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Akashi Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Akashi Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Celebrate spring at Akashi Park’s Cherry Blossom Festival, one of Japan’s top cherry blossom viewing spots!

Odawara Castle Park

Odawara Castle Park

Odawara Castle Park is an ideal getaway from bustling Tokyo to enjoy a full day of flower viewing, historical tour and amusement for the whole family.

Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle is a magnificent fortress located in the heart of Kanazawa City. It has been a significant historical landmark since the 16th century.

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

The only mountain castle in Japan that still boasts an original castle tower.

Fukuyama Castle

Fukuyama Castle

Considered one of Japan’s top 100 castles, Fukuyama Castle was built at the beginning of the Edo Period.

Karatsu Castle

Karatsu Castle

One of the most iconic features of Saga’s picturesque coastal city

Funai Castle Ruins

Funai Castle Ruins (Oita Castle)

Check out one of Oita City’s best cherry blossom spots at Funai Castle Ruins!

Maruoka Castle

Maruoka Castle

This Hirayama-style castle features a pentagonal-shaped moat and is incredibly picturesque in the springtime.

Takashima Castle

Takashima Castle

A 400-year-old Japanese castle that once floated on the water of Nagano's largest lake.

Yonago Castle Ruins

A historic site famed for cherry blossoms and panoramic views of Yonago city, Mount Daisen and Lake Nakaumi.

Matsue Castle

One of the best places in Shimane to enjoy cherry blossoms or take in views of Lake Shinji.