This year's flowering period is anticipated to be:
Estimated Flowering Date
April 24
Estimated Full Bloom Date
April 24 ~ April 28
<p>Blue sky, white castle and pink flowers are the essential hues of Himeji. As one of three Japan’s most magnificent castles and top 100 spots to view sakura in Japan, Himeji Castle is always heralded as a must-go place during cherry blossoms season. 1,000 cherry blossom trees are planted at the ground of the main keep, along the wall and moats and the west garden.</p>
Number of sakura trees:
1,000
The age of trees:
Variety:
Yoshino cherry and Weeping cherry
How to visit
Access:
Walk for 15 to 20 minutes from Himeji Station’s north exit.
