Tokyo's Hotel Chinzanso welcomes the arrival of spring with kawazuzakura blossoms in February, followed by other variants like shuzenji-kanzakura, and even late-blooming types that peak in April, providing visitors with a significant window to appreciate the beauty of the blossoms. […]
The first signs of spring in Tokyo are the blooming of plum blossoms, also known as ume. Hanegi Park in Setagaya hosts an annual plum blossom festival where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of 650 plum trees, including 230 […]
Every February 14th, the chilly winter in the samurai district of Kakunodate transforms into a vibrant celebration of fire and snow. The Kakunodate Fire and Snow Festival (Hiburi Kamakura) lights up the town as locations become aglow with bonfires and […]
Bills, an Australian restaurant chain, is celebrating Japan's beloved cherry blossom season with exclusive cherry blossom-themed beverages and festive decorations from March 1st to April 9th across its eight restaurants in Kanagawa, Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka. Enjoy the springtime vibes […]
If you're looking for a unique way to experience the beauty of Tokyo's sakura season, you might want to consider an afternoon tea bus tour. This tour takes you to some of the best cherry blossom spots in the city, […]
The Takanawa area of Tokyo is home to three Prince Hotels: the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, the Grand Prince Hotel Shin-Takanawa, and the Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo. Situated between these hotels is the expansive Takanawa no Mori Park, which is […]
Camp Zama is a United States army base situated about 40 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture. The base boasts around 300 cherry blossom trees on its grounds, and during peak season, […]
The Shimizu Park Sakura Festival is a wonderful celebration of spring, boasting around 2000 cherry trees with 50 different varieties to enjoy - including the highly sought-after somei yoshino type. In fact, the park is so famous for its sakura […]
Tara, located in Saga Prefecture, is a picturesque destination surrounded by both the Ariake Sea and the Taradake mountain range, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. It's also a perfect location to enjoy the sakura season, and for […]
Iwatsuki Castle Park, located in Saitama Prefecture, is widely considered one of the best spots for sakura viewing in the region. With approximately 600 trees scattered throughout the park, visitors can witness the picturesque scenery of pink blossoms that turns […]
Around 1000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees adorn Mount Konpira and the banks of the Seto River with their beautiful blossoms every spring, creating a stunning cherry blossom tunnel that spans two kilometers. This tunnel is said to be the largest […]
Tokyo offers numerous stunning locations to enjoy the sakura season, and one of the top spots in Shinagawa is the Gotenyama Garden. During peak cherry blossom season, the garden hosts a festival with various activities such as shamisen performances, after-dark […]