The 2026 cherry blossom season is now upon us! Here are the top 5 spots for sakura viewing in Kyoto, Japan.
5 reasons to visit Sapporo no matter the season!
Sapporo is Japan’s winter wonderland and home to the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, but truthfully it’s beautiful all year round!
Kyoto’s sakura season is over, but Hokkaido’s is just getting started!
As Japan’s cherry blossoms start to wither away on Kyushu and Honshu islands, their life cycle has just begun in Hokkaido!
Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing
Sakura season is upon us, and Japan is now enjoying the festivities of Hanami – a long-standing tradition of cherry blossom viewing!
Kyoto’s Maruyama Park is blooming with breathtaking sakura!
Cherry blossom season is in full flight in Japan’s ancient capital Kyoto, and what better way to see the sakura than Maruyama Park in Gion?
Spring in Japan – 5 ways to make the most of Japan’s best season!
Spring in Japan is a time for new beginnings. As the freezing winter days draw to a close, the warmth of spring beckons us to the outdoors!
The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season
Seasonal snacks are one of my favorite things about Japan. During spring, the theme is sakura treats! Made using REAL cherry blossom recipes.
Fushimi Momoyama Castle is abundant with cherry blossom beauty
An important landmark of the Meiji Era, Fushimi Momoyama Castle is also home to beautiful cherry blossom trees that frame its great structure.
