5 Top Springtime Spots in Ibaraki Kim Bergström numerous great destinations to appreciate the beauty of the season, and this guide covers five spots where you can enjoy picturesque spring blooms like cherry
Peach Blossoms near JR Kadohara St. Hiroshi Ohnuki Time-lapse video of pretty peach blossoms blooming around small, unmanned JR Kadohara Station in Fukui Prefecture.
9 Accommodation Glorious Plum Blossoms at Expo Park Takako Sakamoto At the annual Plum Blossom Festival held in the Natural and Cultural Gardens of Expo Park, the sweet scent of plum blossoms fill the entire gardens.
Activities Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including the iconic Somei
Culture Samukawa Curry Festival 2026 Late Feb The Samukawa Curry Festival celebrates not just Japanese curry, but curries from other parts of the world including Thailand and India.
Activities Fuefuki Spring Festival Kim Bergström Though there are plenty of cherry blossom trees here, the real highlight are the peach blossoms.
Activities Mato Park Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May From around mid to late April each year, Akita's Mato Park is home to an incredible 2000 cherry trees in bloom - it's no surprise that the venue was named
Culture Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026 Early - Late Oct The Shimokitazawa Curry Festival has been running for over a decade, with over 100 local businesses putting their own spin on this much-loved dish.