Signs of spring are out in full force — none more obvious than the fully-bloomed pink and white cherry blossoms.

From late March to mid-April, and sometimes even early May, Japan is covered in lush pink flower petals from sakura, or cherry blossom trees.

Each year, the Japanese gather in large numbers wherever these blooming trees are found. There, they practice Hanami, the centuries-old tradition that involves picnicking beneath sakura.

If you can't book a ticket to see them for yourself, stroll through these 20 beautiful photos from Instagram users who are taking advantage of this stunning springtime show.

Cherry Blossoms on Instagram

1. Image: @sarahpepepepe on Instagram

2. Image: @demosthenesgakidis on Instagram

3. Image: @aysgulgndz on Instagram

4. Image: @erc0019 on Instagram

5. Image: @suzu8bz on Instagram

6. Image: @wakitayuuki on Instagram

7. Image: @tea_time32 on Instagram

8. Image: @yumiko0418 on Instagram

9. Image: @nrt057 on Instagram

10. Image: @kobayan_s on Instagram

11. Image: @haruca__ on Instagram

12. Image: @droplion on Instagram

13. Image: @tvjyjxq_msk on Instagram

14. Image: @lunnyboy on Instagram

15. Image: @ko_emon on Instagram

16. Image: @38kinoko on Instagram

17. Image: @shimokitamom on Instagram

18. Image: @yveinthesky on Instagram

19. Image: @miumomo on Instagram

20. Image: @kirknee on Instagram

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