Japan is an island
country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is
bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of
Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. Japan
is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans an archipelago of 6852 islands
covering 377,975 square kilometers (145,937 sq mi); the five main islands are
Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.
Tokyo is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Yokohama,
Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto.
Hanami or ohanami is a Japanese tradition of
enjoying the beauty of flowers, especially cherry blossoms. The blooming
of cherry blossoms is a symbol of happiness that spring has arrived. In
addition, hanami also means a picnic by laying out mats for a feast under the
cherry blossom trees.
Cherry blossoms bloom in Japan from late March
to early April (The forecast for the movement of the cherry blossoms is called
the cherry blossom front line (sakurazensen). This forecast is issued by the
directorate of meteorology and various weather agencies. When doing hanami is
when all the cherry trees are in full bloom.
Asian Destinations Readers can visit 10 famous
places to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms:
1 - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden/Shinjuku
Gyoen National Park
In this 58.3 hectare park and has an outer
circumference of 3.5 km, there are about 65 species and about 1100 cherry
blossom trees in bloom. The blooming time varies depending on the type, so
you can enjoy the cherry blossoms for a long period of time. At the shops,
you can buy Sakura-inspired snacks or gifts. It's also easy to access from
Shinjuku station. The general entrance fee is 200 JPY. The park is
open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (the park closes at 4:30 p.m.). During
the Hanami period from March 15 to April 24, the park is open every day. Bringing
alcohol and using recreational equipment such as grills is prohibited in the
park.
2 - Ueno Park
This park is a place of Hanami favored by the
people since the 16th. In this 538,000 square meter park, there are about
1200 Sakura trees centered on the park's central street. Ueno Park is open
from 05.00-23.00. No entry between 23.00-05.00. The park management
office is open from 08.30-17.15.
3 - Chidorigafuchi
Around Chidorigafuchi which is on the northwest
side of the emperor's palace is a popular Hanami spot. Here there are
about 200 cherry blossom trees in bloom and you can take photos of cherry
blossoms against the backdrop of the stone walls of Edo Castle, now the
Imperial Palace. In Chidorigafuchi Park which is located between Chidorigafusi
west side of the Imperial Palace and the British Embassy there are also around
170 Sakura trees, so we recommend taking a leisurely stroll around the area as
well.
4 - Sumida Park (Taito-ku)
This park is not only famous for its fireworks
display in the summer, but is also known as the place where the cherry blossoms
bloom in spring. Besides being able to take photos of around 600 Sakura
trees, you can also take photos of the Tokyo Skytree in front of you. Hanami
from above the water by riding a Yakatabune (a Japanese-style roofed boat) can
be an unforgettable memory.
5 - Inokashira Park
In this park there are about 500 Sakura trees. You
can enjoy cherry blossoms from early March to late April. You can see a
magnificent view from the top of the Nanai Bridge that stretches in the middle
of Inokashira Pond. Branches of about 250 cherry trees extend into the
pond, creating a very beautiful reflection on the water. Sakura flower
petals that fall floating on the pond look beautiful.
6 - Megurogawa
There are about 800 Sakura trees that line the
banks of the Meguro River with a length of about 3.8 kilometers from the
Ikejiri-Ohashi area to the Kamenoko Bridge under the Tokyu Meguro Line. Although
there are no parks in the vicinity, this place is popular for having Hanami
while eating and drinking at cafes or restaurants by the river.
7 - Yoyogi Park
The Meguro River is a Hanami spot that is easily
accessible from both Shinjuku and Shibuya. The park with the 3rd largest
area among the parks managed by the Tokyo government has a total of 730 Sakura
trees. You can sit on the grass in the middle of the square to see the
cherry blossoms while enjoying the Hanami Bento, a special lunch during the
Hanami season.
8 - Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
This Japanese garden, created in 1629, features
the natural landscapes of China and Japan. Besides being able to enjoy
various types of cherry blossoms, you will be impressed by the beautiful cherry
blossoms reflected on the surface of the Daisensui pond in the middle of the
park. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (you can enter until 4:30
p.m.). The park continues to be open without a holiday during the hanami
period.
9 - Rikugien Gardens
Among the gardens that have been created for
about 7 years, the tree whose existence has become a symbol and is very well
liked is a type of tree called Shidare Sakura. This tree has a height of
about 15 meters with a width of about 20 meters. Sakura flowers that bloom
on this tree look like a waterfall. You also have to see this tree at
night when the decorative lights are turned on. The park is open from
09.00-1700. As long as it is illuminated, the park is open until 21.00. You
can enter up to 30 minutes before closing. The park is open daily during
the Hanami period.
10- Asukayama Park
This park has always been favored by the public
as a place for Hanami. In this park there are about 650 Sakura trees. Monorail
trains run inside the park and the view of the cherry blossoms from this height
is amazing too. The monorail operates from 10.00 to 16.00. There are
times when the Monorail may not operate when it is under maintenance.
After reading the 10 recommended places for
Hanami, Asian Destinations Readers must be interested in a vacation to Japan,
besides enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms, don't forget to bring picnic
tools such as mats and food so that your vacation enjoying the beautiful cherry
blossoms can be your beautiful moment.
Source
:
https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanami
https://livejapan.com/id/article-a0000001/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan
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