At Fuji Motosuko Resort (Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi), the Fuji Shibazakura Festival—one of the largest in the Kanto region—will start on Saturday, April 11, 2026, featuring around 500,000 moss phlox plants in full color. A breathtaking carpet of pink moss phlox…
Published: February 8, 2026 Dreaming of seeing cherry blossoms in Japan but visiting before the main season in April? You’re in luck. Just an hour south of Tokyo, the Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival offers a spectacular preview of spring,…
Published: February 3, 2026 While most of Japan awaits the arrival of cherry blossoms in late March, the town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula offers a delightful preview of spring nearly a month earlier. The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival…
Escape the crowds and discover one of Japan’s most breathtaking spring scenes. The Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival in Kanagawa offers a rare combination: the nation’s earliest blooming Kawazu cherry trees set against the iconic backdrop of a snow-capped Mount Fuji.…
While most of Japan awaits the arrival of spring, the charming seaside town of Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture is already celebrating. The Atami Sakura, known as Japan’s earliest blooming cherry blossom, transforms the city’s Itokawa Promenade into a vibrant pink…
Intro Escape the winter chill and step into Japan’s earliest spring at the Atami Plum Blossom Festival (熱海梅園梅まつり, Atami Baien Ume Matsuri). Nestled in the scenic hills of the famous onsen town, this historic garden welcomes visitors with a breathtaking…
2026/01/12(Mon)For travelers planning a trip to Japan in early 2026, there’s exciting news: the famous Kawazu Sakura (cherry blossoms) in Shizuoka Prefecture are predicted to bloom earlier than ever, offering a rare chance to see Japan’s iconic flower well before…