• Minabe-Bairin Plum Blossom viewing

    Minabe Bairin Plum Grove in Wakayama is Japan’s largest plum garden, home to about 100,000 plum trees and stunning spring blossoms.

  • Wakakusayama Mountain Burning Festival

    Mt. Wakakusayama, just behind Nara Park, is set ablaze each year with fireworks during a spectacular New Year event, attracting visitors from near and far.

  • The Setsubun Festival at Yoshida-Jinja

    Yoshida-jinja in Kyoto, on Yoshida-yama’s west slope, hosts the famous Setsubun festival, where visitors throw beans at Oni to drive away evil spirits.

  • Gion Shirakawa Sakura Light up

    Gion Shirakawa-dori in Kyoto, lined with cherry blossoms, is beautifully illuminated at night, creating a magical springtime atmosphere.

  • Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illumination

    Enjoy a spring night at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, with its illuminated stage, three-story pagoda, and stunning night views of the city.

  • Tamba Sasayama Cherry Blossom Festival

    Sasayama Castle Ruins is a popular cherry blossom spot, featuring stunning spring blooms and beautiful evening light-ups during sakura season.