Buying Tickets to See the Cherry Blossoms Once youre at the Tidal Basin, you dont need a ticket to visit the cherry blossoms or the Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, or FDR Memorial. Theres no entry fee, and the area is open 24 hours.

How much is the cherry blossom Festival?

Tickets are $10 and include all-day entry to the festival grounds and one hour in the main cherry blossom viewing area.

How long does a cherry blossom last?

While cherry blossom season usually lasts about a month, from the time the first to the last tree blooms, each individual tree may only flower for about a week. 25 You dont have to travel to Washington D.C. to see them in the US.

What happens during the Cherry Blossom Festival?

The cherry blossom festival is a celebration of the beauty of nature throughout Japan that sees the Japanese gather together for food, drink, songs and friendship while the flowers are in bloom.

What do they eat at the Cherry Blossom Festival?

12 Popular Foods to Enjoy at Cherry Blossom ViewingHanami Dango 花見団子 Cherry Blossom Cookies 桜クッキー Cherry Blossom Milk Pudding 桜ミルクプリン Sakura Mochi 桜餅 Cherry Blossom Madeleines 桜マドレーヌ Cherry Blossom Rice Balls 桜のおにぎり Matcha and Warabi Mochi 抹茶とわらび餅 Chirashi Sushi ちらし寿司More items •7 Mar 2021