Cherry Blossom (Sakura)

A path of cobblestones and old houses along the river which still retains the atmosphere of the Hanamachi area

The place of practice for Kobo Daishi, it is also a power spot for those in the know

A civic park built on the former site of Kajo Castle, also known as Yamagata Castle, famous for its cherry blossoms

An impregnable castle from the Warring States period which you can visit on a day trip from Tokyo

The beautiful scenery of Mt. Yoshino starts from here. An observatory around which spreads a mountainous landscape surrounded in cherry blossoms

A park filled with attractions such as the castle, a Noh theater, and a museum, on the castle grounds

The premier place for cherry blossoms in Hida-Furukawa. An impressive and beautiful temple created by the master builders of Hida.

The park is located at Ground Zero where the atomic bomb exploded 500m over Nagasaki

An ancient temple along the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage with flowing holy water and early cherry blossoms beckoning the spring