Minabe Bairin Plum Orchard in Wakayama, Japan’s largest plum grove, offers stunning early spring scenery with 100,000 blooming plum trees.
Zuishin-in Temple/ Kyoto
Zuishin-in Temple in Yamashina, Kyoto, is linked to poet Ono no Komachi and features a beautiful plum garden, perfect for spring visits.
Jonan-gu Shrine / Kyoto
Jonan-gu Shrine, south of Kyoto Station, offers Heian-era elegance with beautiful gardens, plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, and seasonal flowers year-round.
Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine/ Osaka
Domyoji Tenmangu in Fujiidera, Osaka, is a major Shinto shrine famous for the deity of study and its stunning plum blossoms each spring.
The Expo’70 Commemorative Park/ Osaka
Seasonal flowers bloom beneath the iconic Tower of the Sun at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, with stunning plum and cherry blossoms in spring.
Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Daikaku-ji Temple in northern Kyoto’s Sagano district was originally Emperor Saga’s detached palace, now a serene historic temple and garden.
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine (北野天満宮) / Kyoto
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine, enshrining Sugawara Michizane, is famous for plum blossom viewing in spring and vibrant autumn leaves in Kyoto.
Osaka Castle(大阪城) and Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, is Osaka’s iconic landmark, and Osaka Castle Park is a top hanami spot for cherry blossom viewing each spring.
Ishiyama-dera Temple (石山寺) / Otsu, Shiga
Ishiyama-dera in Shiga features beautiful seasonal flowers, including cherry blossoms, and is home to many historical and culturally significant treasures.
Mimuroto-ji Temple/ Kyoto, Uji-city
Mimuroto-ji in Japan is famous for its hydrangea garden, alongside seasonal cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn leaves.