Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular cities at all times of the year. To see World’s Heritage Sites and experience local cultures (like traditional Japanese dining and wearing kimono) are usually the main reasons to visit Kyoto. In spring, another strong reason to visit Kyoto is to see cherry blossoms (sakura). Sakura viewing is …
Spring brings fresh breath of life to nature. Grasses and leaves turn to green, flowers start blooming. There are so many flowers to see and take pictures of while in Tokyo in spring. Bonus those flowers bloom at historical places or famous parks. Here are most famous flowers not to be missed if you happen …
Hitsujiyama Park and Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri are two famous places for Shibazakura viewing. Good thing is these two places are close to Tokyo. When you are in Tokyo while Shibazakura is blooming, which park you should go to? It’s not a question of which park is more beautiful but which one worth visiting in your …
A breathtaking view of approximately wisteria tunnels is the main reason for visitors from all over Japan and the rest of the world flying to Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu in spring. The most famous sight of Kawachi Fuji Garden is its two wisteria tunnels: 80m and 220m long. “I’m sleepwalking through an exquisite wisteria …
Nezu shrine may be just an old shrine in Tokyo without Azalea or Tsutsuji as local calls it. Spring is the busiest time for Nezu shrine when thousands of visitors from around the world come to see Tsutsuji blooms mid April to early May. Tsutsuji Matsuri or Azalea Festival is one of most awaited spring …
Shibazakura starts blooming right after Sakura falling down in Japan. There are two places near Tokyo for Shibazakura viewing: Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri and Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu. Like many other flowers Shibazakura relies on warm temperature to bloom. As temperature is relatively warmer this year here, so many flowers opening up earlier than expected. Shibazakura too blooming …
