{"id":1079,"date":"2025-03-19T02:57:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T02:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2025-05-13T04:59:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T04:59:23","slug":"cherry-blossom-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/spring\/cherry-blossom-types\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Stunning Types of Cherry Blossoms and Where to See Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Japan&#8217;s cherry blossoms (sakura) captivate millions of visitors every spring, painting the landscape with delicate pink and white petals. While the Somei Yoshino variety is the most famous, Japan is home to hundreds of sakura cultivars, each with its own charm, blooming period, and iconic locations. Here\u2019s a list of eight breathtaking cherry blossom varieties you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">1. Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1079_25f16f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1079_25f16f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1079_25f16f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1079_25f16f-64 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_25f16f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_25f16f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1079_25f16f-64 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1079_fc5ae8-17\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1079_5dc0fb-82 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_5dc0fb-82\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sSomei_Yoshino_hutterstock_137439884.jpg\" alt=\"Somei Yoshino - Close up view of cherry blossoms\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1084\"\/><figcaption>Somei Yoshino <br>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1079_cda843-85{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1079_cda843-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1079_cda843-85\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1079_fcd0c0-ce .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_fcd0c0-ce\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arakurayama-Sengen-Park-pixta_96440603_M.jpg\" alt=\"Arakurayama Sengen Park pixta_96440603_M\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1083\"\/><figcaption>Arakurayama Sengen Park in Yamanashi <br>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is the most common cherry blossom variety in Japan, making up around 80% of all sakura trees. Their pale pink, five-petaled blossoms fade to near-white as they mature. These flowers bloom in clusters before any leaves emerge, creating dramatic cloud-like canopies that define the hanami (flower viewing) experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> Late March to early April (earlier in Kyushu, later in northern regions like Hokkaido)<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/uncategorized\/ueno-park\/\">Ueno Park<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/category\/tokyo\/\">Tokyo<\/a>), Arakurayama Sengen Park (Yamanashi), Hirosaki Park (Aomori)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2. Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1079_30b51d-71 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_30b51d-71\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Miharu_Takizakura_shutterstock_1483962644.jpg\" alt=\"Famous place \u201cMiharu no takizakura\u201d of the cherry tree in Miharu-machi of Fukushima.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1086\"\/><figcaption>Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima <br>\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Shidarezakura, or weeping cherry trees, are known for their graceful, cascading branches that give the impression of a waterfall of blossoms. Depending on the cultivar, their flowers can be pink, white, or even reddish. These trees create a stunning, elegant display and are often illuminated at night for an enchanting hanami experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> Late March through April<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> Miharu Takizakura (Fukushima), Kakunodate Samurai District (Akita), Maruyama Park (Kyoto)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">3. Yamazakura (Mountain Cherry)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1079_765e1e-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1079_765e1e-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id1079_765e1e-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1079_765e1e-e4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_765e1e-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_765e1e-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1079_765e1e-e4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1079_8011d6-ea\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1079_2df4e3-8a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_2df4e3-8a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yamazakura_shutterstock_1384090688.jpg\" alt=\"close up pink sakura (Yamazakura) blossom near Osaka castle\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1087\"\/><\/div><figcaption>Yamazakura\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1079_4d39b3-fc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1079_a9a7df-7d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_a9a7df-7d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan_Nara_Yoshino-cherry-blossoms_aerial_mountain_shutterstock_1069224545.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Yoshino cherry blossoms\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1088\"\/><figcaption>Mount Yoshino\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A wild cherry species, Yamazakura trees bloom with five delicate petals, usually in shades of white to light pink. Unlike Somei Yoshino, their blossoms open together with reddish-bronze leaves, giving the trees a softer, more natural look. These trees have been celebrated in Japan for centuries and are commonly found in mountainous regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> Early April (mid-March in Kyushu, later in northern areas)<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> Mount Yoshino (Nara)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4. Yaezakura (Double-Flowered Cherry)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1079_d6df37-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1079_d6df37-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1079_d6df37-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1079_d6df37-81 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_d6df37-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_d6df37-81 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1079_d6df37-81 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1079_bf2ab5-6a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1079_997348-51 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_997348-51\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yaezakura_shutterstock_1950894583.jpg\" alt=\"Yaezakura flowers in full bloom\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1089\"\/><figcaption>Yaezakura\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1079_9eac78-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1079_dfd093-76 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_dfd093-76\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nara_Park_Cherry_Blossom_shutterstock_1544677850.jpg\" alt=\"Nara's Deer in Ethereal Pink Cherry Blossom Scene, Japan\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1090\"\/><figcaption>Nara Park\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yaezakura trees produce multi-layered blossoms, often containing 10\u201350 petals, resulting in a full, frilled appearance. These blossoms are typically a richer pink than Somei Yoshino, and they bloom later in the season, extending hanami into late April. One famous variety, Kikuzakura (chrysanthemum cherry), can have over 100 petals per bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> Mid-April to early May<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> Nara Park (Nara), Osaka Mint Bureau Garden (Osaka), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/tokyo\/shinjuku-gyoen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinjuku Gyoen<\/a> (Tokyo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">5. Edohigan (Higan Cherry)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1079_2d08bb-e5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_2d08bb-e5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Edo_Higan_shutterstock_2443986973.jpg\" alt=\"Beautifully blooming Edo Higan cherry blossoms Edohiganzakura\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1091\"\/><figcaption>Edo Higan\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Edohigan trees are known for their longevity, with some of the oldest cherry trees in Japan belonging to this variety. They feature small pinkish-white five-petaled flowers and are often among the first to bloom in spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> Late March to early April<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> Yamataka Jindai Zakura (Yamanashi), Usuzumi Zakura (Gifu)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">6. Kawazu-zakura<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1079_47e2c8-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1079_47e2c8-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1079_47e2c8-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1079_47e2c8-85 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_47e2c8-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1079_47e2c8-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1079_47e2c8-85 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1079_f9b454-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1079_f9b454-67\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1079_64c582-a9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_64c582-a9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kawazu_shutterstock_2212853799.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful and cute pink Taiyaki (Japanese fish-shaped cake) with pink little Kawazu zakura flower background on a sunny day of Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. 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They are one of the earliest blooming sakura varieties, often appearing in February, marking the start of Japan\u2019s cherry blossom season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> February to early March<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> Kawazu River (Shizuoka)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">7. Ukon (Yellow Cherry)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1079_4725d1-b2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_4725d1-b2\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ukon_Cherry_Blossom_shutterstock_138054896.jpg\" alt=\"Ukon Cherry Blossoms\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1093\"\/><figcaption>Ukon Cherry Blossoms\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ukon is a rare sakura variety with double-layered blossoms that start as a pale yellow-green and develop a pink tinge over time. These blossoms provide a unique contrast to the more common pink sakura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> Mid-April<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/tokyo\/shinjuku-gyoen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinjuku Gyoen<\/a> (Tokyo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">8. Gyoiko<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1079_6ec726-71 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1079_6ec726-71\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gyoiko_cherry_blossoms_shutterstock_2380403357.jpg\" alt=\"Gyoiko-zakura flowers blooming on the grounds of Ninna-ji Temple\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1094\"\/><figcaption>Gyoiko Sakura\n\u00a9 Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gyoiko trees produce delicate greenish-yellow flowers with a subtle pink streak in the center. Their unusual coloration makes them one of the most unique cherry blossom varieties in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak Bloom:<\/strong> Mid to late April<br><strong>Best Locations:<\/strong> Ninnaji Temple (Kyoto)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Plan Your Cherry Blossom Adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s cherry blossoms offer a breathtaking display of nature\u2019s beauty, with each variety bringing something special to the hanami experience. Whether you want to see the classic pink hues of Somei Yoshino, the elegance of weeping cherries, or the rare green and yellow blooms, there\u2019s a perfect spot for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make the most of your visit by booking a cherry blossom tour, where expert guides can take you to the best viewing locations at peak bloom. 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