Culture Bekku Oyamazumi Shrine Anonymous When I visited in mid-March, the cherry blossoms were coming into bloom
Shopping Kono Park, Saga Georgina Young This hot weather however has meant that the Sakura or Cherry Blossoms were... but here in Northern Kyushu it was only mid March when the first of the blossoms
12 The Beauty of Kurama - 2 Larry Knipfing The temple grounds are spacious, and filled with cherry trees that bloom
Activities Things to Do and See around Akita Adrian Qais heading to Hokkaido, Akita is conveniently the location of one of the few ferry... should spend one day here checking it out first before you get on the ferry
11 Activities Ezo Riders takes me to Lake Mashu R.S. Reynolds Exploring Kawayu-Onsen and Akan National Park in Eastern Hokkaido by scooter
Culture Chikubu Island, Lake Biwa Charlotte Griffiths diminutive rock is covered with beautiful trees, Japanese maples, sakura (cherry... blossom) and peach trees being the most dramatic.
11 Red Maple Carpet at a Flower Temple Takako Sakamoto In spring, you can enjoy beautiful weeping cherry trees and various peonies... in bloom.
Culture Zenno-ji in Hojo Anonymous Local people come in droves to see the cherry blossoms that bloom around