Akashi Park has long been celebrated as one of Japan’s top cherry blossom viewing destinations. Just 15 minutes from Kobe and ...

OSAKA--The grounds of the Japan Mint in Osaka’s Kita Ward opened to the public on April 5 in an annual event to show off the hundreds of flowering cherry blossom trees. But a lucky 1,900 or so ...

Experience the magic of Japan’s cherry blossom season in 2025. Discover the top spots to see sakura in full bloom, from ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) is when almost everyone ... However, in modern Japan, Kishiwada Castle is often overlooked in ...

Imagine a road full of 3,000 paper lanterns and 4,000 cherry blossom trees; that’s what the Takada Castle Cherry Blossom Festival looks like. Numerous food vendors enhance the experience, making it a ...

Tsuyama Castle, along with the surrounding Kakuzan Park, is counted as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots. It offers a stunning view of 1,000 blooming somei-yoshino trees set against the ...

Specimen cherry tree in the Sannomaru, the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, comes in bloom on March 23, 2025. (Kyodo) KOCHI (Kyodo) -- Cherry trees have begun to bloom in Kochi on Japan's western ...

Hirosaki, Japan, March 2000: Under cover of night, cherry blossom trees lining the moat surrounding Hirosaki Castle in northern Japan lend a warm glow. Want to know where you can still see the ...