Can’t make it to Japan? Rather take a trip in Europe or North America or Europe instead? No worries, the cherry blossom festival is still within reach in the 2nd article of our series!
And just in case you didn’t read the first one, you can immerse yourself here!
Japan may get most of the attention, but it is definitely not the only place where you can see cherry blossoms. Cherry trees are grown all around the world, and some other countries even have festivities planned around the yearly bloom, just like those of Japan.
See cherry blossoms in Korea
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Jeju
As Korea’s best nature preserve, Jeju is a wonderful place to view the cherry tree in bloom, particularly those of the endemic King Cherry Tree, a species known for having the largest cherry blossom petals. The entire island is a tropical wonderland, but if cherry trees are what you’re after, check out central Seogwipo and the Jeju Sports Complex for a plethora of pink.
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Gyeonghwa station & Romance Bridge, Jinhae
Jinhae Gunhangje is home to one of the most famous cherry blossom festivals in Korea. The cherry blossoms are literally everywhere, but don’t miss the 800-metre cherry blossom tunnel running along the train tracks from Gyeonghwa station. This railway line is no longer in regular use and is only opened each spring specifically for the romantic “cherry road” tour – all aboard!
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See cherry blossoms in Taiwan
Cherry blossoms in Taiwan typically flower from January to late March. For February flowers, visit the Yangmingshan Flower Festival at Yangmingshan National Park, where you’ll see not only sakura but also an array of other flowers such as azalea and camellia.
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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Nantou
This Culture Village is one of the most well-known cherry viewing spots in Taiwan. There are around 5,000 cherry trees in the village, as well as a ‘sakura market’ and other festival celebrations.
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See cherry blossoms in Copenhagen
The annual Copenhagen Sakura Festival, held at the Langelinie Park in Copenhagen, will be held on 29-30 April. Langelinie Park features 200 cherry trees, donated by Denmark’s honorary consul in Hiroshima. During the festival, these special trees are bedecked in white blossoms, giving them a fresh, cottony look.
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See cherry blossoms in Washington DC
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See cherry blossoms in Vancouver
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Read: Dyed In Pink I: The Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo & Kyoto
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