The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) introduces 3 impressive destinations, helping Vietnamese tourists discover unique flower festivals and enjoy rich cuisine.
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, Aomori Province
The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, held annually in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is one of the most famous festivals in Japan, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists. The festival takes place at Hirosaki Park with about 2,600 blooming cherry trees. This place was also voted by the Japan Anh Dao Flower Association in the top "100 most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan". The 2025 festival is scheduled to take place from April 18 to May 5.
Hirosaki Park stands out with its beautiful scenery, where the beauty of about 50 different cherry blossoms blends with traditional Japanese culture. At night, cherry blossoms and Hirosaki citadel are lit up, creating a magical and enchanting scene.
This place is famous for its beautiful cherry blossom trees running along the waterford of Hirosaki city, especially the romantic scene when the leaves fall and cover the water surface. In addition, the check-in spot "Cherry Heart Flower" at the park is also becoming a trend on social networks. However, the location of this check-in point has not been announced, so visitors should go there and explore it yourself.
Chichibu Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Prefecture
Located in Chichibu city, Chichibu Hitsujiyama park is a famous destination to admire the brilliant color of chi every spring. This is a perennial herb, growing widely on the ground, showing off the beauty of small flowers shaped like cherry blossoms.
Chi Hoa Anh attracts with its brilliant colors such as pink, white and purple. More than 400,000 flower trees are planted on a 17,600m2 plot of land, creating a vivid picture of nature. When the flowers bloom (April - May), the whole area seems to wear colorful and enchanting carpets of flowers. At the same time, the Shibazakura festival also took place here, bringing a bustling atmosphere with booths selling regional specialties.
In addition to chi anh flowers, visitors can also admire many other spring flowers such as cherry blossoms, tulip...
Expo '70 Memorial Park, Osaka Prefecture
Expo 70 Memorial Park was built on the site of the former Japan World Cup (Osaka Expo) in 1970. With an area of about 260 hectares, this place not only has rich natural landscapes but also many cultural works and areas for sports activities.
Expo 70 Memorial Park was also voted by the Japan Anh Dao Flower Association as one of the "100 most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan", and is also a famous flower reward destination in the Kansai region. From mid-March to early April every year, about 5,500 cherry trees of 12 different varieties simultaneously show off their beauty, creating a brilliant scene, attracting a large number of visitors.
In particular, this year, the SAKURA EXPO 2025 event is expected to be held and the cherry blossom-filled road along Higashioji Street, over 200m long, will be lit up, bringing an impressive flower viewing experience.
In addition, after 50 years, the Expo 2025 World Exhibition (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan) will take place again in Osaka, on the artificial island of Yumeshima from April 13 to October 13, with the theme "Social design for the future of our lives".
The event will bring together more than 160 countries and international organizations (including Vietnam), creating an impressive space for cultural, scientific, and technological exchanges. Don't miss this spring trip to Japan to enjoy the entire Osaka cherry blossom season and this special world exhibition.
