From pretty pastel pink blossoms to its delicate fragrance, the cherry blossom season is a sight to behold. This quintessential flower blooms to mark the advent of spring.

Every year during spring, the ephemeral cherry blossoms grow to dazzle us with its stunning white and pink flowers. But did you know that you can spot these enchanting flowers even outside Japan? Cherry trees grow all over the world—and the gorgeous pink flowers bloom between March and April—in their full glory. Hands down, the most delightful manifestation of spring—the cherry blossoms attract thousands of tourists from across the globe—to visit Japan during spring. However, don’t get upset if you cannot make it to Japan—you can witness the mesmerising sight in other places too, and we have mentioned a few.

Paris, France

No other place on earth can rival the splendour of Paris, especially during spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom in their full glory between late March and April. The city is home to about 450 gardens and parks—dotted with these dazzling candy-hued trees. The beauty of Paris elevates when these cherry blossoms paint the French capital in strokes of pink and white. Some popular destinations where you can spend time under the blossoms are—Tuileries Garden, Champs de Mars, and Jardin des Plantes.

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver greets its people with nearly 40,000 cherry trees during spring. The city hosts a cherry blossom festival and organises several interesting walking tours and art events to celebrate the spectacular seasonal display of nature. You can nurture your peepers with the harmonious sight of cherry blossom trees in the Queen Elizabeth Park, VanDusen Botanical Garden or Stanley Park.

Dublin, Ireland

Blessed with a mild climate, Ireland lies on the northern latitude; therefore, the most awaited season of cherry blossom arrives a little later in the country. You can catch a glimpse of the blooming trees between late April and early May.

Dublin is the ideal city to admire the pastel pink blooms in full effect— visit Herbert Park, Trinity College or Phoenix Park. The European city also organises the Hanami Festival in April—to celebrate the season of cherry blossoms.

Bonn, Germany

The picturesque town of Bonn is remarkable for its European streets, studded with cherry blossom trees creating a breathtaking canopy. You can spot the world’s most gorgeous blooms in Heerstrasse—globally touted as the Cherry Blossom Avenue.

Every year during spring, Bonn gets splashed in pink—a dreamy sight! The advent of spring is marked by the annual Altstadt festival, and this welcoming open-air celebration features live music and delectable local food for visitors.

Jerte Valley, Spain

The beauty of Jerte Valley alone will amaze you, and the abundant pink blooms further notch it up. Around the second week of March, the cherry blossom trees mark the onset of spring with a magical display of abundant blooms. Visit the Extremadura Region to witness the striking beauty of nature. The peak blooming period only lasts for about ten days, and a vibrant annual festival is hosted to celebrate the flowering season with delicious food and live performances.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Since Denmark lies on the northern latitude, the enchanting pink blooms typically grow at the end of April. In late April, the annual Copenhagen Sakura Festival is hosted in Langelinie Park— which accommodates over two hundred cherry trees. The joyful festival gathers people to admire the dazzling beauty of the pink-hued flowers. You may also visit the tranquil Bispebjerg Cemetery to sit underneath a canopy of cherry blossoms.

Stockholm, Sweden

The onset of spring in Stockholm is marked by the blossoming of candy-hued flowers that paint the city in pink. During this time, you can stroll through Kungstradgarden, where more than sixty kors bastard (cherry trees) form a splendid pink canopy. In the grand park, a Japanese festival is hosted every year—with food and craft stalls—set up under the enchanting trees.

Could there be any better way of bidding farewell to the cold season and welcoming spring? We doubt it.