Activities Kumadani-ji in Awa-shi Phillip Nelson There were also quite a few cherry blossom trees around the temple that... would really make a trip here worthwhile if you can catch them in bloom
12 Spring at Daigoji Cathy Cawood World Heritage temple Daigoji in Kyoto has a reputation for beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, and there are many cherry trees growing in the temple
11 Activities Spring at Maruyama Park Cathy Cawood Photos of spring hanami party at Maruyama park in Kyoto, with people celebrating under lit-up cherry blossom trees.
12 Culture Spring at Hirano Shrine Cathy Cawood Photos of cherry blossom festival at Hirano Shrine, the oldest annual festival in Kyoto, begun in 985.
19 Culture Sakura at Maizuru Park Tristan Scholze The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms seen close up. All photographs taken in Maizuru Park in Fukuoka, Japan.
Activities Hakatajima Island Anonymous Hakata Island on the Shimanami Kaido has fantastic beaches, dramatic cherry blossoms, and a salty history.
Culture Kanra Samurai Festival 2026 Early Apr samurai aficionado, a history buff, or simply want to admire the spring cherry... blossoms in a different setting, Kanra town samurai festival really is
