6 Culture The Battlefields of Nagahama Castle Illaura Rossiter In Shiga Prefecture in central Japan, Nagahama Castle is a great spot to visit for a dose of spring cherry blossoms.
9 Culture Senba Park in Mito City Lily The garden's ume plum blossoms are in full bloom between mid-February... You can see the beautiful plum blossoms on the way from the park to Kairakuen
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Castles for Sakura-viewing Kim Bergström Japan has a huge number of incredible places to enjoy the best of sakura season, and castle grounds are often filled with cherry trees.
Flying Over Fields Edged in Sakura Hiroshi Ohnuki Aerial view of beautiful cherry trees edging the idyllic green fields in Miyanoshita, Fukui.
Food Princess Phi Phi's Yaki-curry Mandy Bartok Japanese diners love their curry dishes, but the town of Kitakyushu takes... it one step further with a baked curry meal that has made the city famous
Food Nico Nico Terrace Starbucks Lynda Hogan Moreover, it is one of only a few branches where you can enjoy 'hanami' cherry blossom viewing.
Culture A Day at Hirosaki Castle Park Sarah Endarastya triple moat and earthworks and is famous in Japan for its spectacular cherry... blossoms in spring.
7 Activities Autumn in Yokohama’s Mitsuike Park Steve Morton featuring 3 large ponds, the park is proudly ranked as one of Japan’s top 100 cherry... blossom viewing spots.