Cherry Blossom (Sakura)

The goal of the grand event of the “Konpira mairi” (visit to Kotohira-gu) for the commoners of the Edo Era

The ultimate place for cherry blossoms. A sacred festival for a mountain dedicated to sakura.

Enjoy the scenery along the Oi River on board an old steam locomotive

Visit Enryaku-ji Temple, a sacred site of Buddhism from where you can get a panoramic view of Lake Biwa and the city of Kyoto

One of Japan’s 100 Famous Castles which twice survived attacks by the Tokugawa army

An “onsen”popular with women as one of the top 3 hot springs in Japan for beauty enhancing

The final dream of Hideyoshi, viewings of cherry blossoms and fall foliage at Daigo-ji

Highly reputed as a site for cherry blossoms, it is the central place for worship of Mt. Fuji

The view from the peak makes for a superb viewing spot which has been introduced countless times in the mass media

The head temple of the Nichiren sect established on Mt. Minobu by the Buddhist monk Nichiren

An ancient castle of which only the fortified tower remains. 400 cherry trees blossom in the spring to make the scenery even more spectacular

A famous castle of Okinawa whose walls stand out for their beauty as a World Heritage site

An entire mountain which makes up a nature park known for its spring cherry blossoms and fall colors

Get a full view of the former Goryokaku and the city of Hakodate from the observation deck

A temple which relates the tragedy involving prominent figures in the Kamakura Era through conflict

The 2nd-highest mountain in Okinawa which is also known as a famous place for cherry blossoms