Cherry blossom viewing (hanami) in the former capital of Kyoto is an experience you can't leave out when visiting Japan during the spring. There are famous spots throughout Kyoto where you can enjoy the different scenery. You can find flowers along the river, blossoms near shrines and temples, and cherry blossoms at World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. The flowering starts on March 19 while full bloom on March 28.

Osaka is a surprisingly good place to check out Japan's famous cherry blossoms. The trees are beautiful and the locals are always up for a party. The cherry blossoms start blooming on March 22. Then, they hit full bloom (known as "mankai") on March 30

The cherry blossom spots in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture are usually in bloom around the final week of March to mid April.

Cherry blossoms in Nara Prefecture often bloom from late March to early April, about two weeks, 5 to 7 days.

The four prefectures Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Nara are all from the Kinki Region, Western Central of Japan.

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