Rurikoin is open to visitors only during special viewing periods in spring, summer, and autumn. Visitors may enjoy its iconic scenery of reflected maple leaves.
Osaka Mint bureau special opening for the cherry blossom
The Japan Mint in Osaka opens a passage of 560 meters long to the general public for the cherry blossom viewing about 370 trees of over 100 varieties.
Tamba Sasayama Cherry Blossom Festival
Sasayama castle ruins is a famous location for cherry blossoms. During the cherry blossom season, there are light-ups in the evenings.
Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
At Hikone Castle, you can enjoy the magnificent view of about 1,200 cherry blossoms lit up reflecting on the water.
Shogunzuka Seiryuden Special Lit-up in Spring
At Seiryuden, visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of lit-up cherry blossom in the night with spectacular panoramic views over the city of Kyoto below
Shoren-in Temple Special Spring Night Visits
Shoren-in Temple’s beautiful gardens make a mysterious atmosphere at night. Visitors can enjoy strolling the path along beautiful gardens lit up.
Uchiagegawa Park Cherry Blossom Lit Up
About 200 cherry trees in Uchiagegawa Ryokuchi Park will be lit up. Those beautifuly lit up cherry blossom reflected on the surface of the pond is breathtaking.
Sakura viewing boat ride at Okazaki canal
Okazaki canal is located just outside of Heian-jingu Shrine. Cherry trees line the canal along Reisen street and run all the way out to Nanzen-ji Temple.
Oshiro Matsuri Festivals at Koriyama Castle
Koriyama Castle is famous for cherry blossom viewing spot. Oshiro Matsuri festival attracts visitors with cherry blossoms, and various events.
Cherry Blossom Night Viewing at Osaka Castle
Enjoy cherry trees in Nishinomaru garden at night with the illuminated Osaka Castle. The scenery of the castle risen up over the cherry trees is beautiful.
Wakayama Castle Sakura Festival
Wakayama Castle is located very close to Wakayama city center. From late March to early April, 600 cherry trees turn the park into a sea of light pink.
Omihachiman fire festival/ Sagicho Matsuri
Sagicho Matsuri, a figure of the animal of the year according to the Zodiac, made with marine products and grain, is mounted in the center of this float.