Cherry Blossom Tour Packages

About Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom is the generic name for the flowers of the trees belongs to the Prunus genus. These trees produce unsavoury fruits and edible cherries. The blooming season of the cherry blossoms has deep symbolism in many countries but not more than in Japan. The most important determiner of the timing of the blossoming is the geographical location. Milder the climate, earlier the flower blooms. So, if you wish to see the mesmerising sakura blooms, plan your Cherry Blossom vacation package accordingly. In countries like Japan, the cherry blossom or sakura season can extend from January up to May. Not all flowers are pink, the colours can vary from white, pale pink, and rich pink to even yellow and green.

Cultural Significance of Cherry Blossom

The cultural and social symbolism associated with the blooming of the cherry blossoms is most pronounced in Japan. And this makes Japan the best place to see the cherry blossoms. The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino, with white flowers and a hint of pink blush. People wait for the whole year for the flowers to bloom. Hanami which literally translates to ‘flower viewing’ is more than an event, it is an emotion. Both domestic and international tourists flock to Japan on Cherry Blossom packages to witness the spectacular Cherry Blossom Festival. The trees, full of beautiful flowers, appear to be huge fluffs of clouds. The tradition of celebrating the Cherry Tree Festival as Hanami goes back hundreds of years. Hanami is celebrated in many different ways and holds a different meaning for different kinds of travellers on a Cherry Blossom tour. It could be a serene walk in a park, or it could be a get together of family and friends over a picnic under the sakura tree. This tradition of having a picnic is taken so seriously by some that a picnic spot is reserved much before the blooming period.

The Experience of a Cherry Blossom Festival

Tourists on Cherry Blossom vacation packages are amazed to see groups of people having a lot of fun and excitement with the flowers keeping them company. The Cherry Blossom tours capture the essence of the joie de vivre at this time of the year. Over the years, the Hanami, celebrating the Cherry Tree Festival, has taken a different dimension. From a simple picnic under the trees, today, hanami means an exclusive private party. There are many opportunities where foreign visitors on Cherry Blossom packages can celebrate hanami on a Cherry Blossom tour.

Cherry Blossom in India

You will be surprised to know that we have a Cherry Blossom Festival in India too! Not many people are aware that Shillong in Meghalaya has been hosting the International Cherry Blossom Festival since 2016. This Cherry Blossom festival in India is quite different from other cherry tree festivals because of the fact that it is the world's only Autumn Cherry Blossom Festival. Domestic travellers plan their Cherry Blossom vacation packages from Veena World in such a way so that they can cover many other parts of the region as well. To attract tourists, thousands of cherry trees have been planted on the stretch from Umiam Lake to Mawphlang.

Cherry Blossom in countries abroad

When we think of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Japan is perhaps the best place to see cherry blossoms. We instantly correlate those radiant blooms with sakura. However, there are many parts of the world, where you can witness the blooms on a Cherry Blossom tour. Here are some of the countries where you can have quite a different cherry blossom experience than hanami. Japan may be the first choice for travellers on Cherry Blossom packages who are desirous of witnessing the splendour of the Cherry Blossom Festival, there are many other countries where these trees are celebrated, albeit in different ways.

• November – USA

Come spring and many cities in the US get covered in the most stunning blanket of pink. Yes, it is cherry blossom time. There are many different varieties of cherry blossom trees in the US. Some of the most popular ones are Hisakura trees—with single blooms, Kwanzans and Shirofugens that have more than one flower within a bloom. The best places to see cherry blossoms are Seattle, Washington D.C, Oregon and New York.

• March to April - South Korea

Jeju Island is the perfect setting to admire the cherry blossoms in South Korea. The gorgeous seaside provides a great backdrop for the fluffy blooms. South Korea can be explored around this time by combining your cherry blossom package with a South Korea tour package from Veena World.

Veena World has multiple options regarding Cherry Blossom vacation packages. Check the various Cherry Blossom vacation packages listed on Veena World’s website. These packages are listed according to the destinations where the cherry blossom festival is celebrated. Choose and book conveniently online.