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Once a year, between the end of March and the final flush of May, crowds eagerly gather to enjoy the much-adored cherry blossoms of Japan. And with over 1 million sakura trees (the highest concentration of cherry trees in the world), it\u2019s no surprise they make for a truly breath-taking spectacle. Please note: We’re now booking cherry blossom trips for 2026, and availability is dropping fast. Get in touch with…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101010,"featured_media":289465,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","country":[497],"inspiration_category":[1624],"class_list":["post-289464","inspiration","type-inspiration","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-japan","inspiration_category-guides"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nA guide to the cherry blossom season in Japan | Black Tomato<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Japan's cherry blossom season takes place between March and May. 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