Cherry Blossom Spots
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![Popular Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with historic and harmonious townscape]()
Okayama
Famous Places
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
4.71 17A popular sightseeing spot with traditional architecture and a special townscape
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Cherry blossom viewing stroll in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, a tasteful townscape
The season of bright sunshine and warm comfortable weather is finally here. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama Prefecture is filled with premium contents that can only be experienced in spring.
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The comprehensive guide to Kurashiki! Learn about a famous spot and a secret site. Check out authentic foods and souvenirs.
Kurashiki City offers many attractions; the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, super viewpoints around the city from which visitors can look out upon the islands spread across the Seto Inland Sea; special cuisine and unique shopping opportunities. This makes it a perfect holiday retreat destination for adults. The article below has insightful information of Kurashiki that will help you to explore and enjoy this exciting area.
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![Rows of blooming cherry trees along Shinobazu Pond]()
Ueno
Parks & Gardens
Ueno Park
4.63 19The Famous Largest-Scale Cherry Blossom Spot in Tokyo.
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Enjoy Cherry Blossoms and Gourmet Food on a Tram This Spring in Tokyo!
Cherry blossoms herald in spring in Japan. In Tokyo, they begin to bloom in late March. This article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo that combines cherry blossom viewing and gourmet foods in a ride on “Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line),” which takes an efficient route through great cherry blossom locations!
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Recommended trip routes to explore Tokyo by streetcar
When traveling in Tokyo, it is convenient to utilize public transportation. If you use a discount service such as “Toei One-day Pass (Toei Marugoto Kippu)” that grants you unlimited access to Toei transportation (including Toei Subway, Toei Bus, Toden streetcar and such), you will receive great amount of discount too. This time, we want to tell you about a Tokyo stroll utilizing “Toden Arakawa line” streetcar.
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![Stark contrast of the nature-rich park, backed by the towering skyscrapers of Shinjuku.
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Shinjuku
Parks & Gardens
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
4.62 15Beautiful gardens with seasonal nature and historical buildings.
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Find solace in three distinctly gorgeous gardens! The handy guide to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a beloved oasis in the heart of the city. Step inside for a sublime escape where the lush nature of Western-style gardens offer beauty every season and historic buildings greet the eyes.
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Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Shinjuku-Gyoen (Shinjuku-ku of Tokyo).
Shinjuku-Gyoen is one of the largest park in Tokyo and just a short walk from Shinjuku-Gyoen Station（しんじゅくぎょえんまえ） on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
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![The strolling type mound and fountain garden, opened after 7 years of careful design.]()
Sugamo
Parks & Gardens
Rikugien Gardens
4.58 9Along with Koishikawa Korakuen, this is one of Tokyo's two Main Japanese Gardens
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Tokyo’s Rikugi-en – Illumination of Weeping Cherry Blossoms and Daimyo Teien
Rikugi-en is one of Japan’s Nationally Designated Places of Scenic Beauty. This traditional Japanese garden was built by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, favored retainer of shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. The spring event “Illumination of Weeping Cherry Blossoms and Daimyo Teien” will once again be held this year.
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Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Rikugienn Gardens (Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo).
We have provided several reports for cherry blossoms in 2015 and promised will offer special series based on popular locations for cherry blossoms across Japan. This time we would like to introduce you is Rikugienn Gardens where is located in Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo.
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Tama
Amusement Parks & Theme parks
Yomiuriland
4.57 37The representative amusement park of Tokyo that is roughly 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station and can be enjoyed by children and adults throughout the year.
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You can enjoy both day and night! What are the highlights of Yomiuriland, one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo?
Yomiuriland, a historic amusement park representing Tokyo, is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with cherry trees in full bloom. During the cherry blossom season, the park is filled with approximately 1,000 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino, yamazakura (wild cherry), and shidare-zakura (weeping cherry). From March 27 to April 6, 2025, the park will host the "Night Cherry Blossom Jewellumination," an event where visitors can see gorgeous nighttime cherry blossoms.
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【2024-2025】Your Guide to Enjoying the Yomiuriland Jewellumination
From winter to spring, Yomiuriland hosts its annual Jewellumination, an event that transforms the entire amusement park into a glittering dreamlike space. As the largest illumination event in the Kanto region, Jewellumination offers a unique experience where you can enjoy stunning illuminations while riding attractions.
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![Matsuyama Castle, an iconic symbol of Matsuyama City]()
Ehime
Tourist Attractions
Matsuyama Castle
4.30 621 Important Cultural Properties Including the Castle Tower. The Symbol of Matsuyama City, Also Famous as an Impregnable Castle.
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The comprehensive guide to Matsuyama. Learn about famous spots and secret sites. Check out an authentic array of food and souvenirs.
Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.
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Day 2 in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture ～Matsuyama Castle and Ninomaru Historical Garden～
Matsuyama City in Ehime prefecture is the biggest city in Shikoku area. Not only the city is famous for magnet tourist spots such as Matsuyama castle and Dogo Onsen, it is also deeply associated with Japanese literature and historical famous people. I made a trip to Matsuyama for 3 nights and 4 days back in November, 2016. In my article, I am going to show you the pictures from the trip and I hope they will help you to get to know the area. In this article, I will write about the famous Taimeshi and Matsuyama Castle.
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