Planning Spring in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon April is the heart of spring, with cherry blossoms peaking across much... Cherry blossoms bloom much later here, typically in late April to early
Activities Sakura Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström In spring each year, Niigata's Kannonyama Park has numerous cherry blossom trees to enjoy, including several different varieties such as the Somei Yoshino
Transportation Takamatsu to Kobe Ferry Bonson Lam The overnight ferry departs just at 1 am for a 515am arrival into Kobe, saving time as well as overnight accommodation costs.
16 Culture Fukui Castle in Spring Takako Sakamoto Beautiful cherry blossoms decorating Fukui Castle Ruins in spring. If you are lucky, you can view them with snow-capped mountains in the background!
Activities Cruise Under a Canopy of Sakura Featured View the one of the most cherry blossom spots from a different angle, by taking a cruise down Meguro river.
27 Culture Hamamatsu Flower Park in Bloom Elena Lisina The Spring festival at Hamamatsu Flower Park is a special event with competitions, live performances, and a lot of spring flowers in bloom.
Activities Iwate Park in Full Bloom Malcome Larcens Iwate Park in Full Bloom, the best place to see cherry blossoms in Morioka
Culture Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar the Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival takes place along a two-kilometer stretch of Tokiwadaira Sakura Street, creating a beautiful pedestrian paradise for blossom