Culture Gyoda's Kodaihasu-no-sato Sandra Isaka Lotus flowers bloom from June through August.... showing the condition of lotus roots underground, different types of blossoms
Culture Takaoka Kojo Park in Winter Jonathan Perry In spring, cherry blossom viewing parties are the order of the day, and
Culture Aira Sanryo (Imperial Tombs) Sarah Mitchell In March and April, the park draws picnickers for hanami (cherry blossom
15 Culture Peony Gardens in Hase-dera, Nara Tomoko Kamishima It is just gorgeous when all the flowers begin to blossom all at once!
Food CoDow Restaurant, Karuizawa Peter Sidell The interior is very central European in style, with lots of cheery warm... Wanting to try something local I ordered the CoDow Jam Curry set; but don
Activities Traffic-Free Riverside Route JJ Walsh groups of people enjoying the good weather under trees blooming with cherry... blossoms or bursting with vibrant colors in the Fall.
9 Early Spring at Fushimi Canal Cathy Cawood Section of canal lined with cherry trees in Fushimi Kyoto. Gekkeikan Sake Brewery stands on the banks, and tourist boats are available.
13 Culture New Year at Kitano Tenman-gu Cathy Cawood The shrine is famous for plum blossom, and at New Year you can already