March information 2024!
Hi I’m Nobu, I like traveling overseas and in Japan every year , visited 26 countries!
I’m a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of English for 10 years.
For the people who are interested in and planning trip to Japan ,
I show you hidden local information which you have never seen and heard of through books and ordinary site!
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Climate
March marks the beginning of spring in Japan and the temperatures are getting warmer.
Average daytime temperatures range from 10°C to 15°C, ( 50-60 ℉)sometimes exceeding 20°C( 70 ℉).
However you should notice that mornings and evenings can still be chilly.
Clothing
During the day, a light jacket, sweater, or long-sleeved shirt will be comfortable.
Short-sleeved clothing will be fine on days with strong sunlight.
However, it gets cold at night, so bringing a light coat or stole may be useful.
Events
Plum
In March, you can see plum blossoms until the beginning of the month.
From the latter half of the month, it is the cherry blossom season!
In Tokyo from the cherry blossom forest, blossoming starts from 17th March 2024!
Full bloom will be 25-31st March .
You can enjoy viewing cherry blossoms at parks and shrines that are famous for their beauty.
Hinamatsuri( girls festival)
March is also the time for the Girls’ Festival (March 3) and spring festivals.
There are many events and it is fun to participate in the events at various places.
Foods
March is a month of abundant seasonal foods.
During the cherry blossom season, you can find in stores dishes and sweets made with cherry blossoms flavor.
These are only available during this season.
Starbucks and other retailers also offer cherry blossom flavored products.
Spring vegetables and seafood are also recommended.
Furthermore, in March, you can also enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and hina-arare associated with Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Festival).
Hanami( cherry blossom viewing)
Hanami is an event where everyone gathers together when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, enjoys looking at them, and if it’s permitted, sits around them and enjoys eating and drinking together.
You are welcome to try it wherever you are.
My Recommendations for Cherry Blossom Viewing are,
Tokyo
Chidorigafuchi
260 cherry trees line the north side of the Imperial Palace moat, Chidorigafuchi, from around Hanzomon Station to Kudanshita Station.
Here, visitors can take a boat ride on the moat and view the cherry blossoms blooming on both banks from the surface of the water.
The contrast between the water and the cherry blossoms is beautiful.
Yoyogi Park
It’s in Harajuku, Shibuya ward the center of Tokyo.
About 700 cherry trees are located at the far end of the park from the Harajuku entrance, and the park is always crowded with cherry blossom viewers.
Shinjuku Gyoen garden
There are about 1,100 cherry trees of various kinds, which can be enjoyed for a long period of time.
The cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden are beautiful, and the area around the British Park is crowded with picnickers.
Ueno Park
There are about 800 cherry trees in Ueno Park, and cherry blossom viewing scenes are often covered on TV.
The weeping cherry trees at the Kiyomizudo temple are also beautiful.
Kyoto
There are 88 popular cherry blossoms spots in Kyoto,all of which are beautiful.
The following is a partial list.
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple has approximately 1,000 cherry trees on its grounds, there are several different types of cherry blossoms and it’s really beautiful with temple buildings.
Especially when the cherry trees are lit up at night, they create a fantastic atmosphere.
Keage Incline
The Keage Incline, located in the northern part of Kyoto, is a place where old-fashioned scenery and cherry blossoms coexist.
In spring, 90 cherry trees line the old railroad line, creating a beautiful scene and one of the most popular photo spots.
Daigoji Temple
Daigoji Temple, located in the south of Kyoto, has been famous for cherry blossom viewing since the Middle Ages.
It is said that the Daigo Hanami(Daigo temple cherry blossom viewing), an event to which both samurai and common people were invited, was the beginning of today’s Hanami.
About 800 cherry trees provide enjoyment for a long period of time.
Osaka
Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park has approximately 3,000 cherry trees planted around the castle and around the moat.
During the cherry blossom season, the castle and the cherry blossoms can be enjoyed together.
There is a sightseeing boat on the moat!
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