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19/06/2024

⛩ Anamori Inari Shrine

This shrine near Haneda airport was originally created to protect the fields from the wind and waves. It dates back 200 years and is unique for its many (46,797) small, red torii gates that line the shrine grounds. Nowadays, the shrine is also a popular place to pay respect for Haneda airport nearby, and pray for safe air travel. You can get amulets for travel safety with icons of planes and boats on it.

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17/06/2024

💠 Kyoto's little hydrangea spot

Did you know that the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nijo Castle in Kyoto actually has hydrangea flowers blooming in the month of June? In one of the corners of the castle, colorful hydrangeas form a path along the walls, making it a beautiful and relaxing spot for strolling around. The hydrangeas form their own little forest, and for a second you forget you are in the middle of Kyoto city.

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16/06/2024

🍺 Asakusa Yokocho

Opened in 2022, Asakusa Yokocho is the new trendy spot to hang out near the famous Sensoji Temple. This lively indoor food hall aims to promote the lively atmosphere of Japanese festivals. Stall-like restaurants line the 4th floor of this building, offering Japanese food from sushi to yakitori. There are also regular festival performances held, like the Awaodori or Bon Odori dances.

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15/06/2024

💐 Hana Biyori

This botanical garden in west Tokyo is home to a 1,500 square-meter greenhouse which houses one of Japan’s largest flower chandeliers, made with over 300 plants. There are flower and plant workshops every day, from the art of bonsai to dry flower making. There’s also a projection mapping show multiple times a day to showcase the beauty of flowers throughout the seasons. Aside from flowers, there’s also cultural buildings in their outdoor Japanese garden.

Right next to Hana Biyori is Yomiuriland, which is an amusement park suitable for all ages.

If you’re looking for somewhere full of beautiful flowers, visit this spot in west Tokyo!

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13/06/2024

💜 Mizumoto Park's Irises

On the northeast side of Tokyo is Mizumoto Park. It is the largest park within the 23 special wards of Tokyo, and has the largest amount of Iris flowers in the region. In spring, it is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot for locals, and in autumn the tall metasequoia trees color the park in vibrant orange colors.

The park is free to visit and a really nice escape from the busy streets of central Tokyo.

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12/06/2024

🏯 Fukagawa Edo Museum

This small museum on this east side of Tokyo doesn’t get much attention, despite being a life-size recreation of life in the Edo period (1603-1868). There’s a vegetable store, a rice warehouse, a fire watch tower, a plaza shop with various restaurants and more that takes you back in time. On top of that, the speakers in the museum mimic sounds you would hear in that time, for example vendors calling out for customers.

There are also traditional events that take place, like shamisen performances and other forms of art on display.

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10/06/2024

🌺 Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Shuri Castle was built in the 13th century, when the Ryukyu kingdom ruled. It’s located on the main island of Okinawa, in Naha city. It was registered as Japan’s 11th World Heritage Site in December of 2000. Its bright vermillion colours are a key symbol of the culture of Okinawa.

A fire in 2019 heavily damaged the castle, and it is currently under construction until 2025.

While you cannot visit the inside of the castle, you can still visit the famous Shureimon Gate which is on the rare 2,000 yen bill.
You can also rent a traditional Okinawan kimono called "ryuso" and take a walk around the Shuri Kinjo area.

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09/06/2024

🎆 Fireworks in Atami, Shizuoka

The onsen town of Atami, which is under 40 minutes by shinkansen from Tokyo, has fireworks throughout the year. Many hotels have rooms with direct view of the fireworks on the water, making it an extra romantic weekend getaway. There are also many retro shopping streets, and even a castle.

2024 Atami fireworks dates:
- Summer: Jul 26, Aug 2/8/18/23
- Autumn: Sep 6, Oct 18, Nov 4
- Winter: Dec 8

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08/06/2024

💜 Iris Picking in Yokosuka, Kanagawa

Yokosuka Iris Garden has one of the most iris flowers in the area. With more than 140,000 irises, they bloom from late May to June. During the month-long bloom season, the staff also puts on traditional Japanese tea picking costumes to tend to the flowers. There’s also concerts every Sunday in June at the garden.

Festival dates: May 25th to June 23rd, 2024

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06/06/2024

🛖 Ouchijuku, the most famous postal town in Fukushima

Dating back to the 17th century, this postal town in the mountains of Fukushima connected Aizu with Nikko during the Edo Period (1603-1868). This is where travellers on their long journey could take a rest, with many businesses here providing accommodation and food. Soba noodles enjoyed with negi (Japanese long onion) is a famous dish here. To get a bird’s-eye view of the town, head towards the back of the road, up a set of stairs into the forest and you’ll find a breathtaking view of the iconic row of thatched-roof houses.

🚃 Getting there: Yunokami Onsen station (Aizu Railroad, 35 minutes from Aizu Wakamatsu Station)

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05/06/2024

💠 Hydrangeas meets train in Tokyo

Along the Inokashira Line, which runs from Shibuya to Kichijioji in west Tokyo, are rows and rows of hydrangeas that bloom in June. The unique part is that some of the trains are light blue, which matches the colour of the flowers, so it has become a popular subject for photographers.

One of the best spots to catch this view is between Nishi-Eifuku and Eifukucho stations. Hop off the train and walk along the train line to spot these flowers!

Nearby, you will also find Omiya Hachiman Shrine and Zenpukuji River, which is full of greenery and a lovely escape into nature within the hustle of Tokyo.

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03/06/2024

🌊 Kawadoko: River dining in Kyoto

One of the quintessential summer activities in Kyoto is “Kawadoko”. In order to cool down from the summer heat, platforms are set up on top of the river for visitors to dine over the cool flow of the river. You’ll see rows and rows of Kawadoko restaurants if you visit Kibune, which is a small town in the northern mountains of Kyoto city. And if you want a really special experience that can only be done in Japan, look for “nagashi somen” which is flowing noodles that slide down in a bamboo chute.

In the Kibune area, you will also find Kifune shrine, which enshrines the god of water. It’s the head shrine of 2,000 water god shrines across Japan and is a must visit if you are in Kibune.

Kawadoko season in Kyoto is from May to September.

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02/06/2024

💠 Summer in Kamakura

In just 40 minutes on the express train south of Tokyo, you’ll arrive at the beautiful historical city of Kamakura. It is known for its many temples, and June is one of the best times to go. During this time of the year, the hydrangeas start popping up in different shades of blue, purple, and white. Aside from hydrangeas, you’ll also find iris flowers.

Some of the famous shrines and temples that you can visit in June in Kamakura are:
- Hase-dera temple
- Meigetsuin temple
- Engaku-ji temple
- Tokei-ji temple

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01/06/2024

🫖 The Porcelain Shrine

Saga Prefecture is located in Kyushu, and is famous for its porcelain. You might have heard of the famous Arita-ware, Imari-ware, and Karatsu-ware, which all come from Saga. In Arita City, you will also find Sueyama Shrine, which is most famous for its white and blue porcelain torii gate. Aside from the torii gate, their shrine goods are also made of porcelain.

If you visit, also check out the Arita Ceramic Museum nearby. You’ll also find the Arita Ceramic Fair, which is Japan’s largest ceramic fair, and takes place during Golden Week (April 29th - May 5th) each year.

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30/05/2024

🪻Iris Flowers in Tokyo

Boasting 140 kinds and over 8,000 iris flowers, Shobunuma park is a nice local park to see Japanese Irises. It’s a free park to visit, and a lot of local school kids also have their daily walk there.

Aside from iris flowers, you will also find hydrangeas in bloom all around the park. There’s a small pond with ducks as well as wooden water mills, making it a picturesque and relaxing scenery to enjoy.

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29/05/2024

🗼Iikura Kumano Shrine Festival

In the Higashiazabu neighbourhood near Tokyo tower you will find this small shrine. They have their “Reitaisai” annual big festival during the first week of June. During the festival, will see a parade of their Mikoshi ( sacred religious palanquin) around the neighbourhood.

If you find yourself near Tokyo tower at that time, please stop by this event! Activities for kids is available at the nearby Iikura Park.

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27/05/2024

⛩ Miyajidake Shrine in Fukuoka

This shrine in Fukuoka is famous for their “Path of Light” which lights up twice a year in February and October. The setting sun lines up perfectly with the torii gates leading from the shrine to the ocean.

In the month of June, you can also see many Iris flowers in bloom. Their iris festival is held from mid-May to mid-June with over 100,000 Japanese irises on display.

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26/05/2024

🐈 Lucky cat making cafe

If you are feeling crafty and you love cats, head to Yanaka area in Tokyo to make your own lucky cat!

At Cafe Neko-e-mon you can choose your own unpainted lucky cat and make doodles on it while sipping on coffee or tea. Afterwards, walk around in Yanaka Ginza street which has many cat statues as well as other shops that are cat themed.

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25/05/2024

🌿 Quiet temple in Shinjuku

Can you believe that in the busy city area of Shinjuku, you can find this quiet temple to enjoy some matcha?

Youunju is a small temple located in Shinjuku that also operates a small open-air cafe. Visitors can sit down and enjoy a cup of matcha green tea paired with a Japanese sweet of the season.

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23/05/2024

👶🏻 Crying Sumo
Nakizumo, or crying sumo is a long standing tradition that can often be seen at Shinto shrines across Japan. It usually occurs near children’s day, and anyone with a baby can participate in this (advanced registration and fee required).
Two sumo wrestlers will hold up participating babies to “battle” with each other. The referee will often carry a scary mask to help the babies cry. It is said that a baby that cries loudly will grow up to be healthy.
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22/05/2024

☔️ Hydrangea spots in Tokyo
We will be heading into rainy season soon in June, which means that hydrangea flowers will be popping up all over Tokyo.

Here are some famous spots you can visit to enjoy these beautiful blooms:

1. Kyunakagawa River
2. Hakusan Shrine
3. Myohoji Temple

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20/05/2024

🏯 Gojoin at Japanese Castles

When visiting sacred places like temples and shrines in Japan, you can ask to receive a “Goshuin” or 御朱印 which is a seal/stamp to prove your visit. It has the name of the location as well as the date written on it.

Did you know that Japanese castles also do the same? Except they are called “Gojoin” or 御城印, where the second character "jo" represents castles. Often times they will have the family crest of the most prominent family that owned the castle in historical times. Most castles nowadays have been transformed into a museum where you can see artifacts from the castle.

Gojoin is a great way to remember when and which castle you visited while in Japan.

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19/05/2024

🦕 Fukui prefecture guide
Fukui prefecture is famous for dinosaurs ever since fossils were first found in the 1980s. But Fukui is more than their dinosaur findings. Now that the Hokuriku Shinkansen has been extended from Kanazawa to Tsuruga in Fukui, travellers from Tokyo can easily access the prefecture. Here are some spots you should consider visiting in Fukui:

1. Echizen-daibutsu: this temple houses a great buddha which towers at 17 meters and a 5-storey tall pagoda.
2. Mikuni: this seaside port town has a lot of preserved historical buildings as well as delicious seafood such as the Mikuni Echizen crab.
3. Awara Onsen: this onsen town was founded 130 years ago and over 20 ryokans to stay at, a perfect place to relax.
4. Fukui Prefectural Museum of Cultural History: in the city of Fukui, you’ll find one of the most impressive collection of items from the Showa era (1926-1989)
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18/05/2024

🍧 What is kakigori?
Kakigori is shaved-ice in dessert form, often paired with various types of fruits, sometimes matcha, and condensed milk. It is one of the most popular desserts in summer in Japan and can be found at many cafes, restaurants, or at a summer matsuri (festival).
Some of the most popular flavours include strawberry, condensed milk, matcha, and blue Hawaii.
Which one would you like to try?

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16/05/2024

🚃 Aesthetic train stations in Japan

There are so many themed and cute trains in Japan, but have you taken a look at aesthetic looking train stations?
1. Toyama City’s station is decorated by lots of flowers as tram lines weave in and out of the station, contrasting with the modern shinkansen on top which you can see through the windows.
2. Nebukawa station in Kanagawa prefecture is a small station on the coast. The blue and white coloured wooden building of the station stands out and matches the blue ocean in the background.
3. Sawara station in Chiba prefecture well reflects on the atmosphere of the town. Their preserved area along the stream has many old buildings that date back to the Edo-period.
4. Yunokami Onsen station in Fukushima is a rare building with a traditional thatched room. In spring it’s surrounded with cherry blossoms and in autumn the leaves colour the station in bright red and orange.

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15/05/2024

🚃 Day trip to Saitama from Tokyo
Just bordering Tokyo’s northern side is the prefecture of Saitama. It is connected to Tokyo by many different train lines and is easily accessible. If you’d like to explore beyond Tokyo’s crowded urban areas, consider heading north to Saitama. Here are 4 cities in Saitama you can explore:

1. Tokigawa Town: check out the Showa retro Tamagawa Onsen where you can not only enjoy a soak but also try dishes authentic to the era and region while relaxing in the many themed spaces they have
2. Gyoda city: it is not only home to Gyoda Castle, but is also a town that holds flower displays on a monthly basis called “hanachozu”
3. Kuki City: if you are looking for Kanto region’s oldest Shinto shrine, then head to Washinomiya Shrine
4. Chichibu: this mountainous area is known for its nature, and Chichibu Muse Park is known for their Ginkgo trees
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13/05/2024

🥩 Cities famous for Wagyu

Did you know that there are a lot of other delicious and famous beef beyond Kobe beef? While Kobe beef is internationally known, there are a lot of other wagyu beef that are just as delicious. Here are 3 other locations you can consider adding to your list if you are aiming to try some delicious wagyu during your trip:

1. Saga Prefecture
2. Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture
3. Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture

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12/05/2024

🌳 Free gardens in Tokyo

Did you know Tokyo has a whopping 12,000 parks? These include National government parks, National gardens, local Children’s parks and seaside parks. The majority of them are free to visit as well. If you’re looking to enjoy some greenery in this metropolis of a city, you will be able to find them pretty easily. Here are a few that you can visit to slow down the pace and be with nature:

1. Mori Gardens (Minato)
2. Kyu Yasuda Garden (Sumida)
3. Kokyogaien (Chiyoda)
4. Kitayama Park Iris Garden (Higashimurayama, Tokyo)

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11/05/2024

🏯 Nagoya City Guide

Nagoya can be reached in around 90 minutes on the Shinkansen from Tokyo. It is often overlooked since most travellers zoom past towards Kyoto and Osaka. However, the city has much to offer. If it is your first time, here are a few places you must visit in the city of Nagoya:

1. Nagoya Castle: Japan’s first castle to be a designated National Treasure
2. Legoland: the underrated theme park with short lines
3. Toyota Museum: learn about Toyota’s history which actually started from looming then turned into car manufacturing
4. Showa lifestyle museum: free museum and library to showcase life in the Showa era (1926-1989)
5. Osu shopping street: traditional roofed shopping street with over 1,200 shops and restaurants

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09/05/2024

🚅 Underrated Cities by Shinkansen

Most visitors will know Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, but there are so many more cities to explore beyond the golden route. Here are some cities that are still connected via the shinkansen that are less explored and less crowded:
1. Tohoku Shinkansen: Aomori City, Aomori
2. Joetsu Shinkansen: Niigata City, Niigata
3. Hokuriku Shinkansen: Fukui City, Fukui
4. Tokaido Shinkansen: Atami City, Shizuoka
5. Sanyo Shinkansen: Fukuyama City, Hiroshima

Which one will you be adding onto your list?

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🛖 Fukushima Prefecture This underrated prefecture is not only easily accessible via the Tohoku Shinkansen, it also has a lot of wonderful places to visit. Here are a few spots you should add to your itinerary: - Visit the postal town of Ouchijuku - Soak in Higashiyama Onsen - Climb Sazae Temple in Aizuwakamatsu - Visit the National Historical Site of Tsuruga Castle - Paint an Akabeko (famous local craft) at Nisshinkan ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #fukushima #japamguide

🫖 Saga Prefecture Spots Often overlooked, Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu is full of wonderful things to do. If you ever find yourself there, make sure to add one of these to your itinerary: - Soak in the bath of Ureshino Onsen - Browse the porcelain of Arita - Visit the iconic Inari shrines: Yutoku Inari, and Ouo Inari Shrine - Transform into and learn how to dance like a Geisha ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #sagaprefecture #japanguide

🪷 What is Hanachozu? If you've been to a Shinto Shrine or Buddhist Temple in Japan, you'll often see a water basin for you to wash and purify your hands at the entrance. That is called a "Chozuya". In recent years, especially during covid, when sharing a hand washing basin was not encouraged, many shrines and temples have started to decorate their Chozuya with beautiful flowers ("Hana" in Japanese). And this is how Hanachozu became popular. ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #hanachozu #japaneseshrine

🐎 June Events in Japan June is Japan's rainy season, and it starts to get humid and hot. But not to worry, there are many wonderful events to attend. Here are 3 of our favorites, make sure you save this reel so you don't miss them! - First Sunday of June: Yabusame at Omi Jingu (Shiga) - Until June 16th Katsushika Shobu Matsuri (Tokyo) - All of June: Bunkyo-ku Ajisai Matsuri (Tokyo) ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japanfestivals #japaninjune #japanevents

🚃 Day trips from Tokyo With the extensive train system, there’s so many day trips you can take from Tokyo. Other than the famous Kawaguchiko to see Mount Fuji, what else can you see? Here are 4 cities you can see as a day trip from Tokyo: 1. Narita city, Chiba (Not just an airport, but so much more to explore around Naritasan Shin Shoji temple) 2. Tochigi City, Tochigi (Old preserved town with lots of museums) 3. Takasaki, Gunma (The hometown of daruma) 4. Kamakura, Kanagawa (Beautiful town with many shrines and temples as well as hydrangeas and irises in June) Which one will you be adding to your itinerary? ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japanguide

🍣 Must Try Foods in Tokyo When visiting Japan, it can be overwhelming to decide on what food to try. There are so many options, but here are a few items you can try when in Tokyo: 1. Chankonabe (Sumo Wrestler’s food) 2. Taiyaki (fish-shaped custard cake) 3. Kakigori (Shaved ice) 4. Sushi & Sashimi from Toyosu Market Which one would you like to try? ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #tokyofoodie

💮 What are Eki Stamps? In Japan, it is very popular to collect Eki stamps, or station stamps. These can be found especially at JR stations near the station gates or at the ticketing office. Sometimes you can find other stamps for the city at their tourist information center, or if the destination has a castle, it will be at the castle office. The stamps vary in size, however generally it can fit into a notebook the size of your palm. They are free of charge so it is a great way to remember all of the places you’ve visited in Japan. Next time you travel to Japan, don’t forget to carry around a small notebook to collect Eki stamps! ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japanguide #ekistamp

📆 3 Major events in Japan in May May is around the corner and here are 3 events you should not miss: 1. Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo (May 12-16) 2. Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto (May 15) 3. Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa, Tokyo (May 17-19) Save this reel so you don't miss these events! ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japanguide #japanevents #japaninmay

👺 Unique Souvenirs from Japan It's easy to find many souvenir stores near tourist spots, but here are some unique and authentic souvenirs that are excellent to bring home to share with family and friends: 1. Dagashiya: These are traditional Japanese shops that sell snacks and toys, and are a part of every Japanese kid's childhood. 2. Japanese cards from stationary stores: seasonal cards are very popular and unique in Japan. Plus, these will fit very well into your suitcase without taking much space 3. Gacha toys: these can be found easily at designated shops. You can find miniature models of anything you can think of, but there are many traditional Japanese items from castles to snacks. ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japanesesouvenir #omiyage

🚃 3 Special Trains in Japan 1. The lucky cat train: this runs in Setagaya Ward in Tokyo at random from Sangenjaya Station and will take you to Gotokuji Temple, the origin of the lucky cat 2. etSETOra takes you from Hiroshima to Onomichi. It has a beautiful ocean view of Setouchi Inland sea. The train is also equipped with a bar, and special food is served on the train 3. Chichibu La View takes you from Ikebukuro to Chichibu. The large windows give you a panoromic view of Saitama's beautiful nature. In Chichibu, you'll find Pink Moss from mid April to early May. ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japantrains #luckycattrain #etSetora #chichibulaview

🌼 Spring blooms after Cherry Blossoms If you are in Japan between April and June, there are many beautiful flowers you can spot. Aside from Cherry Blossoms, these are some of the main flowers you will find in many gardens and flower parks in Japan. So if you missed Cherry Blossoms, don't worry. There are still many beautiful blooms to find in Japan. ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #springinjapan #japanguide

🪻 Ashikaga Great Wisteria Festival With over 350 wisteria trees, this garden is one of the most breath taking places you can visit in Japan from mid-April to May. Most of us think of wisteria as purple flowers, but here they even have a collection of white and light pink flowers. On top of that you’ll also find azaleas and lupins blooming alongside. There’s a few cafes and restaurants as well as gift shops for you to enjoy. If you stay after nightfall, there’s a beautiful light up of the flowers to enjoy. Add this to your list of places to visit in Japan! ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japaninapril #japanguide

🌸 Spring in Tohoku Only 3% of international visitors of Japan travel north to Tohoku region. There are 6 prefectures in total and they can all be easily reached by the Shikansen. Because it is not yet well known, the Cherry Blossom experiences there are much more pleasant with lesser crowds. All of the footage from this reel are taken from Aomori prefecture, so make sure to add it to your list of places to go to in Japan! ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japanspring #tohoku #japanguide #cherryblossoms

🌙 Night time Cherry Blossom Viewing 🌸 It is very popular to have light up events during Cherry Blossom season so those who don’t have free time till the evening can enjoy these beautiful flowers. There are many spots you can enjoy, here are some iconic spots in Tokyo: 1. Shibuya’s Sakura Dori: a small street with pink lanterns and a row of cherry blossoms 2. Nakameguro: this is the most popular with many food stalls, restaurants, and even champagne served along the river 3. Rikugien Garden: They have many weeping cherry trees and a large tree to enjoy Which one do you want to visit? ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #sakura #sakuralightup #cherryblossomlightup

💃🏻 Tokyo’s Underrated Neighbourhoods 🐈 You’ve heard of Shibuya and Shinjuku, but you’re looking for something a bit more quiet and authentic. Here are 3 neighbourhoods to consider next time you’re in Tokyo: 1. Kagurazaka: full of shops and restaurants, and a small-scale Awa Odori performance in summer during the Kagurazaka Matsuri 2. Yanaka: a shopping street full of cats, whether alive, as statues, or products. Also lots of street food to be found and unique retro cafes 3. Togoshi: more cats at Togoshi Hachiman shrine, and a shopping street that is authentic for locals with many quirky stores Have you heard of any of them? Which one do you want to visit? ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #tokyo #tokyoguide

📆 March Events in Japan Of course we are excited about Cherry blossom coming up, but what are some other events that are happening in March? March 10-24: Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka March 3-4: Jindaiji Daruma Festival in Tokyo Feb 10- March 3: Kujuku Island Oyster Eating festival in Nagasaki Which one would you like to attend? ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #japanguide #marchinjapan

🌸 Kyoto Cherry Blossom Spots Spring in Kyoto is the most beautiful at the tail end of March and first week of April. There are so many beautiful spots, and here are a few you can’t miss when you visit: - Philosopher’s Path - Heian Jingu and Okazaki Canal - Gion Area - Maruyama Park Save this post so you don’t miss these spots in Kyoto ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #cherryblossoms #kyoto #sakura

🌸 Plum festivals in Tokyo Plum blossoms bloom during February in Japan, and there’s lots of plum festivals where you can join and admire the flowers, especially for their amazing smells. Here are 3 spots that are known for their plum flowers in Tokyo. Save this so you don’t miss the events ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #plumblossoms #plumfestival

🌸 Early blooming Kawazu-Zakura Kawazu-zakura is an early blooming blossom hailing from Kawazu city of Shizuoka prefecture. During mid to late February, rows of incredible pink trees appear. But besides that, you can also spot them in Tokyo in these places: - Yoyogi Park - Kyu Nakagawa river - Sakura Jingu shrine Save this list if you plan to be in Japan in February ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan! #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #kawazuzakura #cherryblossoms #tokyo #yoyogipark

April in Japan

🏯 Castles and Cherry Blossoms 🌸 The unique combination of Japanese castles with Cherry Blossoms is something precious and special that can only be seen in a very limited time once a year. All 3 of these castles are surrounded by beautiful Cherry blossoms which bloom early April. Make sure you plan your trip around that time if you want to see them! ✈️ Follow @japanspecialist_uk to learn more about Japan #japanspecialist #japanspecialist_uk #sakura #cherryblossoms #japanesecastles #odawaracastle #himeji #nagoyacastle

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