It is time to be in Japan. And now. On Monday (March 24), the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the 2025 cherry ...

The cherry blossom season announcement comes just a day after Japan witnessed its first bloom of the year in the southwestern ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

KYOTO—Rising temperatures blessed many places around Japan this weekend, including Kyoto, where Kawazu cherry blossoms have ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

There’s another aspect to the sakura seasonal cycle, though, as certain cafes and sweets shops deliver amazing cherry blossom desserts year after year, and one of those is Itohkyuemon. Itohkyuemon is, ...

This spring, go see a 1,000 year-old sakura tree, a castle surrounded by cherry blossoms, a riverside carnival and more ...

Nothing captures the imagination of a nation quite like ‘sakura’ season in Japan – and it delivers a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience ...