Cherry blossom season has arrived in a stunning small town in the UK. And the scenes are easily comparable to the Japanese scenes. As they turn the bright pink, the cherry blossoms attract people and incorporate the beauty of this world. They are born from Asia, but today they dot the UK, bringing lovely life to the streets and villages. And the town when they were in full bloom.
Since the cherry blossom trees there bloomed, one British town has changed beautifully. Harrogate in North Yorkshire has transformed into a somewhat Japanese paradise with plenty of cherry trees that brighten up the town. People in the town and surrounding area flock to the trees to take photos, enjoying all of the pink glory. One photographer even told the BBC that cherry blossoms are turning the area into a destination for photography opportunities in the UK.
Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire, 22 miles east of York. While it is a town worth visiting in and of itself, it may become the home of British Japanese cultural traditions.
Kanji is a Japanese custom of celebrating cherry trees in the blooming season. This is usually enjoyed by having a picnic under the trees with friends and family to mark the arrival of spring.
With pink cherry trees in the background, this is one of the most beautiful annual customs in Japanese culture and in fact in the world. The cherry trees here are located in a wandering area, a region of Parkland in Harrogate.
The tree was planted here in the 1950s and has since become a huge attraction, especially with the advent of social media sites that share photos, such as Instagram.
Many locals and visitors to the area share the experience of spending time around cherry blossom trees. A reviewer from TripAdvisor in Yorkshire wrote: “I came across these trees and the flowers reminded me of the cherry blossom season in Japan. I noticed someone taking photos of themselves among the flowers.
Another share: “(We) visited the wandering for the first time. We were amazed at the cherry blossom display on the cherry blossom path. We were lucky to see the exhibit, as we understand that the flowers only last a few weeks.”
The third person said: “In spring, you are guaranteed that beautiful cherry trees in full bloom will make your heart sing.”
The season when cherry blossom trees bloom in the UK is usually April. However, some people bloom in March, while others do not bloom until May, depending on the weather conditions of that particular year.
Apart from the cherry blossom trees, there are several reasons to visit Harrogate in North Yorkshire. The town has historically been a spa resort and to this day, visitors can experience ultra relaxation in the town's Turkish baths.
There are many other top-rated attractions in and around the town, including Brimhamrocks, RHS Garden Harrowker, Valley Gardens, and Ripe Castles.
