Cherry blossoms in Japan for budget travelers (Sakura)

Matthew Baxter

The Japanese cherry blossom season, known as sakura (桜/さくら), is one of the best times to visit Japan. Everyone comes out to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, or hanami in Japanese (花見/はなみ). There are plenty of cheap and free places to see the cherry blossoms, so make sure you are in the right places at the right time!

Grab a beer and enjoy….

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