Area Ogi Just a 15 minute train ride from Saga City there is the more rural town of Ogi, getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and into the world of the real Japan. While Ogi is something..
Culture Kakunodate - a Trip Back in Time Steve Morton town is made even more picturesque by the presence of over 300 weeping cherry... a spectacular sight in late March to early April during the hanami or Cherry
Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski Their best feature is the large number of weeping cherry trees, which make... it a popular place during cherry blossom season in April.
Activities Sakuranbo Marathon in Higashine Rashaad Jorden from all over the country descend upon Yamagata Prefecture's largest cherry... producing locale (Sakuranbo means cherry) to run (or walk) on a Sunday
Activities Southeast Botanical Gardens Michael Flemming entrance of the park that has a gift shop, information desk, the Aloha Blossom... I look forward to visiting the park again in February to see the cherry
Activities Sakura Tulip Festa in Chiba 2026 Early - Late Apr Even though the cherry blossom season may be winding down, springtime in
Culture Candy Show Time on Cat Street Ran Matsumoto especially recommend the Tokyo mix (an assortment of candies with patterns of cherry... blossoms, the Chinese characters for "Tokyo", happi, etc.).
10 Activities Yumiharidaira Snowshoe Trekking Alena Eckelmann How about enjoying winter higher up the slopes and springtime cherry blossoms
