Gardens & Parks Makino Botanical Gardens Nate Hill On top of Mount Godai (Godaisan) in Kochi City, overlooking Kochi Port, is the internationally recognized Makino Botanical Gardens...
12 Gardens & Parks Kyoto Arashiyama Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Arashiyama Koen Park: One of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan!
10 Gardens & Parks Fukuoka City Botanical Garden Elizabeth Wormald A photo essay on Fukuoka's garden paradise
12 Gardens & Parks Kamakura’s Eisho-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Eisho-ji Temple has been a nunnery since it was established in 1636. The founder of this temple was a woman who once was Tokug..
13 Gardens & Parks Maiko Park Takako Sakamoto At the foot of the Great Akashi Strait Bridge (aka: Pearl Bridge), Maiko Park spreads out alongside the sea. Here, you can also..
Gardens & Parks Shinrin Park Bradford Pomeroy Massive, diverse, and rife with gorgeous scenery, Shinrin Koen is the definitive public park.
Festivals Bunkyo Azalea Festival Elena Lisina Impressive azalea garden at the Nezu Jinja Shrine in Tokyo during the Bunkyo Azalea Festival in the spring.
17 Gardens & Parks Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Elena Lisina Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is a nice place to walk and enjoy seasonal flowers, a waterfall, and the view of Kobe City.