The cherry blossom, also known as the Sakura flower, is an iconic image of Japan. People love the beautiful pictures of Japanese parks filled with budding cherry blossom trees, overcome with dazzling amounts of gorgeous pink and white flower petals. It comes as no surprise that the cherry blossom is so desired to be tattooed on people’s skin, with its beautiful looks and meaning (the cherry blossom represents a time of renewal and optimism).
But before you go and get your own Sakura tattoo, let us help guide you in choosing the perfect piece of ink. Below we’ll show you the most unique, most stylish, and best-looking cherry blossom tattoos of 2022. You’ll surely be inspired with the perfect idea of which tattoo style to get, as well as where to get tattooed on your body.
A pretty, singular Cherry Blossom is all that’s needed to adorn this woman’s lower abdomen. Some may want to show their tattoos off. This is a perfect design for those who might not; perfect for the” tattoo-newbie”.
This cherry blossom design really looks like a watercolor painting complete with the rectangular outline. The painting then comes alive with that one blossom poking out from the frame onto the skin. The different tones of pink and white ink provide the amazing realism. Looks like there was a little white “paint” left on the artist’s brush which was wiped off on the skin. Nice touch.
This is a beautifully designed Fineline tattoo. Everything is perfect. The Subject: Cherry blossoms – dainty and delicate. The Style: Fineline with its thin black lines accentuating the lightness of the subject. The Canvas: The diamond outline gracefully adorning the triceps; the negative space around it creating the illusion that this is indeed a piece of jewelry. The Design: An ornamental piece at the top from which the blossoms dangle. Together: Perfectly Beautiful.
These delicate Cherry Blossoms are made all the more important by the inclusion of the moon. It’s a small touch that “grounds” the blossoms; they’re no longer left to just “float” in space. Subtle yes – but one that separates a great artist from the crowd.
Here’s another great example of art enhancing the natural beauty of the body. Following the graceful line of the collarbone, the cherry blossom branch flows in unison with it.
The Watercolor style allows the artist to “paint” shades of color onto the skin. To achieve a more opaque appearance when needed, thicker strokes simulating oil paints are employed. The Result: art as beautiful as any Japanese painting.
The location of this Cherry Blossom tattoo makes perfect sense with the thigh providing the perfect canvas for this large linear design. The heavy ink of the branches adds a nice masculine touch as does the Asian script. Not sure what it says but it provides a great focal point between the diverging branches at the top.
This is such a nice Cherry Blossom Tattoo. The small delicate blossoms and tapering design delicately accent the top of the forearm. What’s really nice is the unexpected heavy black ink at the top. It creates a focal point and provides some added drama to this tattoo. You can feel this branch stemming off of the cherry blossom tree.
The collarbones are typically a beautiful delicate part of a woman’s anatomy. There’s really no better way to highlight them by tattoos inked here. These Cherry Blossom tattoos gracefully follow the lines of each collarbone. Coming to a focal point just above the cleavage, they then extend upwards draping over each shoulder. So graceful; it’s like poetry-in-motion.
Thin black lines and lack of shading give these Cherry Blossoms a nice light feeling. Next to the guitar it feels like they might be dancing. Not sure what the white patch means. What do you think?
Fineline style is on full display here. With the use of thin black lines and almost no shading, these identical cherry blossom tattoos are beautiful. Light and delicate, they accent the hands without being overbearing.
Yes hug yourself, love yourself – then say it for the whole world to hear – or See in a tattoo. Black lines provide the outlines here; thin, delicate yet also strong. The flowers in the design symbolically represent inner beauty. Yes let the whole world know who you are.
Here’s a pretty Watercolor style Cherry Blossom tattoo. The art and the frame of a tattoo must go together. Here the design perfectly uses the thin, linear contours of the ankle and foot as its canvas. This tattoo might be perfect for the newbie; it’s not too big, not too bold and it’s not in a conspicuous area. Go ahead and dip your foot in
A Cherry Blossom branch is a creative design for an armband. Replacing the customary angular, geometric designs, a soft Japanese Watercolor embraces the arm. With the space between the falling petals a sense of movement is created; like there’s a gentle breeze. Ahh – a summer day.
When I think of Cherry Blossoms, pretty Watercolor paintings just like this tattoo come to mind. Just like with real watercolors you have to be careful to avoid the design getting messy. Here that’s avoided with the skilled precise application of color.
This is such a bright, crisp, precise inking. Kudos to the artist for the skilled use of shading, contrast and white ink to create such a realistic representation. The use of negative space (non-inked) also adds to its vibrancy. The strawberries look juicy enough to eat, the flowers sweet enough to smell. Who needs the real thing when you can have such a beautiful cherry blossom design!
One look at this tattoo and you know it’s Japanese style: big, bold, covering large areas of the body – and not for everyone. This is a statement piece not for the shy. The softy shaded cherry blossoms throughout the design are in awesome contrast to the precise black outlines and solid planes of black ink. I love their shading which is off the charts. Props to the artist.
Not wanting to miss out on any elements of traditional Japanese tattoos, we’ve got the sun, cherry blossoms, a crane, a Koi fish and a deity all right here. Wow – that’s a lot but it works. There’s a simplicity achieved with the Old School style using a basic color palette and minimal shading. There’s also the use of negative space between and around all these elements. This provides “room” for them all to co-exist together.
Cherry Blossoms – little clouds of pinks and whites. Not these! These are in your face bold with solid planes of black ink. The design also perfectly fills all of the provided canvas. Bold on its own, this design could also be built upon with additional inking in the future.
Thin black lines, no shading nor color all emphasize the delicate feel of cherry blossoms. So delicate that it looks like a gentle breeze swept this branch right onto the chest which perfectly frames the design. Of course the branch follows the natural curves here making it A Perfect Fit
At first glance you might see only the two lovely Cherry Blossoms. Look again and then you see the circle created with squiggly black lines. Is this symbolic of the earth, the sun? While I’m not sure I do love the symmetry and balance it provides. With Minimal style tattoos, a theme is deconstructed into its most basic components. Maybe the point here is that we’re all connected.
This large Cherry Blossom flower tattoo showcases a wide range of tones all lending realism to the design. If you’ve got the body why not highlight the beautiful curves of your waist, lower back and top of the thigh. Sure this little bee won’t be the only one buzzing around here.
Even without any color, these Cherry Blossoms make you think of the pretty blooms you might see in Japan or Washington DC. This linear design fits perfectly on the back but is perhaps too wide. I find the more narrow designs that taper over the spine to be more interesting and definitely more sexy. Guess it depends on the look you’re going for.
This watercolor cherry blossom tattoo gives off a light, delicate feel. Here splashes of color spill from the outlines just as they might with a watercolor painting. With tattoos and actual paintings, it’s easy for this style to get messy. Luckily this artist has skills and avoids any mess.
The Blackwork used to ink the snake is in nice contrast to the lightly shaded Cherry Blossoms. The snake, with its ominous pointed head, slithers amongst the sweet Cherry Blossoms. Snake vs Flower; Temptation vs Innocence. We’ll have to check back in to see who wins this battle.
This is a beautiful design highlighted by color choice. The pink cherry blossoms lend a delicate feel to the more dramatic colors of the bag. Perhaps a case for jewels, the bag is dramatically accented with a red “velvet” ribbon tied in a bow. Of course the artist was sure to include some gold beads. But of course
Pink Cherry Blossoms turn a deep maroon-red in the Fall. Summer is over but will always be remembered with just a glance down at your feet. It’s really nice how this twig twists around the ankle and onto the leg and foot. Even without much shading, these Cherry Blossoms are a standout.
