Nijo Castle Sakura Festival
At Nijo castle, the cherry orchard features about 400 late-blooming cherry trees, with special night illuminations during the blooming season.
At Nijo castle, the cherry orchard features about 400 late-blooming cherry trees, with special night illuminations during the blooming season.
Koriyama Castle is a top cherry blossom spot, where the Oshiro Matsuri Festival draws visitors with blooms and seasonal events.
Gion Shirakawa-dori in Kyoto, lined with cherry blossoms, is beautifully illuminated at night, creating a magical springtime atmosphere.
Enjoy a spring night at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, with its illuminated stage, three-story pagoda, and stunning night views of the city.
Sasayama Castle Ruins is a popular cherry blossom spot, featuring stunning spring blooms and beautiful evening light-ups during sakura season.
Hirano Shrine, famous since the Heian period, offers stunning cherry blossoms and lantern-lit gardens for a magical viewing experience.
Hikone Castle in Shiga offers a stunning view of around 1,200 cherry blossoms, beautifully illuminated at night and reflected on the castle’s moat.
Mimuroto-ji temple in Uji, a quiet place outside of Kyoto city, has 10,000 hydrangeas in various pink, purple, blue and white hues.
July 7 is the official day of tanabata festivals. the legend of amanogawa is lit up by floating LED light balls creating a breathtaking sight.
Nara To-kae is held at Nara National Park. Tens of thousands of candles will be lit up on the historical land including Todai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, Ukimi-do.