Nezu Shrine – Azaleas on a Hill Tomoko Kamishima Nezu Shrine – Azaleas on a Hill: From a distance, the azaleas here look like a large carpet on a hill . After it rains, the s...
7 Activities Shiofune Kannon Kim Bergström Shiofune Kannon on the outskirts of Tokyo has peaceful, tranquil grounds - and loads of azalea bushes! The grounds burst with...
Activities 5 Destinations for Spring Flowers in Takayama Kim Bergström Beyond its traditional charm, Takayama offers plenty of seasonal beauty, especially in spring when vibrant flowers bloom acro...
Culture Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park 2026 Carolyn Rawson The artistry and horticulture of azalea bonsai is celebrated and promoted at the The Japan Satsuki Association's Satsuki Fest...
Activities 5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Gunma Kim Bergström This guide covers five destinations in Gunma Prefecture which are known for their beautiful spring flower displays.
Activities Senkoji Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström Each year during spring, Senkoji Park in Onomichi is home to over 1000 cherry trees in bloom. The park is listed as one of Ja...
Cherry Blossoms at Nishiyama Park Hiroshi Ohnuki Aerial views of 1,000 cherry blossoms in full bloom at Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, Fukui. Notice the striking contrast the ...
Activities 5 Springtime Flowers Other Than Sakura in Japan Kim Bergström While cherry blossoms may be the most famous flower associated with spring in Japan, there are many other beautiful blooms th...
Twilight at Nishiyama Park in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Twilight at Nishiyama Park in Fukui: Burning orange and deep blue sky at sunset and twilight over a gigantic park decorated w...
Flying Over Nishiyama Park in Fall Hiroshi Ohnuki Gorgeous autumn colors of Nishiyama Park in Fukui captured high in the air by a cute mini drone helicopter. Notice the differ...
