noun
cherry blossom season; blossom viewing season
Refers to the time when cherry blossoms are in bloom and people enjoy hanami (flower viewing).
花見時には公園が多くの人でにぎわう。
During cherry blossom season, the park is crowded with many people.
今年の花見時は例年より早かった。
This year's cherry blossom season came earlier than usual.
桜の季節 is a more general term for cherry blossom season, while 花見時 emphasizes the traditional viewing custom.
Compound of 花見 (hanami, 'cherry blossom viewing') and 時 (doki, 'time, season'). The reading どき is a rendaku form of とき.