Oh phooey.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html
According to the latest predictions they are going to start blooming a week early in Tokyo at around March 20.
If it does go this way how long will they last? We%26#39;ll be arriving in Tokyo on March 25 and going to Kyoto on April 1.
Any chance we%26#39;ll still be able to see any or will they all be gone?
But then this site:
yomiuri.co.jp/dy/…20090220TDY03102.htm
Says some are predicting in Tokyo to start on the 26th.
We have a month to go but it sure would be sad if the world weather really screwed this all up on everyone. Everyone meaning folks like us coming from far away.
Cherry Blossoms to start a week early this year?
You never know until it actually happens. Weather reports are frequently wrong or something else happens - like heavy rain that ends the whole thing early.
In any case, because the weather is different from west to north Japan, if you travel its highly likely cherry blossoms are blooming somewhere in Japan during your visit.
Cherry Blossoms to start a week early this year?We will be in Tokyo between 19th to 28th. Where is the best place to watch it and take pictures in Tokyo? Thanks!
Ueno Park is the most famous - you can witness the Japanese ';hanami'; parties there as well. Be prepared.
Sumida River is also famous - and very crowded.
My favorite is the outer garden of the Imperial Palace in front of the British Embassy at Ichiban-cho. Because its the palace, drinking parties are keep under control and the trees at the palace and British Embassy are awesome. There are not many cherry trees on the opposite side of the palace at Marunochi, however.
I think Kamakura, outside of Tokyo, is so nice at cherry blossom time. The main road to the shrine is lined with cherry trees and its almost like walking through a tunnel of blossoms.
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If it does go this way how long will they last? We%26#39;ll be arriving in Tokyo on March 25 and going to Kyoto on April 1.
Any chance we%26#39;ll still be able to see any or will they all be gone?%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;
I think your timing will be right on. Right now, they are predicting an early blooming--around March 20th, just like last year. It takes about a week to reach the peak and will last 5-7 days.
I go to hamani every year and am pretty good with predicting the peak dates. I arrived on March 28th last year and only had a few days to enjoy the sakura. I wished I arrived a few days earlier. So, this year, I%26#39;ll be in Tokyo on the 26th.
My favorite hamani spot by far is Chidorigafuchi, a part of Imperial Palace moat. Meguro River in Tokyo, Heian Shrine Garden, Keage Incline and Shirakawa in Gion area of Kyoto are must sees, in my opinion.
Hi Yamanote san,
The area in Kamakura you mentioned is it the road to the Daibutsu? We are actually planning a half day trip to check out Kamakura early in the morning then off to Yokohama%26#39;s Chukagai for lunch.
And for the parties inside Ueno Park, are those drinking parties? Open liquor is allowed in public places in Tokyo? We better stay around from the them then.
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Booze is required at hanami parties :-)
The ';offical'; cherry blossoming ';schedule'; will be announced later today (Monday, March 2).
Of course, the ';official'; reports have been known to be ';off schedule'; at times, so you never know for sure, but.......
Stay tuned!
At Kamakura its the road that that leads to the Hachimangu Shrine. I believe its called Wakamiyama - can%26#39;t be missed, its the wide road that leads from the beach to the shrine with the big torii gates. The road is actually split, with the trees and a walking path in the middle.
At Ueno, yes its drinking parties - most office people and it can get a bit rowdy, in a Japanese sort of way. i have not been there for years.
Last year%26#39;s cherry blossoms were exceptionally good and lasted a long time. Lets hope the same for this year. It usually depends on when the first heavy rain comes, which washes away the blossoms.
I second Chidorigafuchi as a superb spot (starting from the British Embassy) and the area from the National Museum of Modern Art to Budokan and the India Embassy at Yasukuni is pretty nice.
What is the ';official'; word on the schedules? What%26#39;s the news out of Japan?
I don%26#39;t know about official, but this site has some predictions (check out the picture, if you don%26#39;t read japanese): http://tenki.jp/sakura/expectation
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