Nagahama castle is located in northern part of Shiga. You can see a layer of cherry blossoms from the castle tower during the cherry blossom season.
Kaizu-Osaki “Sakura” viewing / Shiga
Kaizu-Osaki has about 800 glorious cherry trees lining the northern shore of Lake Biwa for 4km. It’s one of Japan’s 100 greatest cherry blossom spots.
The Lake Biwa Canal / Otsu, Shiga
The lake biwa canal is one of the best spots for cherry blossom in the Kansai area. Around 600 cherry trees grow along the canal and Mii-dera temple is nearby.
Sewari Yodogawa Riverside Park / Kyoto
About 250 cherry trees are planted and make up a long tunnel of cherry blossom. You can view a vast panorama of cherry blossoms in Sewari Yodogawa riverside.
Kema Sakuranomiya Park/ Osaka
Kema Sakuranomiya park is one of the most famous sites for cherry blossom viewing spot in Osaka. The park is just a few hundred meters from Osaka castle.
Kasagiyama Natural Park/ Kyoto
Kasagiyama Natural Park in the mountains to south east of Kyoto, is most famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan’s Top 100 cherry blossom.
The Expo’70 Commemorative Park/ Osaka
A variety of flowers bloom seasonally under the symbolic tower “Tower of the Sun” in the Expo park. Plums blossoms and cherry blossoms are beautiful.
Ninna-ji Temple (仁和寺) / Kyoto
Ninna-ji is one of the many great temples in Kyoto which are listed as World Heritage Sites. The temple is famous for viewing late blooming cherry blossoms.
Nijo Castle (二条城) / Kyoto
The gorgeous style of Nijo castle, the world heritage is surrounded by green space and cherry, plum, maple, ginkgo trees lined along walking paths
Koriyama Castle (郡山城) / Nara
Koriyama Castle, a symbol of Yamato-koriyama city is one of the few castle ruins in the Nara area. Magnificent moats are still being the pride of Koriyama
Wakayama Castle and Park/ Wakayama
Wakayama Castle is on a small hill and gives you good views over the town. In spring, Wakayama’s most popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.
Himeji Castle (姫路城) / Hyogo
Himeji Castle, the striking white edifice Castle is considered the most beautiful in Japan. The castle was constructed in the mid-14th century.