10 Jaw-Dropping Cherry Blossom Spots Overtourism Hasn't Discovered Yet

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Cherry Blossoms Without the Jet Lag: 10 Gorgeous Spots to See Blooms Outside Japan

Think Japan is the only place to see cherry blossoms? Not even close!

Amazing pink trees bloom all over the world each spring. We found stunning spots in North America, Europe, and some places that might really surprise you.

Our top 10 list shows you don't need to fly to Tokyo to see these gorgeous flowers. Want to know which spots made our list and which one came in at #1?

Grab your camera, don't forget your allergy pills, and keep reading to find the best places to enjoy cherry blossoms this spring!

10. Portland, Oregon
Best Spots: Waterfront Park, Hoyt Arboretum
Time: Late March to early May
Portland’s cherry blossoms pop up quietly, like that low-key friend who turns heads at the party. Stroll along the waterfront or wander Hoyt Arboretum—where petals fall like nature’s confetti.

9. Copenhagen, Denmark
Best Spot: Langelinie Park
Time: Mid- to late April
Copenhagen’s cherry blossoms are like Nordic minimalism—simple yet stunning. Walk through Langelinie Park, and you might just forget you’re not in Tokyo (just swap sushi for smørrebrød).

8. Boston, Massachusetts
Best Spots: Public Garden, Back Bay, Charles River Esplanade
Time: Late March to early May
Boston’s cherry blossoms are as charming as the city’s accent. From the iconic Public Garden to the Esplanade, it's like Boston decided to give spring a pink glow-up.

7. Stockholm, Sweden
Best Spot: Kungsträdgården
Time: Mid- to late April
In true Swedish fashion, Stockholm’s blossoms arrive fashionably late—but they're worth the wait. Kungsträdgården turns into a pink wonderland, perfect for fika breaks under the petals.

6. Taipei, Taiwan
Best Spots: Wuji Tianyuan Temple, Yangmingshan National Park
Time: Mid-February to early April
Taipei’s cherry blossoms bloom early, as if the city can’t wait to show off. Head to Wuji Tianyuan Temple for dreamy pink skies framed by pagodas.

5. Vancouver, Canada
Best Spots: VanDusen Botanical Garden, Stanley Park
Time: Early to mid-April
Vancouver’s cherry blossoms are like a postcard in motion. Whether you’re picnicking in Stanley Park or exploring VanDusen Gardens, it’s nature’s way of saying, “You’re welcome.”

4. New York City, USA
Best Spots: Central Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Time: Mid-April to early May
New York’s blossoms are as bold as the city itself. Whether you’re snapping pics in Central Park or wandering Brooklyn Botanic Garden, this is springtime in style.

3. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Best Spot: Keukenhof Gardens
Time: March 21 – May 19
While tulips usually steal the show, Amsterdam’s cherry blossoms know how to wow. Keukenhof Gardens turns pink in spring—a floral masterpiece even Vincent van Gogh would admire.

2. Paris, France
Best Spot: Trocadéro (with Eiffel Tower views)
Time: Mid-March to late April
Paris proves that romance isn’t just for couples—cherry blossoms drape the Eiffel Tower in pink perfection. Because nothing says “spring fling” like a selfie with petals in your hair.

1. Washington, D.C.
Best Spot: Tidal Basin, Georgetown, National Arboretum
Festival: National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20 – April 14)
D.C. steals the crown with a spring spectacle gifted by Tokyo in 1912. The Tidal Basin’s blooms turn the city into a pink paradise—politics never looked so peaceful.

Bonus: Bonn, Germany
Best Spot: Heerstraße (a.k.a. Cherry Blossom Avenue)
Time: Mid-April

Bonn’s Heerstraße (Picture Above) is what happens when Mother Nature goes all out. Nicknamed Cherry Blossom Avenue, this cobblestone street transforms into a tunnel of pink petals so magical you’ll half-expect a Disney princess to twirl by. Locals call it a must-see, and honestly, they’re right—it’s like stepping into a pastel daydream with German precision.

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