Question
I’m planning to visit Japan during the cherry blossom season. I would love to ask someone, “Where is the best spot to see cherry blossoms here?” How do I ask that in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
ここの桜（さくら）の名所（めいしょ）はどこですか。
Koko no sakura no meisho wa doko desuka?
Where is the best spot to see cherry blossoms here?
The phrase “sakura no meisho” translates to “famous spot for cherry blossoms” or “best spot to see cherry blossoms”. The word “koko” means “here”, so you are essentially asking for the best location at your current place.
When you want to know the best spots for other activities or scenery, you can substitute “sakura” with the object you are interested in, like “onsen” (hot spring) or “shashin” (photos).
