Activities 5 Destinations for Spring Flowers in Takayama Kim Bergström From cherry blossoms to azaleas and plenty more, this guide covers five places to enjoy seasonal flowers across the region.
Culture Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park 2026 Mid May The artistry and horticulture of azalea bonsai is celebrated and promoted at the The Japan Satsuki Association's Satsuki Festival in beautiful Ueno Park
Activities 5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Gunma Kim Bergström The spring months pack in peony, tulip, primrose, and azalea festivals,... Park in Tatebayashi is filled with color thanks to an impressive 10,000 azalea
Activities Senkoji Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström For those who are planning a springtime visit, there are also numerous azalea... Sometimes when the conditions are right, both the cherry blossom and the azaleas
Cherry Blossoms at Nishiyama Park Hiroshi Ohnuki Notice the striking contrast the pale-pink cherry trees and still-green azalea trees create!
Twilight at Nishiyama Park in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Twilight at Nishiyama Park in Fukui: Burning orange and deep blue sky at sunset and twilight over a gigantic park decorated with 50,000 azaleas.
Activities 5 Springtime Flowers Other Than Sakura in Japan Kim Bergström Azaleas Azaleas are a common sight throughout Japan during spring, and... Nezu Shrine in central Tokyo is particularly famous for its azalea festival
Culture Nezu Shrine–Return to Ancient Days Tomoko Kamishima But especially during the azalea season in April, huge numbers of people come here.
