Cherry Blossom Season: The Most Beautiful Places to Experience It

The Editors, 20.03.2026

Cherry blossom season is underway: while some destinations in Japan are already struggling with visitor numbers, the pink spectacle can also be experienced in many other—closer—locations across Europe. Falstaff TRAVEL takes a closer look at where to find the most beautiful spots.

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Each year, Japan eagerly awaits the arrival of sakura season—the time of cherry blossom—and the tradition of hanami, the appreciation of the blooms. In 2026, the first buds are already opening earlier than usual, marking the start of one of the most anticipated natural spectacles of the year. But it’s not only Japan that turns pink in spring—many places across Europe offer equally beautiful settings.

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