Sakura bloom in Washington: when and where to look, how to get

With the arrival of spring in Washington, DC, the National Sakura Blossom Festival will take place, which it is impossible not to share on Instagram.

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Here is what you need to know about the National Sakura Festival.

The 2019 Festival of the Year will be held from March 20 to April 14 at the National Shopping Center in and around Washington.

The events of the National Sakura Blossom Festival this year will include the April 13 Parade, the Blossom Bash in The Anthem 5 Music Hall on April with pop star Megan Traynor, as well as many other themed entertainment. A full list of festival events is available at link.

The National Sakura Blossom Festival in Washington, DC, annually attracts 1,5 a million people who want to admire the trees in soft pink color. The festival is a celebration of the beauty of nature and friendship between the United States and Japan.

You can see the flowering of Japanese cherry in Washington in the city center:

• Tidal pool (Tidal Basin in West Potomac park);
• Park East potomac;
• National Mall.

About three thousand trees donated by the mayor of Tokyo to Washington in 1912 are growing here. Sakura was brought to the city 106 years ago - as a symbol of friendship between Japan and the USA. Then the first two trees near the Tidal Basin were planted by the First Lady Helen Taft and the wife of the Ambassador of Japan, Vizkauntes Chinda.

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According to forecasts by the US National Park Service (NPS), this year the peak of cherry blossom in Washington is expected from 3 to 6 in April.

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To get to the center, see, take a picture of sakura and not be disappointed, follow a few simple tips:

1. Forget about personal transport during the festival, otherwise a few hours in traffic jams and irritation are guaranteed.
2. Metro station closest to cherry blossoms Smithsonian, accordingly, it will also be the most crowded. Better get off at the stations L'Enfant Plaza, Federal Triangle, Foggy Bottom and take a little walk.
3. Getting around the city at this time is best by bike - you can to rent;
4. Do not miss the shuttle: its route is from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial along the park East potomac;
5. Remember: early in the morning and late in the evening the Sakura is just as beautiful, but there are much fewer tourists near it;
6. Change your usual routes and visit alternative parks, sakura blooms there too, but less crowded: National Arbotrium, Stanton park or Anacostia Park.
7. And do not forget about restaurants, where at this time there will be a special “cherry” menu.

Where else can see sakura bloom in the US?

While Japan is the most well-known international destination, there are many opportunities in the United States to see cherry blossoms. Popular destinations include the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the Descanso Gardens in Los Angeles and the Macon, Georgia festival.

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