Culture Discovering the Oga Lotus Elizabeth S a tiny pond within sight of the Edo River in Noda City, elegant lotus bloom... The iconic Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is famed for its cherry
22 Culture Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Koganei Park that is particularly worth visiting in the spring for the lush cherry... blossoms and in the fall for the beautiful momiji (maple trees).
Activities Hamura Zoo Kim Bergström For those who visit the park during spring, there are a number of cherry... blossom trees on the grounds - it is my family's favorite season to
23 Culture Hanami Season in Japan Elena Lisina beginning of April, when nature wakes up from winter by blooming sakura (a cherry... Sakura blossoms are different colors – white, light pink, and bright pink
15 Shindaiji Temple in Katsuyama City Takako Sakamoto back home from a day-trip to Katsuyama City to enjoy carp streamers and cherry... blossoms, I stopped by at Shindaiji Temple to see Echizen Daibutsu (Big
Food 3 Hydrangea Afternoon Teas in Tokyo Kim Bergström blends Japanese and Western sweets inspired by the iconic early summer bloom... afternoon tea from May 10th to July 18th, 2025, perfectly timed with the full bloom
9 Activities Spring Views Over Lake Miyagase Cathy Cawood Pink azaleas contrasted with fresh greens, and the soft pinks of wild cherry... blossom trees mixed with other trees on the surrounding hills.
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 1st Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the arrival of spring.