Sakura 2024 @ Flower Dome : Blossom into the Night

 

Sakura Season is back.

While it may not be possible to take a trip to Japan to see Sakura, you can always take a train to the Flower Dome to check out the annual Sakura Season.

The Flower Dome is transformed into a mini Japanese Garden with Torri Gates, Sakura, and even a replica of the famous Temple of the Golden Pavilion in northern Kyoto.

Check out these highlights if you are visiting the Flower Dome.

Paper Cranes Entrance

1000 paper cranes are hung from this entrance pathway. 

The 1000 Origami cranes symbolises the auspicious creature in Japanese folklore that is said to live for 1000 years.

Sakura

Cherry Blossoms

Cheery Blossoms and Peach Blossoms are both on display. In Japan, these plants usually bloom to signal the onset of spring. 

Peach Blossoms

The Flower Dome is probably the only place in Singapore to get a taste of this experience.

Torii Gates

Torii Gate is a traditional Japanese gate usually located at the entrance of Shinto shrines and temples.

Walk through the torii gates and discover a Japanese garden landscape filled with Sakura blooms.

Mini Temple

Omamori, wells, and lanterns are usually found in Japanese Temples. 

Don't forget to check these out near the exit.

Japanese Gardens

The flower bed has been transformed into a mini Japanese Garden that is befitting the Sakura season.

Temple of the Golden Pavilion

The star of the Sakura 2024. This is a replica of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji Temple in northern Kyoto.

It is one of the more famous and recognisable temples in Kyoto and is a must-see if you are visiting the region.

Sakura at Night

Credit: Gardens by the Bay

See the Sakura in a different light in the evening. Hanami or "flower viewing " at night is known as yozakura or "night sakura.' 

Credits: Garden by the Bay

They look as good in the evening as they do during the daytime.

 Sakura Blossom in the Night will be at the Flower Dome from 22 March to 21 April.