Best Places for Cherry Blossom Night Viewing in Japan

Cherry blossoms at night is called “Yozakura (夜桜)” in Japanese. People enjoy viewing cherry blossoms not only during day but Yozakura viewing is also a very popular activity during the season. Many of famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan hold a light-up event after sunset, offering another beautiful scenery of illuminated cherry blossoms.

Here are 5 most recommended night viewing spots in Japan you shouldn’t miss this spring!

1. Hirosaki Park, Miyagi

Counted as one of the best night viewing spots of cherry blossoms in Japan. When it comes to cherry blossoms, Hirosaki Park in Aomori prefecture can not get any better. Visitors can enjoy the large numbers of cherry trees, the view with castle, amazing light-up by night and pink petals after falling.

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2. Takada Castle, Niigata

Another one of Japan’s three best night viewing spot, Takada Castle is located in Niigata prefecture. Holding traditional Night Sakura Viewing festival with over 4,000 cherry trees and 3,000 lanterns. As well as the magnificent view with the castle, visitors enjoy the 300m Sakura tunnel.

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3. Ueno Park, Tokyo

Ueno Park is the most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo and the last one of the three best night viewing spots in Japan. Visitors enjoy having picnic under the trees all day long and there are other attractions in the park such as zoo, museums and shrines.

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4. Chidorigafuchi, Tokyo

Chidorigafuchi offers a stunning view of cherry blossoms along a picturesque moat near the Imperial Palace, with the blossoms beautifully illuminated at night during the sakura festival in Chiyoda. You can also rent boats to row along the moat while enjoying the sakura. The reflections of the flowers on the water, combined with the city lights, create a stunning scene.

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5. Sagami Lake, Kanagawa

Sagami Lake holds the biggest winter illumination festival in Kanto area during winter and it prolongs till cherry blossom season. Enjoy the collaboration of over 2,000 cherry trees with 5 million LED lights by night!

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6. Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most famous temples, and during the cherry blossom season, it offers breathtaking views of sakura with the temple grounds beautifully illuminated at night.

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7. Maruyama Park, Kyoto

Maruyama Park is considered as the best night viewing spot in Kyoto area. The 86,000 m2 park holds various kinds of cherry trees including 12m high weeping tree. During the season, there are numbers of food stalls and seats for visitors and night light-up until 1 am.

8. Himeji Castle, Hyogo

Sakura night viewing event is held annually at the castle ground when the sakura trees are in full bloom. The castle and the surrounding cherry blossoms are beautifully illuminated in the evening, creating a magical atmosphere.

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