Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the cherry blossom season
This is the season for cherry blossoms, especially with the news coming out of Japan that the season is starting way earlier than usual. In fact, cherry blossoms will be in full bloom some time next week in Tokyo.
But due to the travel restrictions and social distancing measures, cherry blossoms festivals around the world have been cancelled. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t sit back in the comfort of our homes and soak in the beauty of these pink beauties!
We picked a handful of 360° videos from Japan and Taiwan for you to marvel at their grace and simply give yourself a break from all the Netflix and working from home!
#KlookTip: These videos are best watched with cool spring breeze on your face, so sit in front of the aircon or fan before you play the following videos!
Best of Japan
Wondering where are the best cherry blossom spots in Japan? Watch this first 360° video and fly through Japan in just two minutes!
One of the most popular cherry blossom spots in Japan got to be along the Meguro River in Tokyo. What’s unique to this location is that the cherry blossoms look even more stunning at night when the lights come up. It’s little wonder why this place draws the crowds year after year. Just maybe not this year :(
Another hot spot that thousands will descend upon will be the Osaka Castle. We could try and describe how beautiful it is, but I think letting the video speak for itself will do the place more justice.
If you’re starting to feel a little lonely soaking in all these beautiful views alone, the Japanese got you covered too. Here’s one with a little company as you float around Tokyo’s Chidorigafuchi Moat.
It’s blooming in Taiwan too
Besides Japan, another hot destination for cherry blossoms is Taiwan. And from our last check, they are already in full bloom across the island! Here are a couple of videos from Taichung and the famous Wuling Farm.
Peak Cherry Blossom season in Washington DC
Did you know that there are cherry blossoms in the USA? Some 3,000 cherry trees were given by the Mayor of Tokyo to the USA in 1912 to celebrate the friendship between both countries. The cherry blossoms around Tidal Basin have currently reached peak bloom, one of the earliest years on record. So here's one video hot out of the camera for you to soak in the sights!
Catch the Sakuras in Singapore too
The Sakura Matsuri at Gardens by the Bay is now on! With real cherry blossoms blooming, it will sure leave you with a sakura fever like no other. Happening till 29 March 2020, catch the elusive pink beauties in bloom over at the Flower Dome.