This is Part 4 of our 5 part series on planning the ultimate trip to Japan during cherry blossom season. We will cover every aspect – itinerary, accommodation, packing – of planning an unforgettable trip to Japan during cherry blossom season
Read Part 1 – Visiting Japan during Cherry Blossom Season: An Itinerary (opens in new tab)
Read Part 2 – A Guide to Tokyo (opens in new tab)
Read Part 3 – Accommodation for a trip in Japan (opens in new tab)
Read Part 5 – Budgeting for a trip in Japan during Cherry Blossom Season (opens in new tab)
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If you’re planning a visit to Japan during Cherry Blossom season, then make sure you pack a variety of clothes ranging from summer tops to warm jackets because you are going to need them all!
As for us, we packed a variety of clothes in pastel shades to compliment the sakura blossoms we were expecting to see in Japan – I filmed a video on Instagram showing everything I packed in my suitcase for Japan and if you saw it, you would’ve noticed most of our clothes were ivory, pale pink, periwinkle blue, or lemon yellow.
But that’s not all – I also packed a couple of kimonos and trousers in rich Oriental fabrics. Dragon motifs paid homage to Japanese culture and history while dark floral prints came handy for adding drama to evenings out in Tokyo. Here’s a Lookbook for inspiration- a lot of these items are pieces I’ve had for ages but I’ve added links to some of the items still available online. If you want to see a practical list of things that goes into our suitcases, then check out this article on packing for travel.
Blue Fur Coat – You can pick it up here.
White Jacket – You can pick it up here.
Blue playsuit – random boutique in Bali
Yellow Dress – Forever 21 (similar here)
Pink Maxi Dress – ASOS (similar here)
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Oh my goodness I love and want it all – especially the yellow dress – it is stunning! Fabulous pics as always and I adore your blog name x
Thank you so much Donna 🙂
It was so much fun to photograph different outfits in Korea and Japan!
Beautiful outfits. I’d love to try on a kimono, I bet it would be so much fun. I love the floral maxi dress too though x
Thanks a lot 🙂 I love that Maxi Dress too 🙂
I really want to visit Japan. The pictures look amazing 🙂 x
Melanie you must plan a trip to Japan soon 🙂 You won’t be disappointed 🙂
You’re right, those pastels are perfect 😍 Looks like you guys had a blast!
Hey Adele,
Thank you 🙂 Yes, we had a great time in Japan and Korea 🙂
What some gorgeous looks I am loving the pale blues and the pastels that just blend softly in with the blossoms.
Awww thanks a lot Sarah 🙂 The landscapes in Japan and Korea lend well to pastels 🙂
I’m so enjoying this series. Who knew there was so much to think about when it comes to deciding what to wear. Everything you chose was spot on. Blue against the mountain backdrop and pinks for the cherry blossoms. You guys looked great!
Thanks a lot Ali – photographing the outfits in Korea and Japan was such a treat 🙂
These are all looks a beautiful shot plus I really love the view, I wish I could experience cherry blossom too.
Thanks a lot Angela 🙂 Hope you get to visit Japan soon!
You have the most stunning photos. The one with the floral maxi dress is my favourite the location and dress are both lovely. I would love to visit both Japan and Korea they look lovely.
Thank you so much Melanie 🙂 The scenes in Japan and Korea were just out of a fantasy novel, what with the Sakura in full bloom 🙂
Firstly this looks amazing! Secondly you both look absolutely fantastic. Loving the series 🙂
Thank you so much Leah 🙂 We really had a great time photographing in Korea and Japan 🙂
the outfits are absolutely stunning and naturally matches the surroundings. the photos are absolutely stunning
Aww thank you so much Nicol 🙂
I love the way you have coordinated your entire wardrobe to match the scenery of your travels. Simply beautiful.
Dear Nayna,
We love playing with colour and try to pack depending on the scenery in the locations we visit 🙂 Thanks for your kind words 🙂
Everything is stunning! I love the pastel shades and how they complement the surroundings.
Thanks a lot 😀
Wow, what absolutely stunning photos! You both look amazing! I’m very jealous of your trip to Disneyland! xo
Hey Rachel,
Thanks a lot for the compliment 🙂 this was our very first visit to Disneyland so we were super stoked as well 😀
These are absolutely stunning photos! Super jealous! Japan is a somewhere I have said I wanted to visit… Hoping I get to one day.
Hey Annie,
Japan is an amazing place to visit for a few weeks – hope you get there soon 😀
Bucket list right there. That looks stunning!
Thanks a lot Debbie – Cherry blossom is truly gorgeous 🙂
Oh wow you’ve made it look so beautiful and magical! x
Thanks a lot Stephanie 🙂
Japan’s cherry trees are so fascinating! These are great traveling tips 🙂
Thanks a lot Lubka 🙂 We loved Sakura season in Korea and Japan 🙂
What gorgeous images – the blossom is so lovely!
Visiting Japan is so high up on my bucket list 🙂
Dani x
Thanks Dani – Japan is truly one of my favourite countries because it offers experiences that are SO different from the rest of the world 🙂
I really admire the places you have gone through. The scenery is beautiful and romantic. Everything is perfect. I have most pictures taken with peach blossom trees.
That’s awesome – so happy you enjoyed our photos 🙂
Hi,
Am planning to go to Japan & S.Korea for Cherry Blossom Apr’18…thinking of 3 nights Tokyo, 4 nights Kyoto (with 1 night @ Surian) & 3 nights Seoul. Is that OK? Shall I reduce a night in Seoul & do an extra night in Kyoto or Surian?
Appreciate your feedback
Hey Gunjan,
That’s great !!
We loved Seoul so much that we’d suggest adding another night in Seoul 😉
Japan is a great country. I love Japan. The photos you taken remind me of your memory, I want to go to Japan right now
Hope you make it to Japan super soon 🙂
How did you decide on a date – given that the cherry blossoms only last for two weeks?
We just booked our trip in the “window” and hoped for the best 🙂
Oh the views are breathtaking makes me feel like going to Japan right now and you guys are looking amazing as usual.