Nara Park in Japan transforms into a picturesque Sakura Wonderland with little to no tourists in sight

Nara Park covered in cherry blossoms earlier in April

Tourist numbers around the world have dropped to an all-time low no thanks to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and it’s no different in one of the most travelled countries in the world – Japan.

Sakura Nara Park

On a normal day, Nara Park looks like this.

Nara Park in Japan (Photo: visitnara.jp)

However, the popular park known for its bowing deers and lush landscapes is literally covered in cherry blossoms earlier in April, undisturbed too since there aren’t many tourists there these days.

A photography studio’s Twitter account @KikiPhotoWorks captured this dreamy video while visiting the park last month.

Nara’s sakura season expected to make landfall in March according to forecasts but it is likely a little late this year.

Even the deers there are covered in Sakura petals.

It’s also a good time for wedding photography.

Photo: @KikiPhotoWorks

Photo: @KikiPhotoWorks

So nice.

Now you know when’s the best time to visit Nara Park on your next trip to Japan once this virus has blown past.


Nara Park

Address: 30 Noborioji-cho, Nara City 630-8501

Opening Hours: 24 hours

Nearest Station: Kintetsu-Nara Station