A quiet and tranquil temple, located on Yoshida-yama hill in Northern Higashiyama, you can enjoy viewing nice cherry blossoms and autumn colors without crowds.
The Kyoto Botanical Garden
The oldest botanical garden in Japan, located north of Kyoto city is a good place to enjoy seasonal scenery, especially cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Kimii-dera Temple/ Wakayama
Kimii-dera, an impressive temple with golden Buddhas, located in Wakayama is famous for its cherry blossoms, and the magnificent view of the Wakanoura Bay.
Uchiagegawa Ryokuchi Park/ Osaka
Uchiage-gawa Chisui Ryokuchi Park, a greenery park with a flood control pond is located in Neyagawa city of Osaka, to offer a stunning sight of cherry blossom.
Gion Shirakawa / Kyoto
Gion Shirakawa dori(祇園白川通) is as well-known as Hanami Koji dori(花見小路通)in Gion district, and beautiful street along the Shirakawa river in Kyoto.
Matabei Zakura (又兵衛桜) / Nara
Matabei Zakura, beloved, giant weeping cherry tree, 13-meter tall, over 300 years old, named after the famous samurai warrior is located in Nara Prefecture.
Ono-ji Temple (大野寺) / Nara
The Ono-ji Temple Cliff-Carved Buddha stands before the water’s edge. The temple is also known for its two 300-year-old weeping cherry trees blooming in spring,
Tatsuno Castle and Park/ Hyogo-Harima
Tatsuno Castle is located just 15km from Himeji castle. You can walk around the lovely castle town whle enjoying the historic atmosphere and cherry blossom.
Sasayama Castle Ruins/ Hyogo-Tanba
Sasayama castle, located in Hyogo offers nice views of the surrounding countryside. About 1,000 cherry trees surrounding the moat of the castle bloom In spring.
Maruyama Park (円山公園) / Kyoto
Maruyama Park is behind Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District in Kyoto.The park is popular for both locals and visitors, specially when cherry trees bloom.
Shinnyo-do Temple / Kyoto
Shinnyo-do, located in Kyoto near Ginkaku-ji temple has a beautiful three-storied pagoda. The temple is a popular spot for cherry blossoms and autumn colors.
Takada Senbon Sakura (高田千本桜) / Nara
A thousand cherry blossom trees bloom along the river in Takada city. A pale pink “sakura” tunnel stretches around 2.5km to Onaka park.