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Bouquet Garden is an annual event taking place in Showa Kinen Park, with a colorful display of a wide variation of blooms. Where: Showa...

If you're in the mood for a long stroll amongst the cherry blossoms, and want to skip the crowds we recommend making your way to Kota...

Perhaps the most popular plum blossom festival in Japan (deservedly so) takes place at Jonangu Shrine in Kyoto. This is POPULAR so expect...

A picturesque location all throughout the year with its rotation of seasonal blooms and changing leaves, on the grounds of a castle...

Namiyoke Shrine, which is best known for its large Shishi heads used in the Tsukiji Shishi Festival (read more about it here) also hosts...

A favorite Hanami spot of local schools and residents. Even on weekdays you will see large groups of schoolchildren, workmates, and...

A large park with cherry blossom trees lining the walkway along the Sumida River. It is a lesser-known spot so there's a better chance of...

A fun place to visit to see a Kawazu cherry blossom tree! There's only one tree, but they sell a special cherry blossom themed Omamori...

One of the few places you can go in Tokyo to view cherry blossoms on a rowboat!This is one of the most popular destinations for cherry...

Kamakura has been a popular destination for tourists for quite some time as it's an easy day trip from Tokyo and has a lot to offer....

One of the most famous and beloved cherry blossoms spots for photographers and tourists! Sakuragaoka street is lined with cherry blossoms...

A small shrine just off of a busy street. The combination of the Torii (shrine gate) and cherry blossoms makes for a great photo. Since...

A buddhist temple in Ikebukuro with lots of cherry blossom trees all around the grounds. It is quite popular even during the week, and...

Tucked away in the traditional Japanese-style garden beside the main area of Matsuchiyama Shoden is a single kawazu sakura tree. This is...

Kuramae Shrine (蔵前神社) is a very popular spot for kawazu sakura viewing in Tokyo. The large trees surround both sides of the torii...

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...

This stunning shrine is home to both a popular wisteria festival and plum blossom festival. It is also one of "The 10 Jinja of...

One of the places you can see early blooming cherry blossoms in Tokyo is at Ebara Shrine which is located in Shinagawa city right across...

One of the best spots to see early blooming cherry blossoms is at Sakura Jingu Shrine in Setagaya, Tokyo! The grounds of the shrine are...

Although the Japanese name of the festival is technically the "dragon boat festival" there are no boats and it is celebrated by viewing...