Charter flight to Japan to see cherry blossoms

From the second half of March to the beginning of May, the symbolic flower of Japan - sakura (cherry blossom) blooms, captivating many tourists and locals. This is also the time that attracts Vietnamese tourist groups to the land of cherry blossoms.

Cherry blossom season begins in the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu in March, when daily news reports begin updating cherry blossom forecasts as the flowers begin to bloom further north.

Cherry blossoms in Fukushima bloom in March and April.

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According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) in Vietnam, in addition to the poetic beauty of cherry blossoms, in spring this place is also filled with other brilliant flowers, adding to the vibrant spring picture.

Statistics show that the total number of visitors to Japan from Vietnam for the whole year reached 621,100, up 8.2% over the previous year, up 25.5% over 2019 and marking the second consecutive year of reaching an all-time high. This shows that interest in Japanese tourism continues to increase.

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom and are a popular time for tourists to visit Japan.

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Mr. Hirotuki, Head of the Airport Application Department, Fukushima Airport Exchange Department (Japan) informed that last spring, Fukushima welcomed nearly 1,600 Vietnamese tourists through charter flights operated by Vietravel .

Therefore, this year the two sides continue to coordinate to organize charter trips operated from March to April - right when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

"There are many famous cherry blossom spots in Fukushima. Visitors can admire the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms spread out on the pure white snow of the mountains and forests. In addition to cherry blossoms, other spring flowers such as forsythia and magnolia also bloom together. So, not only can visitors to Fukushima admire cherry blossoms, they can also admire the snow," Mr. Hirotuki introduced.

The number of Vietnamese tourists to Japan increased sharply last year.

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Vietravel alone, from 2017 to 2024, has brought more than 75,000 visitors to Fukushima province to visit and experience the culture and cuisine typical of this locality and some neighboring areas.

Ms. Huynh Phan Phuong Hoang, Deputy General Director of Vietravel Company, said that to stimulate tourism demand for the 2025 cherry blossom season, customers who buy tours at the Cherry Blossom Festival - Fukushima, Japan, being held at the company's headquarters, have the opportunity to receive a discount of 5 million VND/person and many impressive gifts.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bay-charter-qua-nhat-ngam-hoa-anh-dao-185250221145710406.htm