Starts in 6 days Golden Week 2026: Apr 29 – May 6. Trains and ryokan are booking out now. Also see Japan’s next closure window if you’re planning ahead. Golden Week is one of only three periods each year —…
You’ve seen the photos on social media: a breathtaking canopy of pink weeping plum blossoms, so dense it looks like a floral sky. This is the magic of Jonangu Shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto, a place that has become a must-visit…
Planning a trip to Japan to witness the magical cherry blossom season is a dream for many. But timing is everything. The blossoms, or sakura, grace the country for only a fleeting few weeks, moving northward in a delicate wave.…
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…
As Japan’s iconic peak, Mount Fuji provides a breathtaking backdrop for the country’s beloved cherry blossoms. While the sakura season in Tokyo and Kyoto often steals the spotlight, the Fuji Five Lakes region offers a later, often less crowded, and…
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.…
Quick Facts: 2026 Cherry Blossom Season Here are the key takeaways from the first 2026 forecast. FeatureDetailsFirst Expected BloomTokyo, around March 21, 2026Peak Season (Honshu)Late March to Early AprilHokkaido ArrivalLate April (Hakodate: April 23)Overall TrendAverage to slightly early bloom in…
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…