Activities Joseki Historical Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström There are plenty of well-known, heavily trafficked sakura spots across Japan, but some of the best opportunities to enjoy the...
12 Culture Sakura in Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Sandra Isaka One thousand cherry trees in Chichibu's Hitsujiyama Park make up one of Kanto's loveliest (and quietest) cherry blossom displ...
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most celebrated destinations, but in recent years, the city has struggled with overtourism. Akita Pre...
Activities Sakura Afternoon Tea Bus Tour 2023 Kim Bergström There are numerous ways to enjoy sakura season in Tokyo, from hanami picnics through to boat rides on the water at places lik...
Activities Japan's Top Sakura Spot According to Lonely Planet Kim Bergström It's hard to pick a top sakura spot in Japan, because there are so many incredible destinations—but the team at Lonely Planet...
9 Culture Senba Park in Mito City Lily Senba Park in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture is around 67 hectares. With its lake and open space, the park is great for famili...
Culture Awaji Hanasajiki Park Cathy Cawood Beautiful flower park Awaji Hanasajiki has mass plantings of various flowers throughout the year.
Sera Kogen Wisteria Festival 2026 Kim Bergström One ethereal place to appreciate ethereal wisteria flowers is at Hiroshima's Sera Kogen Farm, which is home to approximately ...
6 Culture The Battlefields of Nagahama Castle Emi Nishiwaki In Shiga Prefecture in central Japan, Nagahama Castle is a great spot to visit for a dose of spring cherry blossoms. It also ...
