13 Culture Hattasan Sonei Temple in Shizuoka Illaura Rossiter Nestled in the forest on a mountain in Fukuroi City in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Hattasan Sonei is a temple where you can enjoy cherry blossoms
Culture Discovering the Oga Lotus Elizabeth S a tiny pond within sight of the Edo River in Noda City, elegant lotus bloom... The iconic Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is famed for its cherry
Activities Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park Kim Bergström Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Tree viewing spots, Matsue Castle Park is a delight during spring.
7 Culture Tokyo Up Close Sleiman Azizi Moku Moku public sculpture to a natural moment within Ueno Park's cherry... blossoms, these photos are a fingerprint of the space that Tokyo offers
5 Reasons to Visit the Izu Peninsula Kim Bergström Cherry blossom viewing in Minami Izu, colorful fireworks over Atami Bay
Culture Yashio Ekimae Park, Yashio City Sleiman Azizi A large public space, the park includes an event space, a cherry blossom area, an artificial hill and a large, wooden jungle gym.
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the arrival of spring.