What you need to know for cherry blossom season in Japan 2024, to enjoy the sakura!

Cherry blossom season's the most popular time of year to visit Japan - and you can see why, as the sakura are so beautiful! People celebrate the spring with hanami parties in parks, and there are lots of special pink snacks and souvenirs. This video covers the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, off-the-beaten track places to see them, how to avoid the crowds, what to expect, the official cherry blossom forecast and where to see night-time illuminations. Plus what to do if you're too early or late and miss the main sakura season.

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00:00 When is it & how long
00:57 Cherry blossom forecast
01:37 Viewing spots
02:07 What is you're too early / late
03:49 Other seasonal flowers
04:16 Avoiding the crowds
06:36 Hanami
06:57 Illuminations
07:37 Cherry blossom train
08:22 Special snacks & merchandise

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