Cherry blossoms signify that spring season in Japan has arrived. Starting from February, the news about the blooming of cherry blossoms has been widely discussed in Japan. Cherry blossoms in Japan will only last for 10 to 14 days after blooming, so many Japanese people don't want to miss this moment to enjoy the view of the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Some people who visit Japan or local residents spend time picnicking in several parks during the cherry blossom season.

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Here are some parks that you can visit for a picnic on cherry blossoms in Japan.

Ohori Park, located in Fukuoka, is one of the cherry blossom picnic spots in Japan. Ohori Park has earned the title of Japan's most beautiful water park. You can not only enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms, but you can also walk up to try to ride a swan boat.

If you choose this park for a picnic on cherry blossom, here are some hotels near Ohori Park in Fukuoka that you can choose to stay at.

The location of With The Style Fukuoka hotel is only 530 meters from Hakata Station, so you will get convenience to visit other areas in Japan. The area around the hotel is also quite lively, you can take a walk to enjoy the Japanese atmosphere at night. Not far from the hotel is Amu Plaza Hakata which is one of the shopping centers in this area.

There are many choices of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk rooms, you can adjust it according to your vacation needs while in Japan. The room types in this hotel are Twin Hilton High Floor, Twin Hilton Deluxe, Japanese Hilton Deluxe, Twin Premium Deluxe, and others. In addition, you can also choose a room with breakfast included or not.

Miyako Hotel Hakata comes with complete facilities. Every guest who stays will get laundry service and free WiFi which can be accessed in every place. This hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, cafe and other public facilities.

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a park located near the bay of Hakata, not far from downtown Fukoka. This park is quite a favorite for people to spend time while enjoying the beauty of flower gardens. In Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, you can find 2,000 cherry blossom trees of Somei Yoshino and Oshima species, making the park even more beautiful.

If you are looking for hotels near Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka, here are the recommendations:

Holidays with family or friends in Japan will be very enjoyable if you stay at The Luigans Spa and Resort. The room types offered are quite spacious and can accommodate up to four people. Also, this hotel offers lots of fun activities you can do during your stay, like barbecues, spas, saunas, or swimming in an outdoor pool.

Staying at the Vessel Hotel Fukuoka Kaizuka will not be boring. You will get the best service from the staff with complete facilities to support your vacation in Japan. This hotel is conveniently located not far from several popular attractions, such as Kaizukakotsu Park and Kyushu University. There are also many room choices with warm Japanese interiors in Vessels hotel.

In the middle of Tokyo, there is a park with beautiful cherry blossoms that you can visit, namely Ueno Park in Tokyo. Sakura trees in Ueno Park are scattered in various places, one of which is around Lake Shinobazu. During the hanami season, Ueno Park is very crowded with tourists, the manager will install 1000 lanterns to decorate Ueno Park.

Not only can you find lots of plants and flowers in this park, there are various public facilities that the public can enjoy. Within Ueno Park are the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Western Art. Apart from that, there are still many other facilities in Ueno Park.

Around this park, you can find many hotels. Here are the recommendation:

APA Hotel Keisei Ueno Ekimae offers many types of rooms, there are S single Room, Standard Single, Single Lake View, Standard Double, Basic Single, Single Lake and City View, and many more. Each room at APA Hotel Keisei Ueno Ekimae will get complete room facilities and pamper you during your stay.

The Tokyo Station Hotel is located in a strategic area and not far from public facilities. 150 meters from the hotel, you can find Tokyo Station. That way you can more easily go to another place. The facilities provided by this hotel are very complete and classy.

Philosopher's Path in Kyoto is one of the most popular hanami spots in Kyoto and Kansai. Actually, this place is a road that connects several temples in Kyoto which is about 3 kilometers long with cherry blossoms along the way. You can walk along the Philosopher's Path while enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms. Apart from that, there are several temples that you can visit as well as restaurants along the Philosopher's Path.

Below are hotel recommendations around the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto:

If you are planning a vacation in Kyoto to enjoy cherry blossoms, you can stay at Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo. As the name implies, this hotel comes with the concept of a ryokan or traditional Japanese inn. Even so, Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachino is very comfortable and has complete facilities. Every guest will get laundry service. In addition, there is a fitness center provided by the hotel as well as business support facilities.

The Westin Miyako Kyoto is suitable for tourists who want to explore Japan because of its strategic location. Near the hotel is the Kyoto Municipal Zoo, which is only 522 meters away. Then, not far from The Westin Miyako Kyoto, you can find Sanjo Station.

Himeji Castle in Himeji, also known as the White Heron Palace, is a world heritage site. Besides being able to visit Himeji Castle which holds a lot of history, don't miss enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms. There are more than 1000 cherry trees in the palace complex which bloom every spring. At Himeji Castle there is also an Edo-era style Kokoen park with the beauty of the changing seasons in Japan.

If you are vacationing around Himeji Castle, you can stay at the following hotel recommendations:

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring is located in Himeji-shi, near Koko-en Garden and Himeji Castle. You can reach this place easily because it is only about 1 km away. The rooms provided are very comfortable and warm, with quite a lot of room types to choose from so they can be adjusted to your needs.

Finding a hotel that is not far from Himeji Castle is not difficult. Hotel Monterey Himeji is another option for places to stay. In this hotel there is a restaurant that you can visit to enjoy delicious food. In addition, there is an internet connection in the rooms and other places in the hotel so that visitors can stay connected with their families.

Here are some tips you can follow when planning a picnic while enjoying cherry blossoms in Japan.

It's best if you come early because there aren't many visitors in the cherry blossom garden. In addition, by arriving early, you can choose the best picnic spots and take pictures with the cherry blossoms as a background without any disturbance from other visitors.

Prepare what you need for a picnic, from food to picnic blankets. You can buy picnic blankets at Daiso or other shops around the park. Preparing picnic needs should be done one day before going on a picnic, so you can arrive early to the park on that day.

After the picnic, don't forget to bring your trash back to keep the park clean. Please note, Japan is a country that really maintains the cleanliness of public places, especially parks.

Cherry blossoms are typical Japanese flowers that you shouldn't miss when the blooming season arrives because they are so beautiful. You can visit the parks recommended above to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan. Use Traveloka for hotel bookings, flight, and attraction tickets for the convenience of your trip to Japan, install now!