Pickled cherry blossoms are used as an ingredient for clear soup or are cooked in rice to make Sakura Gohan (Cherry Blossom Rice), and its aroma and color are enjoyed as a seasonal treat.
ときに吸い物の具として用いたり、桜ご飯として桜漬けや葉桜さくら葉を米とともに炊いて季節の味覚として香りや色を楽しむ。