Culture Ishikawa Prefecture: A Hub for Japanese Culture and... Veronica Carnevale with Japan’s widespread peace during the Edo Period, allowed Kanazawa to blossom... their political power, Ishikawa’s residents and artisans continued to carry
Activities Himenosawa Park Flower Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May From late April to mid-May the azalea garden at Shizuoka's Himenosawa Park is in full bloom, and around 60,000 azaleas color the hills in shades of red
Activities Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain Festival Kim Bergström Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain can be found in Akiruno, and each year from mid-June to early July it's filled with the color of thousands of flowers in bloom
Area Mito Mito, the capital of Ibaraki prefecture, is home to one of Japan’s three great gardens, Kairaku-en Garden. The centerpiece of Mito, Kairaku-en Garden is famous for its plum blossoms in shades..
6 Garden at the Tokyo National Museum Mandy Bartok The blooming cherry trees are a true highlight, but even when the petals
Culture Raijinyama: Tohoku's Largest Kofun Tomb Justin Velgus Many of the trees lining the inner footpath are cherry trees, so do try... to time a visit around mid-April for a full bloom.
Culture 1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival 2026 Late May - Late Jun Both bloom side by side, offering the opportunity to appreciate their subtle
Activities Hydrangea Season at Nogoji Temple Kim Bergström Around 8000 hydrangeas from 50 species in bloom
