is still a favorite, will be the symbol of this year's festival.

Time: mid-March to early April

Opening hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (subject to change during events)

Admission fee: from 80 yen to 260 yen (from 15,000 VND to 45,000 VND)

Getting there: In Osaka, take the subway to Senri-Chuo Station, then take the Osaka Monorail and get off at Bampaku-Kinen-Koen Station.

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