From March to April as Japan enters its springtime, the nation transforms into a soft, pink wonderland as cherry blossoms (sakura) burst into bloom. For travellers from Australia, it is one of those true once-in-a-lifetime moments that blends natural beauty, cultural tradition and pure wanderlust.
With Wendy Wu Tours, Australia’s #1 Japan Tour Specialist, you can experience the peak of sakura season in comfort and ease – no stress, just pure spring magic.
When and Where to See Sakura
Cherry blossom season sweeps across Japan from south to north, and timing is everything. In most of the classic destinations — cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka – the bloom typically happens between late March and early April.
- Kyoto blossoms usually follow a similar rhythm, offering sublime hanami (flower-viewing) strolls along historic streets and temple gardens.
- Further north — for example in regions such as Hokkaido — bloom comes later, so travellers flexible with timing may even catch cherry blossoms in mid- or late-April.
Because blooms are fleeting, often lasting only a week or two in a given location, timing your trip well is key. That’s where planning with Wendy Wu Tours becomes a real advantage.
Why is Cherry Blossom Season So Significant in Japan?
Sakura season in Japan is about far more than trees in bloom. It is deeply rooted in cultural tradition: people gather for hanami picnics, enjoying food, drink and shared moments under a canopy of pink petals.
In places like Tokyo’s parks or Kyoto’s temple gardens, you’ll often find lantern-lit evening strolls, atmospheric reflections in castle moats or rivers, and the slow, stirring feeling of renewal in the air, because the sakura is not just a pretty photo, it is a symbol of life’s beauty and impermanence.
For Australian travellers, witnessing cherry blossom season firsthand is a true bucket-list moment, and with good reason. It’s a chance to wander centuries-old streets beneath blossoms so perfect they almost don’t look real, offering a rare glimpse into one of Japan’s most cherished cultural traditions.
Book Your Cherry Blossom Season with Wendy Wu Tours
When you book a fully inclusive Japan tour with Wendy Wu Tours, everything is taken care of, including international flights, accommodation, transport, all meals on classic tours, guided sightseeing and entrance fees.
That means you don’t have to stress about timing or logistics. Whether your dream is to walk beneath sakura trees in Tokyo, wander Kyoto’s historic temples, or soak up the modern buzz of Osaka during bloom, Wendy Wu Tours takes care of the details, leaving you free to soak up the moment.
Better yet, organised tour-group travel can make it easier to secure hotels and transport during cherry blossom season, a time when demand is sky-high across Japan. Planning ahead ensures you won’t miss out.
Contact Wendy Wu Tours on 1300 727 998 or visit wendywutours.com.au to find out more.
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This is a sponsored article produced in partnership with Wendy Wu Tours.
