The world’s 16 most stunning spring alleys

In Japan, there is a national ritual known as hanami, which translates to “flower gazing,” or observing cherry blossoms. They appear to be on to something – what could be better than witnessing spring bloom right in front of your eyes? Fortunately, there are many lovely lanes where you may witness this happen. Focus Asia Travel has gathered some images of these stunning flowering streets from across the world for those of you who can’t wait to see spring again.

Stockholm, Sweden

Grafton, Australia

Taiwan

Jerez, Spain

Brisbane, Australia

Lesbos, Greece

Bonn, Germany

Valencia, Spain

Kawachi, Japan

Washington, USA

Cullinan, South Africa

Spello, Italy

Peloponnese, Greece

Porto Alegre, Brazil

Positano, Italy