Activities Tsutsujigaoka Park Azalea Festival Kim Bergström From around mid-April to early May each year, Gunma's Tsutsujigaoka Park in Tatebayashi is filled with color, thanks to the..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Mimuroto-ji Temple 2025 May 31st - Jul 6th Each year during Japan's rainy season, Kyoto's Mimuroto-ji Temple opens their hydrangea garden, which is filled with around..
Hagi: Home of Samurai and Pottery Serena Ogawa As a former castle town overlooking the serene coastline of the Sea of Japan, Hagi was once the capital for one of the most po..
Activities Miyajidake Shrine Iris Season Kim Bergström Each year in the rainy season, Fukuoka's Miyajidake Shrine comes alive with around 100,000 iris flowers in 100 different species..
Satte Higanbana Festival 2025 Late Sep - Early Oct The Satte Higanbana Festival is a red spider lily festival held in Gongendo Park annually. It is the second largest red spider lily..
Culture Musashimurayama City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi The only city in Tokyo without a train station, the temples and shrines of Musashimurayama City feature unique histories and cultures...
Activities Hydrangea Viewing at Unshoji Temple Kim Bergström Unshoji Temple is located in Oga, Akita Prefecture, and has become famous for its spectacular display of hydrangeas during Japan's..
Culture Mizuho Town - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Mizuho Town is located at the foot of the Okutama Mountains. Its temples and shrines combine beauty, history and nature. The include..
