cherry blossoms
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- Destination Aomori
- Speciality Traditional
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
Head to Aomori’s Hirosaki Castle Park for one of the last cherry blossom festivals of the season.
- Destination Hyogo
- Speciality Traditional
Sanda Cherry Blossom Festival
The Sanda Cherry Blossom Festival has 4,000 cherry trees along the Mukogawa River, featuring stunning illuminations, local food and exciting activities
- Destination Okayama
- Speciality Traditional
Tsuyama Cherry Blossom Festival
The Tsuyama Cherry Blossom Festival is held every spring. See blossoms, local food, musical performances and historic rifle demonstrations.
- Destination Tokyo
- Speciality Traditional
Yasukuni Shrine
A landmark that signals the start of spring in Tokyo and serves as a window into Japan's past and traditions.
Kyusho Park (Tottori Castle Ruins)
Admire cherry blossoms and avoid large crowds in a park featuring castle ruins, a history museum and a mansion from the 1900s.
- Destination Shimane
- Speciality Traditional
Musha Gyoretsu Warrior Parade
Celebrate the founding of Shimane Prefecture’s capital city by watching samurai parade through the streets against a backdrop of cherry blossoms.
- Destination Tottori
- Speciality Traditional
Yonago Castle Ruins
A historic site famed for cherry blossoms and panoramic views of Yonago city, Mount Daisen and Lake Nakaumi.
Izu Peninsula
A goldmine of beaches and hot springs with an enticing history to go along with it.
- Destination Kyoto
- Speciality Shrines & Temples
Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
Walk the Philosopher's Path at this Kyoto temple that proves all that glitters truly isn't gold.
The Tomb of Emperor Nintoku (Daisen Kofun)
A distinct keyhole-shaped burial mound that's considered the largest in the world. Exactly who’s buried here, however, is a bit of a mystery.