Sakura Season is Coming!

Japan Meteorological Association issued a "cherry blossom front", refers to the continuous cold weather, it is estimated that the days of sustained high or low temperatures should be few machines, so the cherry blossoms of flowering time is expected to start from February to March, some places, such as SapporoNiigata, Sendai, Nagano Sakura is ready to bloom, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and other places Sakura is expected to be March before flowering.

Japanese cherry blossoms early to put the details:
Island of Kyushu regions: March 23 - April 2
Shikoku regions: March 27-April 8
Kinki, Tokai region: March 4-April 10
Kanto regions: March 25-April 10
Hokuriku region: March 22-April 11
Northeast China and Hokkaido: preparation

The First Station: Shinjuku Gyoen


Distinct from the above concept Sakura at Shinjuku Gyoen the modern atmosphere here is very strong. However, the row upon row of high-rise buildings floating in the sea of ​​flowers being pretty pleasing, form a natural and modern harmony and unity.

Shinjuku Gyoen is a combination of the largest Japanese garden in Tokyo and the French garden park, located in the city center, an area of about 58 hectares.

In early spring in February, the Shinjuku Gyoen the cold cherry arousal Japanese cherry blossom mood, the cherry blossoms bloom in April after March into the room, followed by more than 70 class, located in the park between the different views, or group of cherry lined Greenery, or monoclonal Bangshui the standing and the Shinjuku Gyoen become flowers paradise until the tour finished the latest open Yaesu red vertical ", the Japanese the annual cherry blossom viewing the enthusiasm parties began to calm down.

Admission: Adults 200 yen, 50 yen young people under the age of 15, and free for children under 6 years of age.

Access: JR Yamanote line to Shinjuku Station (SHINJUKU Sta) get off, that is to walk for about 10 minutes. Or take the subway Marunouchi line to Shinjuku Gyoen Station 5-minute walk.

Hours 9:00 am-16: 30 ticketing deadline to 16:00 every Monday Closed case Monday is a public holiday in Japan, the park is closed the week Tuesday. December 29 next year park is closed on January 3. March 25 open 7 days a week to April 24.

Greenhouse Opening hours :11:00-15: 30 ticketing deadline to 15:00.


The Second Station: Goryokaku Tower

Speaking of cherry blossoms, a stroll in the Cherry Avenue, feelings that branches covered with a bright and fallen flowers brilliant, in fact, a very good thing. Can sometimes really overcrowded, ah, do not worry, if exposure to high places, looking down from the air everywhere crimson cherry flowers is also a beautiful enjoyment Oh. In the kingdom of the cherry blossoms in Japan, altitude cherry blossoms a good place, of course. Feel the altitude Lookout another angle the United States.

Goryokaku Tower could be overlooked on historical monuments Goryoukaku. Late April to mid-May each year, the the Goryokaku within about 1600 cherry blossoms will bloom. To appreciate the the Goryokaku star castle was cherry dyed pink beauty, the go Goryoukaku tower's observation deck is the most suitable, but. Lookout distance to the ground 86m and 90m, overlooking Mount Hakodate and Tsugaru Strait.