If you miss out on the main cherry blossom season, here are eight places where you can still enjoy sakura.
What of hanami picnics if cherry blossom festivals are canceled (again)?
Where to see sakura after dark this spring.
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
With over 100 wild species of ornamental cherry trees and up to 600 cultivars in Japan, there's a lot more variety in appearance and flowering periods than you might think.
Pick from the popular spots, less-crowded areas, day trips, hikes and more this spring.
Don't miss a single petal with our cherry blossom forecast map for Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
Izu Peninsula is a nature lover's dream destination.
Tucked away in little-known corners and against Tokyo Tower views.
See hydrangeas in spring, hills of baby blue eyes in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and bright-red camellias in winter.
With hot springs and beaches, Atami is a great year-round day-trip destination from Tokyo.
Don't wait to travel—start exploring now!
Lots of events and things to do in Tokyo during the era of COVID-19 cancellations and closures.
Tokyo events for Monday, February 3 to Sunday, February 9, 2020
Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious fresh air.
Tokyo events for Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2019
With mild temperatures, fairy tale-like floral scenes & traditional festivals, what's not to love about this season?
We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
Every spring, Meguro’s usually sleepy river banks become a hive of activity as one of Tokyo’s most magical spots to see the annual cherry blossoms.
