Where To Visit: Maruyama Park is often heralded as having the best vistas to fall in awe with during the cherry blossom season in Japan. The towering weeping cherry tree that makes the park’s centrepiece might have something to do with that claim, especially when it’s lit at night. Maruyama Park is also nationally designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. For the ultimate Sakura experience, visitors can opt for a private tour that begins in Maruyama Park and ends with a traditional Japanese picnic at a secluded spot located at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Where To Stay: Experience renowned Japanese hospitality and Kyoto’s traditional culture and beauty with a stay at Luxury hotel SOWAKA. Stemming from a refurbished machiya townhouse from the early 20th century, guests can enjoy meals overseen by a Michelin-starred chef and take in Kyoto’s four seasons elegant Japanese garden.

 
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku West

Where To Visit: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of Tokyo’s largest and most beloved parks. As Tokyo’s very own Central Park, it boasts three diverse gardens including a Japanese landscape, French, and English landscape. The national garden is also home to a large number of cherry trees of different varieties.

Where To Stay: For a fusion of comfort and practicality, look no further than MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku West located a walk away from the major train hub, Shinjuku Station. Each apartment comes with a fully furnished kitchen and dining area, perfect for mid to long-term stays.

Namsan Park,  Starria Hostel

Where To Visit: Seoul’s largest park, Namsan Park, features The Cherry Blossom Path, a trail adorned by the picturesque pink blossom cherry trees, the longest series of cherry trees found in the city. You can even get a bird’s-eye view of the entire park via Namsan Cable Car, bringing you to the popular N Seoul Tower. Another must-see attraction that resides at Namsan Park is the Locks Of Love In Namsan Tower.

Where To Stay: For an affordable and convenient stay to visit Namsan Park, Starria has got you covered. Located just a 5-minute drive to N Seoul Tower, the hostel is also a walkaway to Myeongdong Subway Station. The historical Namdaemun Market and the famous Myeongdong shopping district are within the vicinity too.

Seoul Forest, Seoul Forest Stay

Where To Visit: Once a royal hunting forest followed by a transition into a race course and golf facilities, Seoul Forest is currently an eco-friendly city park—the third largest in Seoul. It is also special in being a relatively local-centric place to experience the cherry blossom season as compared to more tourist-heavy spots in Korea, calling for a more laid back experience such as having a picnic under cotton candy-like flowers.
 

Where To Stay: Keeping in line with the laid back nature of Seoul Forest, Seoul Forest Stay is a guesthouse located just a 3-minute walk to Seoul Forest Station. It features a communal kitchen, family rooms, and a rooftop sun terrace. The area is also within reach of the SM ENTERTAINMENT office for fans of K-Pop.