Culture Amongst the Blues Reynald Ventura I got the idea of planting a hydrangea shrub after a visit to Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura a few years ago. Meigetsuin Templ...
Activities Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Minamiizu Sakura and Nanohana Festival celebrates both blooms alongside the Aono River in Shizuoka.
Transportation Niigata and Nagano with the JR EAST PASS Serena Ogawa JR EAST takes you through sakura, snow, and springs
Activities Tenbo Park Sakura Festival 2025 Kim Bergström For those looking to experience cherry blossoms without the drawbacks of outdoor hanami, the Tenbo Park Sakura Festival at Su...
Activities Sakura Season at Yamaguchi's Tokiwa Park Kim Bergström Yamaguchi's Tokiwa Park covers a space of around 100 hectares, and on the grounds there are approximately 3500 cherry trees t...
Activities Sakura at Makino Park Kim Bergström From late March through until early April each year, Kochi's Makino Park is home to a cherry blossom festival to celebrate th...
6 Culture Lotus Flowers at Kodai Hasu no Sato Lynda Hogan Kodai Hasu no Sato is located in the historic city of Saitama Prefecture, home to several national, prefectural and municipal...
Activities Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Each year during spring, Wakayama's Kimiidera Temple is home to a sakura festival that celebrates these beautiful blooms in a...
Activities Odawara Flower Garden and Odawara Castle Rey Waters Odawara offers some great outdoor experiences. The Flower Garden has exceptional floral displays, with many long walking pat...
Food The Best Sakura Snacks in Japan Alex Silverman From cherry blossom-flavored french fries to spring beer, these are the best sakura treats in Japan.
