We’re hoping to catch the cherry blossoms next spring, but I’ve heard the timing and locations can be tricky to plan around. Is there a Japan-specific trip planner that takes seasons or events into account? Would love something that helps organize it all.

Oof, yeah—timing a trip around cherry blossom season is tricky because it varies slightly each year and by region. That’s why I ended up using the japan trip planner —it doesn’t guarantee exact dates for the bloom, but it does help you optimize your route around typical peak times. I just told it I was planning a spring trip and wanted to see cherry blossoms, and it built a plan starting in Fukuoka and ending in Tokyo, which follows the usual blossom pattern. It also included parks and neighborhoods that are known for great hanami spots. Plus, the itinerary it gave me was super logical and realistic in terms of travel time. Definitely made the whole process less stressful. Highly recommend it if cherry blossoms are your goal.

Oh wow, that’s exactly the kind of planning help I needed. I’ve been trying to figure out where the blossoms will hit while I’m there, and it’s been such a headache. Really appreciate you mentioning Let’s Trip AI—it sounds like it’ll make this way easier to manage. Just opened the site—loving it already!