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Oct 18, 2023
Tokyo Cherry Blossoms at Homyo-Ji Temple (法明寺)
A buddhist temple in Ikebukuro with lots of cherry blossom trees all around the grounds. It is quite popular even during the week, and...
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Apr 18, 2022
Shingashi River Cherry Blossoms (新河岸川の桜並木)
A stunning and unique cherry blossom viewing location where you can take a boat ride through a tunnel of cherry blossoms. At this present...
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Mar 9, 2022
Bunkyo Plum Festival at Yushima Tenjin Shrine (湯島天神 梅まつり)
Yushima Tenjin Shrine has been a well-known spot for plum blossom viewing for hundreds of years, and has over 300 trees spread across the...
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Feb 13, 2022
Nagabusa Koinobori Festival (長房ふれあい端午まつり)
Although the Japanese name of the festival is technically the "dragon boat festival" there are no boats and it is celebrated by viewing...
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May 21, 2021
The Fuji Shibazakura Festival 富士芝桜まつり
This picturesque festival takes place about 3km south of Lake Motosuko in the Fuji Five Lakes area, and features sprawling fields of...
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May 4, 2021
Koinobori at Mine Hakusan Shrine
"Koinobori" (鯉のぼり) are carp streamers that are hung around Japan in celebration of "Kodomo No Hi" (こどもの日) Children's Day. Children's day...
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May 2, 2021
Sagamihara Koinobori Festival for Children's day
Unfortunately this festival has been cancelled permanently "due to issues such as aging of materials and equipments and changes in the...
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May 1, 2021
Cherry Blossoms and Swan Boats at Inokashira Koen (井の頭恩賜公園)
One of Tokyo's most famous spots for cherry blossoms is Inokashira Koen. It's unique to most cherry blossom spots because you can enjoy...
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