In Japan, Nagoya is a great place to enjoy cherry blossoms. Every year from March to April is the best time to enjoy cherry blossoms in Nagoya.
As the iconic attraction of Nagoya, Nagoya Castle has about 900 cherry trees of 10 varieties. Most of them are Somei Yoshino cherry and weeping cherry. The "Nagoya Castle Spring Festival" will be held here, when the cherry blossom light show and the castle will complement each other, with an antique style.
Atsuta Shrine is the second largest shrine in Japan. In addition to the thousand-year-old cedar forest, there are also many cherry trees. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are matched with the ancient shrine buildings, full of quaint charm, allowing tourists to appreciate the romantic beauty of cherry blossoms while feeling the history and culture.
Tsurumi Park is located in the center of Nagoya. It is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing with about 750 cherry trees. It combines the fountain tower, flower beds and rose garden of European gardens with the pond and irises of traditional Japanese gardens. When you are enjoying the cherry blossoms, you can also taste special snacks and enjoy a picnic. At night, the limited light show in the park adds a different charm to the cherry blossoms.
In addition to the above attractions, Yamazaki River is also a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot. There are nearly a kilometer of cherry blossom trees on both sides of the river. When the flowers are in full bloom, strolling in them is like being in a sea of flowers. Come to Nagoya to enjoy the cherry blossoms and feel the unique style of this city surrounded by cherry blossoms.