Rurikoin Spring Special Viewing
Rurikoin is open to visitors only during special viewing periods in spring, summer, and autumn. Visitors may enjoy its iconic scenery of reflected maple leaves.
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“Joya-no-kane” bell rings at Chion-in Temple
At Chion-in Temple, 17 monks work together to ring a massive, three-meter tall, about 70 tons great temple bell at 108 times on December 31st.
Minabe-Bairin Plum Blossom viewing
Minabe "Bai-rin" Plum Grove in Wakayama Prefecture is the largest plum garden in Japan, with about 100,000 plum trees.
Japanese plum blossoms viewing at Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine
Viewing plum blossoms is also popular attraction as well as Cherry blossoms. A festival featuring 800 plum trees in 80 varieties at Domyoji Tenmangu.
Osaka Expo Park Plum blossoms Festival
Japanese plum blossoms will be in their best at Osaka Expo park. There are 600 plum trees at natural culture park, and 80 plum trees are at Japanese garden.
Sakura viewing boat ride at Okazaki canal
Okazaki canal is located just outside of Heian-jingu Shrine. Cherry trees line the canal along Reisen street and run all the way out to Nanzen-ji Temple.
Tatsuno Cherry Festival
Tatsuno park is one of the best place for cherry blossom viewing. There will be a parade of samurai warriors, a tea ceremony, food stalls during the festival.
Nipponbashi Street Festa/ Cosplay event
Nipponbashi Street Festa is every Otaku’s dream of cosplay and anime, a colourful festival featuring cosplayers, robot performances, live music and much more.
Ofusa Kannon Spring Rose Festival
Visitors can enjoy about 2,300 varieties of roses and smell their fragrances while strolling through Ofusa Kannon temple's grounds in Nara.
Ajisai (hydrangea) Festival at Sanzen-in Temple
You can see over 1000 various kinds of ajisai hydrangeas beautifully bloom from mid-June to mid-July at Sanzen-in Temple with a beautiful carpet of green…