Okinawa is the best time to enjoy cherry blossoms

#Okinawa樱花 Why go to Okinawa to see the cherry blossoms in late January and early February? The early cherry blossoms seen in Okinawa are very different from those seen in Honshu, Japan in March and April, with a richer, pinker color! There are not many famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Okinawa, so the destination for viewing cherry blossoms in Okinawa is very clear. Now let me introduce you to the four famous flower viewing spots in Okinawa:
Okinawa Cherry Blossoms｜Flower Viewing Spots
Yaese Park｜A famous cherry blossom viewing spot in southern Okinawa
Widely known as a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in southern Okinawa, standing in the park you can have a panoramic view of the Kerama Islands and enjoy the southern scenery. There are ~500 bright pink Hikanzakura trees planted in the park, and two rows of cherry trees are planted on the trail, so after they bloom it's like walking into a cherry blossom tunnel! The best time to enjoy the flowers is from late January to early February.
The Yaese Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from January 20 to February 2, 2025. During this period, the night cherry blossoms will be lit up from 18:00 to 20:00 every day, illuminating the park stairs. At this time, the night view of Yaese Town from the mountaintop observation deck is very beautiful!
Motobu Yaedake｜7000 Kanhi Sakura trees
Yaedake is located in Motobu Town in the northern part of Okinawa Prefecture. It is 453.4 meters above sea level and is the second highest mountain on the main island of Okinawa. There are more than 7,000 cherry trees on Yaedake. When they are in full bloom, the scenery is spectacular and it is definitely an unforgettable view! The Yaedake Cherry Blossom Forest Park located in the belly of the mountain is not to be missed!
The 2025 Motobu Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from January 18th to February 2nd, allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms together in a lively atmosphere!
Nakijin Castle Ruins｜Charm of Fantasy Night Cherry Blossoms
The ancient castle ruins built after the 14th century are one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites and are clearly different from the straight-line Japanese city walls. The large, wave-like curved shape is for defense. The best viewing period in previous years: late January to mid-February.
The 2025 Nakijin Castle Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from January 25th to February 2nd. During this period, there will be a night cherry blossom viewing time from 18:00 to 21:00 every day. The dreamy light is reflected on the city wall, and you can enjoy the night cherry blossoms to your heart's content.
Nago Castle Park｜Famous Cherry Blossom Festival
One of the top 100 cherry blossoms in Japan. There is a 2-kilometer-long pedestrian path and an observation deck, where you can enjoy the view of the 20,000 Ryukyu Kanhizakura trees in full bloom in the park! Follow the trail up to the observation deck on the mountain to appreciate the contrast between the emerald green East China Sea and the bright pink petals, and take in the beautiful views of Nago City and Nago Bay. The night view after sunset is worth seeing.
The 2025 Nago Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from January 25th to 26th. The festival will be held near Nago Castle Park, with performances of Okinawan traditional dance エイサー and Ryukyu folk songs.

Post by 黃嘎不理 | Apr 9, 2025