You are diligent to watch the drama aka Japanese television series would know, how romantic atmosphere when cherry blossom blossomed? In fact, in Japan itself there is a tradition of Hanami festival that is devoted to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms that bloom in spring.
There is this good news, for you who want to see firsthand the beauty of sakura without having to drain the savings to go to Japan. Apparently there are some areas in Indonesia that also has a row of cherry trees, even some are located not far from the capital. Hmm, seems to be the right destination to visit while on vacation with family.
Waingapu - East Sumba
Hearing the island of Sumba, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a row of exotic beaches with white sand. You certainly would not have guessed, if in the city of Waingapu, the hot and dry air grows a lot of wild cherry trees.
By the locals, Sumbanese-style cherry blossoms are known by the name of conjugal flowers. Unique, sakura here actually bloom in the summer or around September to October with flowers nuanced pink and white.
Karangasem & Eka Raya Botanical Gardens - Bali
Have frequented holidays to Bali, but have never seen the beauty of sakura at Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden? Thanks to the exchange of international plant collections, at the Bali Botanical Garden now there are two types of cherry blossoms, namely Prunus puddum pink and Prunus campanulata a purplish red.
For those of you who want to feel the Hanami with the shade of sakura canopy in Japan, you should come to Bali Botanical Garden in April or September.
Still not enough? You can also stop by the area of Karangasem, Bali. There are scattered about 300 cherry trees, deliberately planted by the Japan Sakura Exchange Association to mark the cooperative relationship between the Japanese government and the district government of Karangasem.
Cibodas Botanical Garden - Bogor
For those who do not have much time for the holidays, just stay to Cibodas Botanical Gardens in the area Peak. The cherry blossoms are blooming twice a year. In order to be able to enjoy the beautiful and romantic seven types of Sakura trees that are blooming there, schedule your visit around January to February or July to August.
Let's save the cherry blossom flower schedule on the calendar so you can enjoy the Japanese-style Hanami atmosphere in the next vacation. Psst, perfect for pre-wedding photo location.