The cherry blossom season in Japan is approaching.

The cherry blossom festival in Japan runs from March 26 to April 15, a not-to-be-missed opportunity for travelers who want to admire these flowers and experience the essence of the land of the rising sun.

As the national flower symbolizing elegance, cherry blossoms also convey joy or sadness, representing the modesty of spirit and the resolute nature of martial arts. A delicate flower that embodies the concepts of heaven and earth, yin and yang.

Every year, in March or April, the cherry blossom color envelops Japan starting from the south and gradually progressing northward. The cherry blossom blooming event is so significant that the NHK television station opens a special program called “sakura zensen”. Each day, the program announces which regions of the country the cherry blossoms have bloomed in. And it's truly marvelous to witness Japan during these days, when shades of pale pink, white, yellow… blanket parks, mountains, swaying gently in the breeze.

Amidst the bustling and lively Tokyo, can we ever not come across the silent cherry blossom branches displaying their beauty? Even when engrossed in the Akihabara electronics district all day long, immersed in the world of cutting-edge technology, the eyes and souls of each person will also be captivated by the fresh beauty of the blossoms.

In Tokyo, visitors can visit the famous television tower, the Edo castle bathed in spring sunlight, and the Asakura Kannon temple immersed in cherry blossoms. Next, we will head to Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park, Kudanshita, Shibuya… Here, millions of people come early in the morning to attend “hanami” – the traditional cherry blossom viewing festival.

Emotions surge strongly when sitting under the blossoms, sipping a beer, and quietly watching each petal fall, carrying with it the philosophy of endless beauty and the transience of the world. That impression is hard to forget for everyone, even experiencing it just once, much like the joy of immersing oneself in the warm waters of a traditional Japanese bathhouse called sento, in line with the spirit of the country.

Not far from Tokyo is the ancient capital Kyoto, once the political center of the country. Today, the city is known as a land of wonders with sacred temples, palaces, and Shinto shrines. The small city in spring is also immersed in cherry blossoms, delicate petals radiating a gentle glow, dreamily captivating the soul.

Travelers can also visit Kiyomizu, a wooden temple perched on a series of wooden stakes on a steep slope; Kinkaku, the golden temple, and Ginkaku, the silver temple, along with the famous Ryoan temple known for its rock garden. When drinking water from the three symbolic streams representing longevity, health, and wisdom at Kiyomizu temple (Pure Water temple), visitors will feel as if those aspirations will come to each individual. Similarly, when eating sulfur-tinged grilled eggs from the hot springs at the foot of Mount Fuji, you'll want to believe that each egg will add 7 years to your life as per folklore.

Visiting Japan, travelers will immerse themselves in the world of cutting-edge technology in the Akihabara electronics district, indulge in shopping in Tokyo's luxurious districts. The journey in Japan is long, from the marine park in Nagoya to the fish markets of Osaka, enjoying the solemn tranquility in tea houses or having fun in Tokyo Disneyland… Amidst these unforgettable impressions, softly resonating in everyone's soul is the color of cherry blossoms, delicate petals enveloping the sky and earth, the fleeting appearance of flowers containing impermanence.

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According to Mytour Travel Guide – Source: VnExpress