The Fujiyoshida festival might be cancelled, but you can still enjoy cherry blossoms this spring travel season, from accessible domestic locations with festival programming to international properties like Six Senses Kyoto, which offer traditional Japanese experiences that combine natural beauty with cultural programming designed for spring travelers.
Blossoms in the Nation’s Capital
Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossom season transforms the nation’s capital into a springtime destination from March 20 through April 12, 2026. Hotel Washington is an ideal base for exploring the blooming Tidal Basin and the National Mall, with walking-distance access to the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Smithsonian museums.
The hotel’s VUE Rooftop features seasonal programming with cherry blossom-inspired dishes such as Cherry Blossom Mumbo Wings and Duck Confit Flatbread, plus specialty cocktails like Sakura Old Fashioned and Kyoto Bloom. The Lobby Bar serves additional seasonal drinks, such as The First Bud and Hanami Highball, while The Patio offers frozen specialties when it opens mid-to-late April.
The Bloom with a VUE package (available through April 11, 2026) includes a welcome basket with Japanese treats, commemorative items and a daily $25 dining credit. The hotel donates $10 per booking to the “Adopt a Cherry Tree” project. After exploring, guests can unwind at The Spa at Hotel Washington with massages, foot treatments and facials.
For more information, visit thehotelwashington.com.
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel launched its Blossoms on Broadway package through May 20, targeting clients seeking spring experiences in Manhattan. The Theater District property combines cherry blossom season with access to Broadway, allowing guests to catch evening shows before returning to themed amenities.
The package offers 33 percent off room rates, plus a complimentary in-room kit inspired by cherry blossom themes. Each kit includes:
• Kitsch accessories featuring cherry prints: hair perfume, satin pillowcases, scrunchies, shower cap, and claw clips
• TONYMOLY beauty products with hydrating sheet masks and hand creams for post-sightseeing recovery
• The Republic of Tea matcha single-serve packets for in-room relaxation
• Flat Lay Co. makeup bag with cherry motif for storing amenities
• Pendleton roll-up blanket suitable for Central Park picnics
The historic property is in the Theater District, offering walking access to Broadway productions and Times Square attractions. The timing of the package aligns with peak cherry blossom viewing in city parks, particularly Central Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
For more information, visit staygenerator.com.
Six Senses Kyoto
Six Senses Kyoto offers your clients an alternative Japanese cherry blossom experience through April 19, 2026. The property’s courtyard boasts weeping cherry trees that bloom naturally, and the hotel’s sakura program centers on culinary experiences that interpret traditional Japanese seasonal dining through the brand’s wellness philosophy.
The signature Sakura Afternoon Tea at Sekki draws inspiration from Japan’s solar calendar, featuring sakura mochi, cherry blossom chirashi sushi and rice-flour scones with white miso and matcha. The menu reflects the Eat With Six Senses approach, emphasizing fermentation and natural ingredients that are both nutritious and seasonally relevant.
Cafe Sekki provides portable options for exploring Kyoto during peak bloom, including cherry blossom bagels with red bean and mochi, sakura-shaped pastries and strawberry desserts suitable for picnics along the Kamo River. The beverage program includes everything from sakura lattes and wellness smoothies to specialty cocktails at Nine Tails, where drinks like the Sakura Manhattan blend cherry blossom notes with domestic spirits.
For more information, visit sixsenses.com.
