15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina The combination of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms in Japan symbolizes courage, virtue, strength, fortitude, eternal youth and longevity - traditional wishes
Activities Ark Hills Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar Cherry blossom fans in Tokyo have a myriad of seasonal events celebrating
Activities Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Late Apr An annual festival and illumination event is held at the mountain to celebrate the beauty of around 30,000 cherry trees in bloom.
12 Culture Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden in Spring Sandra Isaka It is one of the quietest cherry blossom viewing spots in central Tokyo.
17 Spring at Lake Kitagata in Fukui Takako Sakamoto See the red Iris Bridge, pink cherry blossoms, swan and dolphin boats. Cycle along the Humming Road and enjoy the great view!
Activities 5 Spots to Enjoy Cosmos Flowers in Japan Kim Bergström Cosmos flowers are one of the highlights of Japan's autumn months, and they often get the name of "autumn's cherry blossoms".
Nishiyama Park, Azalea Paradise Hiroshi Ohnuki Enjoy the fascinating aerial views of the park with 50,000 azaleas in full bloom!
Culture Hanami at Nishi Park Tristan Scholze As spring comes to the largest city in Kyushu, the crowds head for the biggest downtown parks, Maizuru and Nishi, to enjoy the cherry blossoms.