8 Night in Kyoto Takako Sakamoto when I went back to Kyoto, my hometown, in early April this year when cherry... blossoms were beautiful.
Culture Atago Shrine Tony Mariani The shrine hosts a new year’s festival (January 23-24), a cherry blossom... There are over 2,000 cherry blossom trees on the shrine grounds which draw
6 Culture Nishijin Textile Center Kyoto Bonson Lam the late 19th century, showing the symbols of the four seasons, with cherry... blossoms and maple leaves in autumn set inside a classical snowflake frame
Culture Yachiyo Azalea Festival Tom Hanaway If you thought Japan stopped celebrating flowers once the cherry blossom
Activities Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama Stefanus Husin Likewise springtime brings many fans during the cherry blossom season.... There is a park next to it with cherry trees lining the riverbank which
Culture Visiting Shukkei-en Garden Paul Walsh Although it can get quite busy at weekends, especially when the plum or cherry... Chakai (大福茶会) - Healthy tea ceremony February - Umemi Chakai (梅見茶会) - Plum blossom
10 Activities Seven Waterfalls Hidden in Izu Nicole Bauer If you want to enjoy the cherry blossoms in the area, this is best in February
13 Culture Tenryu-ji Temple and Neighborhood Larry Knipfing Go there in spring to partake of Japan's glorious cherry blossoms.