Literally translated “O-Hanami” means looking at flowers. These days however it refers to the blossoms of the Japanese cherry tree which usually bloom in early April in Yokohama. With its origins reported to have been back as far as the Nara Period (710-784) today O-Hanami is now a popular excuse to sip sake or beer from early morning to late at night under the pink or white blossoms. The blossoms only last for one week and some say that they are a symbol for the transience of life. In Japanese cherry blossoms are called Sakura. There are many great places in Yokohama to see cherry blossoms.
Here are three locations that are highly recommended..
- Kodomo-no-Kuni (English and Japanese)
- Sankeien (Japanese and English)
- Hodogaya Park (Japanese)
- Mitsuike Park (Japanese)
This gallery is from Mitsuike Koen in Tsurumi.
