Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski Their best feature is the large number of weeping cherry trees, which make... it a popular place during cherry blossom season in April.
Food Nishiki by the Katsura River Yu Nakao This time, we picked 嵐山 (Arashiyama), well known as a cherry blossom viewing
Activities Sakuranbo Marathon in Higashine Rashaad Jorden from all over the country descend upon Yamagata Prefecture's largest cherry... producing locale (Sakuranbo means cherry) to run (or walk) on a Sunday
Culture Kakunodate - a Trip Back in Time Steve Morton town is made even more picturesque by the presence of over 300 weeping cherry... a spectacular sight in late March to early April during the hanami or Cherry
Activities Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Kita Hannah Morse visit would be during spring (late March through mid-June) to see the cherry... blossoms and roses, or during fall (mid-September through mid-December
Area Ogi Just a 15 minute train ride from Saga City there is the more rural town of Ogi, getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and into the world of the real Japan. While Ogi is something..
Activities Southeast Botanical Gardens Michael Flemming entrance of the park that has a gift shop, information desk, the Aloha Blossom... I look forward to visiting the park again in February to see the cherry
Culture Jomyoji Temple in Kamakura Sarah Mathews I am told it is particularly spectacular during the Cherry Blossom season