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This breathtaking park near Toronto is a cherry blossom dreamland with Japanese vibes

You can wander along floral trails.

Park with cherry blossom trees.

Park with cherry blossom trees.

Lead Writer, Travel

You can take a spring trip to Japan at this dreamy park located just outside of Toronto. This hidden gem features endless cherry blossoms and it will whisk you away to Northeast Asia.

With cherry blossoms sprouting soon around the city, it's worth planning a trip to this enchanting park.

You'll wander past Japanese buildings, a Zen Garden and approximately 80 dreamy cherry blossom trees filled with pink and white blooms.

If you're looking for a magical spot to get lost in cherry blossoms this season, here's what to know about this Japanese park near Toronto.

Kariya Park is a little oasis located in the City of Mississauga. The park was actually named after Mississauga's sister city, Kariya, Japan and is "centred around serenity and natural beauty, designed to authentically capture the essence of Japan," according to Visit Mississauga.

You'll find features like a traditional Japanese pavilion and a quaint bridge over a pond which offers stunning views of the cherry blossom trees.

You'll also want to see the Friendship Bell, which was a gift from Kariya, as well as The Statue of Friendship which can be found as you stroll along the picturesque trails.

The best time to see the cherry blossoms in the park varies from year to year. The blossoms are just starting to bud in the Toronto area, so keep an eye out for peak bloom predictions.

Kariya City in Japan has even has a Mississauga Park, featuring a miniature version of Mississauga's City Hall, along with a maple leaf installation and a bear sculpture.

Get ready to step into a cherry blossom dreamland at Mississauga's Kariya Park.

Kariya Park

Price: Free

Address: 3620 Kariya Dr., Mississauga, ON

Visit Mississauga website

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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