Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2025 Kim Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates th...
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Iris Gardens Kim Along with hydrangeas, irises are one of the colorful floral highlights of Japan's rainy season. This guide covers five great...
7 Activities A Stroll Along the Kyunaka River Susann Schuster The Kyunaka River lies near the Arakawa River and is a small relaxing oasis. Beautiful Hydrangeas line the walking trail and ...
Culture Gesshoji Temple Kim Gesshoji Temple is one of Matsue's best temples to visit. It's known for the giant tortoise statue on the grounds, as well as...
Activities Blue Destinations in Japan Kim This guide covers five blue destinations in Japan worth visiting, from shrines that incorporate blue pottery into their groun...
Culture Higashi Fuchie Teien Garden Sleiman Azizi Higashi Fuchie Teien Garden in Adachi City is a small garden located next to the Adachi Historical Museum. Featuring a large ...
7 Activities Mount Takagawa's Azalea Steve Morton Experience the best of nature’s colorful surprises when hiking up one of Yamanashi’s better kept secrets, Mount Takagawa
Activities Muramatsu Park Kim Of the myriad destinations to appreciate sakura season in Niigata, Muramatsu Park is widely regarded as one of the best. With...
Culture Amabiki Kannon Temple Elizabeth S Rakuhoji, also known as Amabiki Kannon, or the Rain-drawing Kannon, is reknowned for cherry blossoms in spring, and hydrangea...