{"id":7196,"date":"2025-03-29T14:44:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T05:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/?post_type=en_blog&#038;p=7196"},"modified":"2025-03-29T14:43:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T05:43:23","slug":"%e3%80%90cherry-blossoms-have-bloomed%f0%9f%8c%b8%e3%80%91why-not-take-a-stroll-around-the-ancient-city-of-nara-in-a-kimono-and-enjoy-cherry-blossom-viewing","status":"publish","type":"en_blog","link":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/en\/blog\/2025\/03\/29\/%e3%80%90cherry-blossoms-have-bloomed%f0%9f%8c%b8%e3%80%91why-not-take-a-stroll-around-the-ancient-city-of-nara-in-a-kimono-and-enjoy-cherry-blossom-viewing\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Cherry Blossoms Have Bloomed\ud83c\udf38\u3011Why not take a stroll around the ancient city of Nara in a kimono and enjoy cherry blossom viewing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This is the kimono rental shop Waplus Nara, Nara Park Bus Terminal store (*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f319.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf19\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2728.svg\" alt=\"\u2728\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f338.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf38\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f338.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf38\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f338.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf38\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Osaka and Kyoto, the cherry blossoms were declared to have bloomed on March 27th,<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>and in Nara, the cherry blossoms were declared to have bloomed on the 28th\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The expected full bloom date is April 3rd \ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>When the cherry blossoms bloom, we look forward to cherry blossom viewing\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s a Japanese tradition to admire the cherry blossoms while chatting and eating delicious food\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why not enjoy this Japanese tradition of &#8220;cherry blossom viewing&#8221; in a kimono\ud83d\udc58\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6836\" src=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC8695-scaled-e1736475397313.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1702\" height=\"2005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC8695-scaled-e1736475397313.jpg 1702w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC8695-scaled-e1736475397313-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC8695-scaled-e1736475397313-869x1024.jpg 869w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC8695-scaled-e1736475397313-768x905.jpg 768w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC8695-scaled-e1736475397313-1304x1536.jpg 1304w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC8695-scaled-e1736475397313-1568x1847.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>There are also many cherry blossoms in Nara Park, right in front of Waplus Nara Nara Park Bus Terminal Store\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nara Park is famous not only for its deer but also for its cherry blossoms\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It has been selected as one of the &#8220;100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots&#8221;\ud83e\udd8c\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended spots in Nara Park to take photos of deer and cherry blossoms\ud83d\udcf7\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6992\" src=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740193358193-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740193358193-5.jpg 675w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740193358193-5-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740193358193-5-576x1024.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>There are plenty of things to recommend in the vast area of \u200b\u200bNara Park\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ukimido, a building floating on the Sagiike pond in Nara Park (* \u02d8 \u1d55 \u02d8*)\u2606<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A beautiful cherry blossom spot with distinctive buildings and cherry trees reflected in the pond\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s also nice to take photos of the cherry blossoms superimposed on the Ukimido\ud83d\udcf7\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s also popular for anniversary photo shoots such as pre-wedding photo shoots and location photo shoots of furisode\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kasugano Garden in Nara Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The spot where you can see the most cherry blossoms in the Nara Park area\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherry trees are planted around a grassy area, and it&#8217;s a recommended spot to take photos with deer\ud83d\udcf7\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Great Buddha of Nara and the famous Todaiji Temple are also filled with cherry blossoms\ud83c\udf38<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Todaiji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site as a &#8220;Cultural Asset of Ancient Nara&#8221;\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherry blossoms are planted in various places within the grounds of Todaiji Temple, although not throughout the entire grounds\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can enjoy the cherry blossoms with the Nara deer with the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple in the background\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The most Nara-like cherry blossom spot\ud83d\udcf7\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other recommended cherry blossom spots are here\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HEes4dEx86\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/en\/news\/2025\/03\/08\/spring-and-cherry-blossoms-in-the-ancient-capital-of-nara-spring-is-just-around-the-corner-so-here-are-some-recommended-spots-for-cherry-blossoms%f0%9f%8c%b8if-youre-planning-a-stroll-around-nara\/\">[Spring and cherry blossoms in the ancient capital of Nara] Spring is just around the corner, so here are some recommended spots for cherry blossoms\ud83c\udf38If you&#8217;re planning a stroll around Nara in the spring, we recommend renting a kimono\ud83d\udc58<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;[Spring and cherry blossoms in the ancient capital of Nara] Spring is just around the corner, so here are some recommended spots for cherry blossoms\ud83c\udf38If you&#8217;re planning a stroll around Nara in the spring, we recommend renting a kimono\ud83d\udc58&#8221; &#8212; \u308f\u3077\u3089\u3059\u5948\u826f\uff0d\u5948\u826f\u3067\u7740\u7269\u30ec\u30f3\u30bf\u30eb\u30fb\u30ec\u30c3\u30b9\u30f3\u30fb\u5199\u771f\u64ae\u5f71\" 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>During this cherry blossom season, reservations for kimono rentals and location photoshoots at Waplus Nara fill up quickly\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some popular location photoshoots are already fully booked\ud83d\udcf7\u2728<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Popular kimono rental times are also already fully booked\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We recommend that you make reservations early for both kimono rental and location shoots<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2763.svg\" alt=\"\u2763\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2763.svg\" alt=\"\u2763\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Location shoots require reservations (please make reservations at least 3 days in advance).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the reservation date and time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please make a reservation here<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f3b6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb6\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For reservations, please visit the following URL:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reserva.be\/waplusbt\">https:\/\/reserva.be\/waplusbt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6997\" src=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0002.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0002-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0002-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/0002-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why not enjoy the cherry blossoms of the ancient city of Nara while wearing a kimono (*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f3b6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb6\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try wearing a kimono and make a wonderful memory<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2728.svg\" alt=\"\u2728\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f458.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc58\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Perfect for anniversaries<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f497.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc97\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For a commemorative day wearing a kimono or yukata<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f458.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc58\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f376.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf76\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f341.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf41\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For memories with friends and family<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb5\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waplus Nara\u2019s kimono rental is empty-handed<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2763.svg\" alt=\"\u2763\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We will look after your luggage<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2728.svg\" alt=\"\u2728\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feel free to enjoy going out in a kimono<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f3b6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb6\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leave it to Waplus Nara to help you create memories of your trip(*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2728.svg\" alt=\"\u2728\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb5\" \/>*\u309c*\u2022.\u00b8\u00b8<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f338.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf38\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f343.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf43\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb5\" \/>*\u309c*\u2022.\u00b8\u00b8<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f3b6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb6\" \/>*\u2022.\u00b8\u00b8<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f338.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf38\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f343.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf43\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji aligncenter\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfb5\" \/>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Waplus Nara\u3000 Nara Park Bus Terminal store.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nara Park Bus Terminal West Wing 2F<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>76 Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara 630-8213, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram\uff1a<a 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