Today’s question is: What is your favorite Hanami spot?
Springtime will arrive in just couple of days – it means that sakura blossoms will start to appear and crowds will gather in parks, along river walks and temples.
From Kumamoto castle in mid-March to Ashibetsu Asahigaoka Park in mid-May – cherry blossoms are a sure sign of changing seasons and the reason for locals to visit.
So tell us, what is your favorite Hanami spot.
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Near the Sanjo bridge in Kyoto along the tiny little tributaries next to some little shops. Just 2 or 3 trees on a tiny bridge but at night time they way they are lit up and extend over the water is really pretty.
The Meguro River. There’s something about trees lining the river for as far as the eye can see that’s just really amazing. The atmosphere is also a little different because it’s not really a place where you can sit around.
I’ve only been to Tokyo during the spring. I really liked Ueno Park. There were a ton of street food stands set up, but it was very busy. Yoyogi Park was nice as well.
高松の池(Takamatsu pond). It’s a special place I’ve been able to go to, and overall serene, even without Sakura.
You know what, I don’t think hanami is particularly about the flowers. Yes, they’re nice (very nice), but it happens every year and there’s lots of other flowers at other times of the year that’s pretty.
But what it does mean is that you and a bunch of friends have a great excuse to go hang out in a park all day, sitting around, talking, eating, drinking, having a good time, surrounded by beautiful scenery, maybe some yatai stalls, other people having a good time, in good weather, and all around just enjoying everyone’s company.
The best part of hanami isn’t the flowers, it’s the people you’re with.