2021 San Francisco Bay Area Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide

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01

Hakone Estate Garden

Hakone Garden has always been well-known, with a history of more than one hundred years. It is revered as the oldest Japanese-style residential garden in the Western Hemisphere. Because it is well-preserved, it is also the location of the 2005 "Memoirs of a Geisha".

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At this time of the year, Hakone Garden holds the Annual Hanami cherry blossom viewing event.

From March 3 this year, the cherry blossoms in Hakone Garden will bloom.Stepping into the courtyard, the breeze is blowing, and the falling leaves are colorful. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a second to go to Japan.

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The last two weeks have been the best time for the cherry blossoms in Hakone Park to bloom.The latest report from Hakone Garden this week, the cherry blossoms are now in bloomEighty percent, The flowering period of cherry blossoms is short,The last viewing time is April 4th,Once a year.Friends who want to enjoy the flowers should hurry up this week.

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In addition to viewing the flowers, the landscape of Hakone Park is also worth exploring. Zen gardens, bamboo gardens, and koi ponds. If you want to enjoy the most authentic Japanese scenery in the Bay Area, just go to Hakone Park.

Address:

21000 Big Basin Way

Saratoga, CA 95070

Flowering period:

3 Month 24 Day - 4 Month 11 Day

开放 时间:

11am-4pm (daytime)

Flower viewing time at night:

5:30pm-9:30pm 

fare:

Adults 10$; Seniors/students 8$

 Children under 4 are free

Official website ticket purchase link:

https://www.hakone.com

 

Tickets must be purchased online for night flower viewing,

No on-site ticket purchase service will be provided this year,

Parking space is required at the time of ticket purchaseBuy at the same timeparking pass

Epidemic related requirements:

Must wear a mask at all times,

Strictly maintain a safe social distance of 6 feet.

02

Japanese friendship garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose is also a cherry blossom viewing park that people often visit every year. San Jose and Okayama are sister cities. This garden is a symbol of friendship between the two cities. It was built in 1965.Japanese-style bridges and pond landscapes are also a good place to experience Japanese-style aesthetics in the Bay Area.

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The cherry trees in the garden are not young, and it is said that the scene of the blooming period is very charming.It is especially suitable for taking family and children to walk on weekends, and it is also suitable for meeting little sisters to go for dents.

Address:

Japanese friendship garden
San Jose, California 95112

Flowering period:

Early March-Early April

开放 时间:

10am-6pm

fare:Free

parking fee:

regular paking pass

6$/day

Official website details:

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2835/2053

03

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

Although the Municipal Rose Garden in San Jose is named after roses, there are a total of more than 3500 plants in the park. There is no day in the year without flowers blooming.The roses in March and April have not bloomed yet. In spring, the cherry blossoms are here.

Together with the spring breeze, the petals of the cherry blossoms on the ground were swept, and the petals of the trees also fell down.Find a nice afternoon to feel the beauty of petals falling like snowflakes.The air is full of the elegant fragrance of spring flowers.

Address:

 1649 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

开放 时间:

8am-one hour after sunset

Ticket: Free

parking:Street parking

Official website details:

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2295/2028?npage=9

04

Golden Gate State Park

Japanese Tea Garden

Friends who live in SF are familiar with this place. Golden Gate State Park has the oldest Japanese tea garden in the United States. It was built in 1894 and is the most popular classic attraction in SF.

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The entire park is 5 acres, and many tourists come here to enjoy the cherry blossoms in March and April.It blooms lively in this season.

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There are many kinds of cherry blossoms in tea gardens. According to the official introduction, the earliest cherry blossoms in full bloom this year is Hogan.At the end of February this year, the first wave of sakura blossoms,Yoshino cherry blossoms began to bloom one after another starting in March.

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Against the backdrop of the cherry blossoms, the old bridges and flowing water in the park, Japanese-style ancient pagodas, stone lamps, and stone roads have also become particularly beautiful.Take advantage of the good weather this weekend and go for a spring outing to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

Address:

75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive

San Francisco, CA 94118

Flowering period:

End of February-beginning of April

开放 时间:

9am-5: 45pm

fare:

Adult $12.00; Youth $7.00; 

Child $3.00.

parking fee:

Street parking or nearby parking lot

$3.5/hour,$4/hour on weekends

Official website details:

https://sfjapaneseteagarden.org

Epidemic related requirements:

The whole parkOne-way Path

Must wear a mask at all times,

Strictly maintain a safe social distance of 6 feet.

05

Saratoga Square Playground

It is a small park that is very suitable for walking and walking. There are various small playground facilities for children. There are not many cherry trees in the park, but they are also very beautiful when they are in full bloom.

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Address:

 David Street And Yates Way, San Mateo, CA 94497

开放 时间:

8am-6pm

Ticket: Free

parking:Street parking (Parking spaces are tight on weekends

07

San Mateo

Central Park and Japanese Garden

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Another Bay Area Treasure Park, Central Park1922 was purchased by the city government. It is a full 16 acres and is currently the most representative classic park in San Mateo.

Before the epidemic started, here was the host site for various large-scale events. Janpanese Garden is an important part of Central Park and is personally designed by an architect from Tokyo.

The Japanese garden is very suitable for weekends throughout the year. The best time is March and April each year, when the cherry blossoms are open.In addition, dogs are not allowed in the Japanese Garden.

Address: 

San Mateo Central Park

50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

开放 时间:

10:00am-3:00PM

Ticket: Free

parking:

2hrs free street parking outside the park

Official website details:

https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3319/Central-Park-Japanese-Garden

08

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival

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In addition to the Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, Cupertino also has an annual Cherry Blossom Festival. This year's Cherry Blossom Festival is also held online.

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The main event is related to Japanese folklore performances and themed events around cherry blossoms, not a festival for viewing cherry blossoms.Those who are interested can check the information on the official website and participate in this year's online activities online.

Official website details:

https://www.cupertinocherryblossomfestival.org

Activity time: April 4st at 21:1PM

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10

SF Cherry Blossom

At this time in previous years,

Are the busiest in San Francisco

PekanCherryblossom theme festival.

This year because of the epidemic,

The Cherry Blossom Festival was changed to be held online.

From the first held in 1968 to this year,

It is the 54th San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival.

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This year will be in4 month 10 day, 11 day;

August 4, 17These four days

in the afternoonThree to fiveHeld online.

senseInterested parties can register on the official website

https://sfcherryblossom.org

The flowering period of cherry blossoms is very short,

Early spring began to bloom one after another,

Around the equinox

When the cherry blossoms bloom best,

Has entered this weekLow tide,

Friends who want to see flowers must seize the opportunity.

Don't miss the season.

Author | Wild Rui

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