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The Tori no Ichi Festival is an annual festival has been celebrated at shrines and temples since the Edo period, and it is held in...

The Tori no Ichi Festival is an annual festival has been celebrated at shrines and temples since the Edo period, and it is held in...

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...

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...

Senso-ji is one of the most popular temples in Tokyo, and you can expect to find large crowds at almost any time of day. During cherry...

A lesser-known Kawazu Sakura location that is a calming escape from its busy surroundings in Ikebukuro. The grounds of the shrine are...

Approximately two hours away from central Tokyo you will find Machida's expansive and lush garden which boasts 500 types of dahlia in a...

Yayoi Kusama Museum was founded by the avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, and is run by the Yayoi Kusama Foundation. It opened in 2017 with...

The Nakanobu Nebuta festival gives you a small glimpse into what the bigger version of this festival (The Aomori Nebuta Festival) would...

At the Tokyo Mask Festival, you will find a creatively curated collection of talented artists and established companies selling masks,...

Tsukimi/月見 (moon viewing) is a Japanese holiday to celebrate the full moon, to express gratitude for good harvests, and to pray for an...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Photographers love taking this classic photo of Tokyo Skytree up through the kawazu sakura tree that's located by the bottom right corner...

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...