article_snippet.sent: Because the winter is generally cooler in the area, compared to Tokyo and Kyoto, it takes a bit longer for the blooms to thaw.
article_snippet.sent: Making a sighting all the more tricky is that the flowers actually bloom at different times each year due to weather variations, although the website recommends a visit during the second half of April.
article_snippet.sent: You'll have to plan your visit wisely, however, as the special flowering period only lasts around 10 days.
article_snippet.sent: The areagenerally start blooming in mid-March and continue into April, though there are plenty of other varieties of flowers that appear later in the season.