{"id":632,"date":"2025-02-27T16:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/cherry-blossom-season-japan\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T16:00:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:00:17","slug":"cherry-blossom-season-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/cherry-blossom-season-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Cherry Blossom Season in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Japan Cherry Blossom Season<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanami, or flower viewing during Japan\u2019s cherry blossom season, is a cultural phenomenon woven into traditions from snowy Hokkaido to sun-soaked Okinawa. The fleeting beauty of sakura is not only the perfect excuse for a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/spring-photoshoot-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> springtime photoshoot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but also a chance to enjoy lively cherry blossom festivals and to grasp Japan\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deeper philosophies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With sakura trees soon set to bloom, this guide will give you everything you need to know about cherry blossoms in Japan \u2014 from the perfect time to see them in full bloom to the best hanami spots from north to south.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We easily connect people with trusted photographers for fun photo shoots and have captured over four million memories worldwide. The magic of Flytographer is both the experience and the photos. Explore the city with a fun, talented photographer and get wall-worthy photos to relive your trip, forever.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sprinkle in even more<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/japan-travel-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tips and insider tricks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your Japan adventure, we asked our local photographers to spill all the details: what are the best cherry blossom spots? When is cherry blossom season in Japan, and what can we learn from sakura? \ud83c\udf38<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h2><b>TLDR<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#FORECAST\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#TREES\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan Cherry Blossom Tree Varieties<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#VIEWING\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Sakura Viewing Spots in Japan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#LEARN\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can We Learn from Sakura?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#FAQ\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97630\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-kyoto-meet-coo-yurika\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-343867309\">Photo: Coo &amp; Yurika in Kyoto for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Diana and family capture memories in Kyoto with a family photoshoot at Higashiyama District during cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/em><!-- notionvc: cf6c220d-ddd1-4a3e-9201-6fbd814be365 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"FORECAST\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They don\u2019t call it a fleeting beauty for nothing \u2014 cherry blossoms bloom for only a short period, lasting about 1-2 weeks. However, blooming times vary across the country, typically spanning from late March to early May. That\u2019s why timing your visit for sakura viewing and considering regional variations is important. \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, meteorological agencies release forecasts to inform flower-viewing lovers when cherry trees are expected to start blooming and when they will reach full bloom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code et_pb_code_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGLnmLGyzK-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGLnmLGyzK-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGLnmLGyzK-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Flytographer (@flytographer)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_code -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"TREES\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Japan Cherry Blossom Tree Varieties<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright pink, pale pink, pure white, even yellowish and green \u2014 cherry blossoms come in so many shades that it\u2019s almost impossible to pick a favourite! With over 100 varieties blooming across Japan, here\u2019s a cheat sheet to level up your sakura knowledge. \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What are Weeping Cherry Trees?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as Shidarezakura, these are a distinctive variety of cherry trees with gracefully drooping branches, resembling a weeping willow. You can find them in Kyoto\u2019s Maruyama Park, among other locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What is the Yoshino Cherry Tree?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Somei-Yoshino is the most popular and widely cultivated cherry tree in Japan. It\u2019s the \u201cclassic\u201d sakura tree planted all over the country. During full bloom, their delicate blossoms dominate the branches, creating a striking, cloud-like effect with no leaves. \ud83d\ude2e<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Are Plum Blossoms Also Sakura?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plum blossoms, or ume, are another famous flowering tree in Japan that bloom earlier than sakura, with hues ranging from white to dark pink. Although often mistaken for cherry blossoms, plum blossoms have a denser, hardier appearance, with flowers and buds appearing together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97632\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97631\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-kyoto-meet-coo-yurika\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-343867309\">Photo: Coo &amp; Yurika in Kyoto for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a><\/strong> <em>Rachael and partner capture memories in Kyoto with a couples photoshoot at Philosopher\u2019s Path during cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 16b1194c-1492-491d-bcab-0c6f1512252a --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Minimal-Blog-CTA-DESKTOP-japan.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97647\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Minimal-Blog-CTA-MOBILE-japan.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97648\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"VIEWING\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Best Sakura Viewing Spots in Japan<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Hokkaido<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hokkaido\u2019s capital welcomes its bloom burst later than most of Japan, in late April, after long winters. You can even admire them with snow-capped mountains in the background \u2014 quite a sight! <\/span><b>\u2744\ufe0f<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the city, Maruyama Park is a prime spot to take in the spectacle, with the impressive Hokkaido Shrine right next door framed by dozens of cherry trees. The long and narrow Odori Park is also painted in shades of pink, and Moerenuma Park, designed by artist Isamu Noguchi, sits just outside town, offering a more modern, artistic take on hanami. \ud83c\udfa8<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Aomori<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Tohoku\u2019s Aomori Prefecture, cherry blossoms begin to bloom around mid-April. The star attraction? Hirosaki Park. The park is home to over two thousand cherry trees, which many consider the most beautiful in all of Japan. Endless clouds of pink and white frame Hirosaki Castle and its tranquil moat, creating a scene straight out of an ancient Japanese painting. It\u2019s pure hanami magic! \ud83e\ude84 \u2728<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Kanazawa<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning in early April, <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kanazawa\/\">Kanazawa\u2019s<\/a> historic architecture becomes even more enchanting when framed by cherry blossoms. One of the top spots is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kanazawa\/routes\/kenrokuen-garden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kenrokuen Garden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, considered one of Japan\u2019s three most beautiful gardens. Each section showcases different cherry blossom varieties, and the scene is especially beautiful when viewed from the Flower-Viewing Bridge, where delicate petals reflect elegantly on the pond\u2019s surface. \ud83d\ude0d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kanazawa\/routes\/kanazawa-castle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kanazawa Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the spectacle takes on a unique charm \u2014 at night, the blossoms are illuminated with LED lights. It\u2019s a chance to embrace the fleeting beauty of life and soak in the magic of a sakura-lit evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_5\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>Tokyo<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned for its urban green spaces, <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tokyo\/\">Tokyo<\/a> transforms into a fantastic stage for the sakura symphony. A picnic at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tokyo\/routes\/shinjuku-gyoen-park\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shinjuku Gyoen Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great starting point. \ud83e\uddfa The park boasts a diverse collection of cherry tree varieties, and you can get seasonal sweets and souvenirs inspired by the delicate blossoms.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shioiri Park offers a more tranquil riverside setting along the Sumida River, perfect for a leisurely sakura-lined stroll. Over in Ueno Park, you\u2019ll find a tunnel of cherry blossoms along the park\u2019s central walkway \u2014 picture-perfect<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-photos-tokyo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> photo ops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guaranteed!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also in central Tokyo, Shiba Park features a stunning view of Tokyo Tower framed by pink petals. \ud83d\uddfc Paying a visit to the nearby Zojo-ji Temple is one of the best<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/things-to-do-tokyo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> things to do in Tokyo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in any season, but during hanami, this traditional landmark meets the sleek city skyline beneath a magnificent sakura canopy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fly tip:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a short trip from Tokyo, still in the Kanto region, there are several spots and onsen towns that offer views of cherry blossoms framing Mt. Fuji. The most famous location? Chureito Pagoda \u2014 Fuji-san, cherry blossoms, and a five-story pagoda? Pure Japan in a single view! \ud83d\uddfb<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tokyo\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97634\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tokyo\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97633\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-tokyo-meet-nathalie\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-677401768\">Photo: Nathalie in Tokyo for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Vithun and partner celebrate a surprise proposal in Tokyo with an engagement photoshoot at Kasai Rinkai Koen during cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 15241327-fe56-4eb0-8327-dcbdd77b2cb5 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_7\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code et_pb_code_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-R4unHn\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_code -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child et_pb_column_empty\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_8\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>Kyoto<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the end of March, vibrant shades of pink and white blanket <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\">Kyoto<\/a>, Japan\u2019s ancient capital. You can stroll along the city\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/routes\/philosopher-s-path\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Philosopher\u2019s Path<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a famous 2-kilometre walking trail lined with hundreds of Somei Yoshino cherry trees. Their branches arch over a canal, forming a breathtaking tunnel in soft pink hues.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Kinkaku-ji Temple, a few cherry blossoms were strategically placed for the ultimate aesthetic effect. The delicate pink petals and the temple\u2019s golden surface create a mesmerizing scene \u2014 and their reflection in the front pond is the cherry on top (no pun intended!). \ud83c\udf52<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other must-visit spots in the ancient capital include Maruyama Park, where you\u2019ll find the perfect Japanese ambiance with beautifully landscaped gardens, ponds, and bridges. And for that old-world feel, take a stroll through the narrow streets of the famed Higashiyama District, lined with traditional townhouses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catch the sakura season in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-photos-kyoto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kyoto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you\u2019ll understand why ancient poets once called it \u201cThe Capital of Flowers.\u201d \ud83c\udf8e<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97635\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-kyoto-meet-coo-yurika\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-343867309\">Photo: Coo &amp; Yurika in Kyoto for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Annie and partner capture memories in Kyoto with a couples photoshoot at Higashiyama District during cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 483041a0-7684-4a53-8626-ecfa581d4a00 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>Osaka<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/osaka\/\">Osaka<\/a>, Japan\u2019s third-largest city, you\u2019ll find a whopping 4,000 cherry trees surrounding the famed<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/osaka\/routes\/osaka-castle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Osaka Castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, creating a picturesque urban setting and a perfect spot for a picnic.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more castle views? \ud83c\udfef A day trip away is Himeji, home to Himeji Castle, a national treasure of Japan that becomes even more appealing when framed by cherry blossoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nara is also just a short train ride away. Amidst its stunning architecture and a good dose of sakura swirl, you\u2019ll encounter one of the city\u2019s most beloved symbols \u2014 an army of free-roaming deer wandering the temple grounds. Can you imagine a more idyllic experience? \ud83e\udd8c<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Kyushu<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of Japan\u2019s main islands, Kyushu is about as far south as you can go, which means sakura season kicks off a little earlier, starting in late March.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fukuoka is the perfect launchpad for your sakura adventure, with nighttime illuminations setting the scene for a stroll after indulging in the city\u2019s legendary food scene. \ud83c\udf63<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than two hours from central Fukuoka, you\u2019ll find Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan\u2019s three premier castles. Its dark, imposing structure stands in stunning contrast to the hundreds of cherry blossoms that surround it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Kumamoto, it\u2019s an easy trip to Kagoshima, where cherry blossoms frame none other than an active volcano \u2014 Sakurajima, still puffing smoke into the sky. \ud83c\udf0b Now that\u2019s a hanami view with a twist!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/osaka\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97636\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/osaka\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97638\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-osaka-meet-coo-yurika\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-1026466422\">Photo: Coo &amp; Yurika in Osaka for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Angela and family capture memories in Osaka with a family photoshoot at Osaka Castle during cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/em><!-- notionvc: b05a40be-ef17-4bcb-bcfb-5ca56fc4d6b5 --><br \/><!-- notionvc: b05a40be-ef17-4bcb-bcfb-5ca56fc4d6b5 --><!-- notionvc: 483041a0-7684-4a53-8626-ecfa581d4a00 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_10\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"LEARN\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Customer Spotlight: What Can We Learn from Sakura?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the mighty Mount Fuji, sakura is one of Japan\u2019s most iconic symbols. Look a little closer, and it transforms from a fleeting bloom into a profound experience. \ud83d\ude0c<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Chef Ken Nakano of Market by Jean-Georges at Vancouver\u2019s Shangri-La Hotel recently returned to Japan during the hanami season to celebrate his mother\u2019s 80th birthday. His journey through Wakayama, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo showed him the profound cultural significance of the fleeting beauty of the sakura season, which embodies the Japanese concept of \u201cmono no aware:\u201d the awareness of life\u2019s impermanence.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trip deepened Nakano\u2019s connection to his heritage as he visited his grandmother\u2019s mikan orange farm and witnessed how different cities celebrate this natural cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/best-places-to-see-cherry-blossoms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> places around the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrate cherry blossom season differently, but in Japan, hanami is a collective tradition, bringing the entire nation together in reflection and appreciation. This cultural immersion inspired Nakano to bring Japan\u2019s dedication to tradition and mindfulness back to his culinary leadership in Vancouver. \ud83d\udc4f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tokyo\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97639\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tokyo\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97640\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinatio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-234620073\">Photo: Flytographer in Tokyo.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Ken Nakano captures memories in Tokyo with a solo adventure photoshoot during cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/em><!-- notionvc: e356e839-7ce9-4569-9ca4-9ce4ab8d7f5c --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_11\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_11  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"FAQ\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_14  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Which month is cherry blossom in Japan?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Cherry blossom season varies across Japan, typically spanning from late March to early May. For early blooms, you can visit Okinawa in mid-January, while Hokkaido sees its blossoms as late as April.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Which city in Japan has the best cherry blossoms?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Kyoto, known as \u201cThe Capital of Flowers,\u201d offers stunning views along the Philosopher\u2019s Path and around historic temples like Kinkaku-ji. The ancient capital combines cherry blossoms with traditional architecture, creating unparalleled viewing experiences.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>What is the best time to visit Japan?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Late March to early April is ideal for catching cherry blossoms in major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. The exact timing varies by region, so check local forecasts for your specific destination.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Is April too late for cherry blossoms in Japan?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">April is not too late, as northern regions like Hokkaido and Aomori typically see their peak bloom in mid to late April. However, cherry blossoms in southern regions will have already finished blooming by this time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_12\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97641\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_12\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_12  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_13\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-13.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97642\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_13  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_14\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/kyoto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cherry-blossom-season-japan-flytographer-14.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-97643\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_13\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_14  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_15  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-kyoto-meet-coo-yurika\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-343867309\">Photo: Coo &amp; Yurika in Kyoto for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Kaytlin and partner capture memories in Kyoto with a couples photoshoot at Philosopher\u2019s Path during cherry blossom season in Japan.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 8c828fa9-4052-4135-a65b-b441754fa371 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_16  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Capturing Cherry Blossom Memories<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Nakano discovered, visiting Japan during the Sakura season is about living in the moment and appreciating life\u2019s transient beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, you\u2019ll want to capture this natural spectacle in the best way possible. \ud83d\udcf8 Our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flytographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across Japan are ready to help. 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The whole proposal went well and we loved the photos she had taken of us. She even kept me updated on the state of the cherry blossom in Tokyo and directed my partner and I on how to pose nicely for the photos. I would highly recommend Ayako to my friends and family. Thank you so much Ayako! \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<strong>Marvin<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-tokyo-meet-ayako\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ayako in Tokyo<span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">chevron_right<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Shinjuku Gyoen Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_1 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial--photo\" src=\"https:\/\/images.flytographer.com\/bfb32d4e-8a72-4674-b864-403c529886da\/kyoto-03-15-2024-honeymoon-8_500.jpeg\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--details\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"> \u201cFrom the very beginning of our trip and photoshoot planning, Coo has gone above and beyond. When cherry blossoms weren\u2019t yet blooming in our original location, Coo found another location with gorgeous blossom scenery for us to have the exact shots we wanted. Then during the shoot he made us feel so welcomed and comfortable! We are so beyond happy with our photos! They came out better than we could have imagined.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<strong>Kaytlin<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-kyoto-meet-coo-yurika\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Coo &amp; Yurika in Kyoto<span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">chevron_right<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Philosopher\u2019s Path<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_2 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\">\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial--photo\" src=\"https:\/\/images.flytographer.com\/3765fc2f-97d2-48b0-b472-14fb30621b70\/postcard-osaka-04-04-2024-family-trip-41-17128581416333768_500.jpeg\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--details\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"> \u201cCoo was very professional from start to finish and communicated with me via whats app a few days before the shoot. He also gave good suggestions on where we will be shooting as I\u2019ve informed him that we wanted to have cherry blossoms in our shoot. He cued us on what poses to make to make us all feel relaxed. I was really excited to see how the pictures will look like and we love all of them!\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-testimonial-star\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/star-full-icon.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<strong>Pamela<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/camera-blue.png\" scale=\"0\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-osaka-meet-coo-yurika\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Coo &amp; Yurika in Osaka<span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">chevron_right<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-testimonial--row\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--large\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-pin-1.png\" scale=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Osaka Castle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide_description -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_container -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slide -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slides -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_slider -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_section -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_builder_inner_content -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et-l -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- #et-boc --><br \/>\n<span class=\"et_social_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning a trip to experience cherry blossom season in Japan? 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