9 Best Places in the World to See Spring Blossoms at Their Peak

53

5Mount Yoshino, Japan

Another top springtime destination in Japan, Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, has long been famous for its sakura. Over 30,000 cherry trees cover the mountainside, creating a mesmerizing cascade of blossoms from late March to mid-April.

The unique layout of Mount Yoshino’s cherry trees ensures that visitors are greeted with waves of blossoms at different stages of bloom as they ascend. The view from the top, looking down on the rolling waves of sakura trees, is one of the most breathtaking sights in Japan during spring.