Culture Shinonome Shrine Anonymous When I last visited the shrine in early spring, the blossoms of the beautiful... cherry tree at the foot of the steps had given way to brilliant green
20 Culture Horide Shrine Bryan Baier A small shrine with stunning autumn foliage in Kanzu, Niitsu, east of Niigata City
Transportation JR Kakunodate Station Akita Jeremy Yap Samurai stronghold, Kakunodate is famous for its graceful low hanging cherry... blossoms as well and this is reflected in the exterior design of Kakunodate
Culture Ashikaga Gakko Dario Di Napoli During the Hanami-season in spring it is a famous viewing spot for cherry... blossoms.
Culture Akagi Shrine Akio Negishi visitors from other prefectures tour by bus or car to enjoy each season; cherry... blossoms in the spring to changing leaves in the fall.
Culture Kyoto Ninna-ji Temple, Omuro Palace Tomoko Kamishima A famous type of very short cherry tree called Omuro Zakura can also be... These trees tend to bloom much later than ordinary cherry trees.
Activities Kayaking Adventure in Gokase Kaitlynn Scannell Jyosenji temple and the famous weeping cherry trees is a spot that should... Throughout the Spring and Summer seasons beautiful flowers and trees blossom
Culture Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery, Niigata Jonathan Perry century wooden construction, pleasingly ramshackle and dotted around with cherry... trees showing signs of coming into blossom.