Culture The History of Hirosaki Castle Andrew Checkley sanctum, yet in Hirosaki the original layout remains, preserved today as a cherry... from Hirosaki - due to a wealth of willowy shiidare-sakura, best seen in blossom
Activities Osaka Expo Park Jeannie Gan In spring, there is the picture perfect Cherry blossom trail with a small
Culture In Search of the Sakai Daimyo in Tsuruoka City Alena Eckelmann The park is known as an excellent cherry blossom (sakura) viewing spot... There are said to be 800 cherry trees and the locals claim that this spot
Culture Atami for Kaiju Armand Vaquer Popular in spring for cherry blossom viewing, and in summer for fireworks
Culture Hiraizumi: Chuson-ji Andrew Checkley Expect bustling crowds during cherry blossom season or towards the end
10 Nishihonganji Yamashina-Betsuin Cathy Cawood Yamashina temple with cherry, maple and gingko trees is very pretty in autumn.
Shopping Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts Hoyee Tse you can choose from a variety of traditional stencils, such as Plum or Cherry... blossoms, Camellia flowers, Hotoru Fireflies, or if you wish to remember
Activities Yamate Residence 234 Shinya Ota I take this route to view Cherry blossoms in the spring, to go to the Motomachi