Culture Zenno-ji in Hojo Anonymous Local people come in droves to see the cherry blossoms that bloom around
Activities Things to Do and See around Akita Adrian Qais heading to Hokkaido, Akita is conveniently the location of one of the few ferry... should spend one day here checking it out first before you get on the ferry
Activities Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Late May Its Japanese name Shibazakura literally translates to “lawn cherry”, as... different types of Shibazakura are spread across the festival area, with some blossoms
Culture Guide to Enjoying Lotus Viewing - 1 Larry Knipfing Generally speaking, the lotus is in bloom from mid-July to mid-August,... but like the cherry blossom, that can differ depending on the location
Culture Spectacular Views at Matsuyama Castle Anonymous early spring, the castle grounds are pink with flowers, first of plum blossoms... in March, then with cherry blossoms in May.
Culture Narita-san in Chiba Miho Kuroda The place is famous for flower viewing with plum trees and cherry blossoms... bloom in the spring.
Culture Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima Andrew Kehoe Mid March to early April will treat you to plum and cherry blossoms in... full bloom, an image of trees covered in pink snow.
8 Culture Irises at Meiji Shrine Mandy Bartok Catch irises in bloom in the inner garden of Tokyo's Meiji Shrine during the rainy months of May and June