11 Culture Okayama's Korakuen Garden Katherine Moore Okayama's Korakuen is one of Japan's Big 3 Gardens - and overlooked by a castle its a great place to see the plum blossoms in March.
12 Heian Jingu Michi Cathy Cawood often visited this tree, and I prefer its quiet green beauty to all the blossom
Beauty & Spa The Mountains of Zao Onsen Village Hannah Warren Pond Shigi no Yachi, near Zao Sanroku Station, is ringed with the iconic cherry... blossoms, nice for lakeside hanami parties, if you don’t mind being a
Activities Cycling along the Sumida Suwannee Payne Sumida Park, a riverside park that is famous for its sakura (Japanese cherry... blossoms) in spring.
Transportation Sumiyoshi Tokyo Metro Station Rory Jackson located in Koto, Tokyo and is near Sumiyoshi Park, a popular spot for cherry... blossoms.
Shopping Nishijin Textile Store & Museum 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
Activities Kasai Rinkai Park - Tokyo Bay Joanne Wong the perfect place for a Spring Hanami picnic next to fragrant plum and cherry... blossoms or a Summer BBQ by the beach with friends (swimming however is
Activities Osaka Station City's Hidden Garden Jeannie Gan The park is a collage of traditional Japanese garden with cherry blossoms