Okazaki Canal, located just outside Heian-jingu Shrine, is lined with cherry trees along Reisen Street, stretching all the way to Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto.
Oshiro Matsuri Festivals at Koriyama Castle
Koriyama Castle is a top cherry blossom spot, where the Oshiro Matsuri Festival draws visitors with blooms and seasonal 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
At Sagicho Matsuri in Omihachiman, a handcrafted Zodiac animal made from marine products and grain crowns the festival’s blazing pine-tree float.
Nipponbashi Street Festa/ Cosplay event
Nipponbashi Street Festa is Osaka’s top cosplay and anime festival, featuring 10,000+ cosplayers, robot shows, live music, and vibrant pop culture fun.
Byodo-in Temple Special Night Visit
Byodo-in, well known as its feature on the 10 yen coin will be lit up to create fantastic atmosphere with cherry blossoms and the image reflected in the pond.
Kodai-ji Temple Special illumination in Spring
Spring nights at Kodai-ji Temple glow with special illuminations, where beautiful gardens and weeping cherry trees create a magical atmosphere.
Plum Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine hosts the annual Plum Festival on Feb 25, featuring beautiful plum blossoms and a special outdoor tea ceremony, Baikasai.
Toka Ebisu Festival / Kyoto
Visit Kyoto Ebisu Shrine for the Tōka Ebisu Festival, where women in traditional costume hand out lucky bamboo for business prosperity and good fortune.
Koko-en Garden Autumn Lit-up / Hyogo
Koko-en garden is particularly beautiful with autumn color. From sunset, Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view different from that during the daytime.
Minoo Momiji Festival / Osaka
Minoo Momiji Festival is the annual event of the autumn. Visitors can see the different look of Minoo waterfalls and temples lit up fantastically.