12 Cherry Blossom at Heian Jingu Cathy Cawood Heian Jingu looks especially lovely in spring when cherry blossoms are blooming in the courtyard and inner garden.
Activities Double Blossom in 40 Minutes Brandon Virgo Hanamiyama and Ogawara, in Fukushima and Miyagi respectively, are two locations with beautiful cherry blossoms.
Planning Japan's Cherry Blossom Forecast for 2023 Kim Bergström Find out when the cherry blossom is expected to bloom in Japan in 2023 so you can start preparing your sakura-inspired trips and outings well in advance
Culture Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2026 Early Apr Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the vibrant spirit of Tokushima’s
Minami Hadano Village Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr The Minami Hadano Village Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Izumo Taisha Sagami Branch Shrine and surrounds during sakura season–this is typically
9 Lost Property on a Plum Tree Branch Takako Sakamoto At the Plum Blossom Festival held in Expo Commemoration Park in Osaka, there was a cute, plum blossom-printed lost bag hanging from a plum branch.
Activities Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan Joanna Ligon Say goodbye to winter, and discover 40 cherry blossom spots around Japan this spring!
