Cherry Blossom Viewing: Nagasaki Prefecture

Cherry Blossom Viewing in Nagasaki is so much more popular than it's plum tree cousins.  In fact, it's more like a religion rather than a casual stroll around a park looking at the beautiful flowers.   It is such a big deal that people plan these days weeks and months in advance even before the Cherry Blossom forecasts have been given by the Japan Meteorological Service, such is the devotion and fanatical feeling towards these inspiring flowers.

Even once the Cherry Blossom Viewing season starts, it's not the lack of places to go (there are cherry trees all over Japan) but the lack of car parking due to the influx of fellow spectators who all have one thing on their mind:  Cherry Blossom Viewing.  I mind admit, when I first came to Japan I wondered out loud what the fuss was and why on earth would someone have to visit 5 different places in one day and take literally 1000 photography of this rather pretty flower?  But, now that I have lived in Japan for a while I have come to realize that Cherry Blossom are so intricately linked to the Japanese psyche and soul that one cannot get enough of this awe inspiring and moving flower.

I guess I have turned Japanese some what because this year I visit 4 different locations, not all in one day mind you so i guess I am still Australian as well.

Viewing Cherry Blossoms will move you as well I am sure.

The pictures I took are from the famous Omura Park and they grab a lot of attention from all over Nagasaki and other areas as well.  The crowds never dispersed all day and even though the weather wasn't the best, this didn't hold anyone back.

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A time to ponder and stroll around

One of the most popular places in Nagasaki

The social highlight on everyone's calendar

Pretty as a peach

Best time of the year

Please click on the videos below to see Cherry Blossoms as seen from a moving car, another great way to enjoy the beauty of this special event:

Night time Cherry Blossoms: Nagasaki and Fukuoka Prefecture

Night Time Cherry Blossoms are a must do for anyone who may have just the slightest interest in flowers and or of anything nature inclined.  I can't tell you how long I wandered around for but I just took my time, took in the sights, fragrances and general beauty of the area, all in all I was entranced by the night time views.

Everything is absolutely more enhanced at night time.  The dark night sky really brings out the intense and amazing colours of the cherry blossoms.  There is something mystical about the flowers white and pinky hues that can turn a grown man weak to his knees in anticipation of the wonderful scenery to be had.

Cherry Blossom viewing at night is an absolute surreal and fantastic experience.  Looking at the flowers during the day is of course incredible but at night the experience is indescribable.

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Light up time

Adds a different dimension

Welcome to paradise

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Lanterns used to enhance the petals

For all to enjoy

Contrasts aplenty

Spectacular

Tachibana Park: Chijiwa, Nagasaki Prefecture

Tachibana Park in Chijiwa, Nagasaki Prefecture is without a doubt one of the best places in Nagasaki, let alone the whole of Japan to stroll around and enjoy the fabulous and exhilarating Cherry Blossoms.  Thousands of cherry trees and spectators (of course) walk around this picturesque park and gaze with deep appreciation of the cherry flower.  I recommend everyone to come here and experience the park in all its glory, you won't be disappointed!

On many an occasion when a Private Nagasaki Tour and the change of seasons from Winter to Spring are in alignment, I always bring the private group to the Park and have a picnic under the Cherry Trees.  It is a once in a lifetime experience that shouldn`t be missed!


Check out Tachibana Park. Chijiwa, Nagasaki on a map!

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Endless supply of blossoms

Close up of the pretty flower

Picture perfect location

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Spring time

Pretty As

Full Bloom

Care for a stroll?

Check out the video below for more amazing Cherry Blossoms: