Don’t be too happy in Okinawa in January! The earliest cherry blossoms in Japan are in full bloom

Okinawa has a warm climate all year round. The most common cherry blossom variety here is the "Kanhi Sakura", which is also one of the earliest cherry blossom varieties in Japan. The petals of the Kanhizakura are dark pink in color, and the flowers hang downward, shaped like small pendant bells, which are very cute. 🌸Flowering time: It starts to bloom slowly in mid-January and will enter the full bloom period from late January to mid-February. The beautiful scenery at that time is simply fascinating. 📍Yae-dake: Located in Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 📅Motobu Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival: January 18 to February 2, 2025 Yaedake is the second highest mountain after Naha-dake. Every year when the cherry blossom season comes, the Kanhizakura here blooms and the whole mountain turns into a large pink dreamy sea of ​​flowers, which is beautiful beyond words. 📍Nakijin Castle Ruins: Located in Nakijin Village, Kunigami County, Okinawa Prefecture 📅Nakijin Castle Cherry Blossom Festival: January 25 to February 2, 2025 Although only the ruins of the castle remain today, in its heyday, Nakijin Castle was the second largest castle in the Ryukyu Kingdom. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, stroll along the walls of the old city and feel the fusion of history and nature, which is a unique experience. 📍Nago Castle Park: Located in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture 📅Nago Sakura Festival: January 25~January 26, 2025 This place has been selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossoms in Japan! On the 2-kilometer-long trail leading to the forward observatory, there are about 20,000 cherry trees planted, forming a beautiful cherry blossom avenue. Walking on it, it feels like being in a fairyland. 📍Yaease Park: Located in Yaese Town, Shimajiri County, Okinawa Prefecture 📅Yaeze Park Festival: January 18th to February 2nd, 2025 There are about 500 cherry trees planted in the park. On a clear day, you can also overlook the Kerama Islands from a high altitude in Yaese Park, which has a great view. 📍Yogi Park: Located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture The transportation here is very convenient. There are endless cherry trees planted along both sides of the river. Although the flowering period here is relatively late, the beautiful scenery when in full bloom should not be missed. 📍Manko Park: Located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture As a wetland park, you can usually see migratory birds and mangroves here. Every year in mid-to-late February, the Kanhi cherry blossoms here are in full bloom, creating a spectacular and beautiful scene. It is a great place to enjoy cherry blossoms. Come to Okinawa this January to experience the earliest romantic cherry blossoms! #Okinawa Sakura Viewing #Kanhi Sakura #Japan Sakura Season #Okinawa Sakura