Japan-Spring

Kyoto’s Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms Sakura Viewing

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 …

Hitsujiyama Shibazakura

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 …