Top 5 dreamy spots that you must add to your 2025 cherry blossom bucket list

Grab the world’s best and prettiest destinations to enjoy cherry blossom fun for spring travel time in 2025. 

To catch the 10 days prettiest blooming world’s is all set to fly for these five dreamy cherry blossom-filled cities. This magical season of the year draws travelers worldwide to enjoy nature’s most phenomenal and breathtaking views. From Japan’s iconic Sakura-lined avenues to exotic gems of pink petals, serenity is divine for nature chasers.

In the latest interview with HT Lifestyle, Hari Ganapthy-the co-founder of Pickyoutrail, suggests five amazing and must-visit destinations to curate cherry blossom views.

Yoshina Japan

The destination is all nestled in Nara Prefecture, Yoshina-often regarded as Japan’s most stunning cherry blossom destination. Over 30,000 cherry trees are there on Mount Yoshino, a beautiful landscape to captures the mesmerizing pink-and-white paradise of nature. It gives unforgettable views for nature lovers to witness the exoticness of nature with a blend of mountains and the sea of Sakura.

Best time to visit

Early to Mid-April

Must to do things: 

• Explore Mount Yoshino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Visit Kinpusenji Temple

Kyoto; Japan

Next comes the cherry blossom list destination, Kyoto. This a magnificent nature city with old Japanese centuries temples and shrines; dedicated to pink petals. The best places to admire in Kyoto are Maruyama Park, the Philosopher’s Path, and the grounds of Kuyomizu-dera Temple. It's the best cheery blossom place that is illuminated with soft lantern lights, adding comfort to enjoy evening walks and stunning views of the city.

Best time to visit: 

Late March to Mid-April

Must to do things

• Visit Maruyama Park.
• Philosopher’s Park: Canal-linked walkway between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji Temples.

Paris, France

The city of love is an all-time hot-picked destination for lovers and couples but also a dreamy cherry blossom wonderland in France during springtime. For specular views, visiting the Jardin des Plantes, Trocadéro Gardens, and the Square Jean XXIII behind Notre Dame are the best places to enjoy. To crave a fairytale cheery blooming time, enjoy the experience of Parc de Sceaux, just outside the city, where a large cherry blossom orchard creates a magical pink canopy.

Best to visit:

Late March to Early April.

Must do things

• Visiting and enjoying the romantic views with a fine dining experience at the classic Eiffel Tower.
• Visit the Louvre world’s popular work here, are Mona Lisa. Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.
• Enjoy sunset cruising in the Seine River.

Washington, DC- United States of America:

Here in this US capital, cherry blossom spring is a major travel attraction as let explores came for the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. Its traditional links go back to 1912 when Japan gifted 3,000 cheery trees to Washington DC as a peaceful and friendship symbol between both countries. 

Then after, every spring is massively dipped into the celebration of this unique cultural bond between the two nations with various events, music performances, parades, and fireworks. It traces between late March and early April; however, the festival runs for more weeks to enjoy the spring weather with the blooming cycle of nature. 

Best time to visit

Late March to early April.

Things to do

• Have quality time to celebrate the cherry blossom festival.
• Explore the city and know locals.

Vancouver, Canada

Fewer people are aware of the little fact that Vancouver in Canada is home to 40,000 cherry blossom trees. This is all because of the mild coastal climate, scenic backdrop, and mild spring season, making Vancouver delightful and pleasing. The city gets all energetic in the vibe every year with the arrival of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival-that starts in April. It's all featured events, music performances, guided walks, haiku competitions, and more, mesmerizing the cherry blossom celebration. To escape the hustle-bustle Vancouver welcomes with its beautiful views in Queens Elizabeth Park and VanDusen Botanical Garden to have pink petals pathway fun.

Best time to visit

With arrival of Spring; March to April.

Things to do

• Enjoy good food and events.
• Visit Queens Elizabath Park and Van Dusen Botanical Garden.