Songs of Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A curated selection of classic and popular cherry blossom tracks that evoke a dreamlike scene!
Cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring.
The sight of their small, pale blossoms in full bloom shines with beauty not only beneath the blue sky, but even after sunset, when darkness falls around them.
In recent years, illuminated, dreamlike cherry blossoms have become a familiar sight across the country.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs related to yozakura—nighttime cherry blossoms.
We’ve selected not only tracks that include the word “yozakura” in their titles or lyrics, but also songs that depict cherry blossoms at night.
Please enjoy them as companions for a spring evening.
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[Night Sakura Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces and popular tracks about cherry blossoms that evoke a dreamlike scene! (61–70)
The cherry blossoms bloom.go!go!vanillas
When you think of cherry blossoms at night, you might picture something calm and a little fleeting, but this one’s an upbeat, feel-good number.
go!go!vanillas’ “Sakura Saku” is the first track on their third album, “FOOLs,” released in 2017, and it really lifts the album’s energy.
That said, the lyrics are a bit sentimental—an endearing love song that feels like a letter to someone you adore but can’t see right away because of the distance.
On nights when cherry blossoms flutter downmuramasa☆
It’s a slightly bittersweet love-rock tune that I’d love for couples to listen to together.
The song is by the ska band Muramasa☆, known for their catchy pop style, and it’s included on the 2010 compilation album “Spring Rock.” The light, feel-good sound is irresistible—the piercing horn section is downright refreshing.
And the lyrics, about wanting to pull your special someone close, carry the scent of youth.
Perfect for gazing at the night cherry blossoms with your lover.
cherry blossoms at nightYamakawa Yutaka
It’s a melancholic song that contrasts the beauty of cherry blossoms at night with a life filled with struggles alongside a loved one.
It’s sung by Yutaka Yamakawa, an enka singer from Mie Prefecture who drew attention with his debut single “Hakodate Main Line.” It was released in 1992 as his 13th single.
The lyrics—saying that being with you is all that matters—really hit home.
It feels like watching a scene from a movie.
You can’t help but hope that all those hardships and heartfelt feelings will be rewarded someday.
floating cloudSuiyōbi no Campanella
Wednesday Campanella, which drew attention when it was announced in 2021 that KOM_I, who had served as the group’s iconic vocalist, would be leaving.
The song “Ukigumo” is included on their first mini-album, “Crawl and Pull-Up,” released in 2013.
It’s a track brimming with Wednesday Campanella’s distinctive world—a mysterious, floating sensation that evokes cherry blossoms and Japan’s beautiful scenery, with the traditional motif of kachō-fūgetsu woven into the lyrics.
Listening to it while gazing at cherry blossoms at night may let you savor that beautiful scenery even more.
PuzzleKanjani∞
Kanjani Eight’s “Puzzle” is a song that makes you feel as if your heart is being tightly gripped.
Released in 2009 as the lead track of the album PUZZLE, it was written and composed by Kazuyoshi Saito, who has also recorded it as a self-cover.
Songs that suit viewing cherry blossoms at night are often love songs, but this one feels more like taking a hard look at your current self—some listeners may even feel a slight ache in their chest.
It’s a sentimental tune that brings back memories of places you used to hang out and friends from the past when you’re feeling down.
True to Kanjani Eight’s style, it also weaves in place names and landmarks from Osaka.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a slew of songs inspired by night-time cherry blossoms that conjure up fantastical scenes.
Did you find a favorite night-sakura track? Next spring, be sure to take your time listening to classic cherry blossom tunes while gazing at the graceful night sakura in full bloom against the backdrop of the night sky.