Question
I’m planning a trip to Japan to experience the cherry blossom season, but I’m not sure about the timing. How do I ask locals “When is the best time to see cherry blossoms?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
桜（さくら）が一番（いちばん）きれいな時期（じき）はいつですか。
Sakura ga ichiban kirei na jiki wa itsu desuka?
When is the best time to see cherry blossoms?
This is a helpful expression to ask locals or hotel staff about the cherry blossom season in different regions of Japan, as the timing varies. Sakura means “cherry blossoms”; ichiban kirei means “the most beautiful”; jiki means “period” or “season”; and itsu means “when”. This question can help you plan your trip to enjoy the beautiful scenes of cherry blossoms at their peak.
Feel free to adjust the question by replacing sakura with any other seasonal event you’re interested in, like momiji (autumn leaves) or hanabi (fireworks).
