Cherry Blossoms

2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast

We expect the peak of this year's season to take place in early April in many of Japan's major cities.

Food and Culture in Hiroshima

Exploring Hiroshima's food and culture

Luxury getaway to Iseshima by train

2 day trip sightseeing in the Shima Peninsula and Ise Jingu

Sponsored Story

A look at the Osaka expo site ahead of its opening

The hells of Beppu Onsen

A relaxing 2-days in Japan's best loved hot spring resort

Hachijojima, one of Tokyo’s farthest islands

Whales, hiking and island cuisine

Travel Alerts See More Stories

Regions of Japan

See all destinations

Things to know before you depart

Find the best mode of transport for your trip

Choose the right places to stay overnight

Itinerary ideas

Inspiration for creating your own trip plan

Let somebody do the planning for you

How to avoid cultural mistakes

See All Planning Tools

Cherry Blossoms

Snow Destinations

See All Interests

Cherry Blossoms

Early cherry blossom report from Kawazu

Full bloom is expected around early March

Featured Story

Discovering more of Fukui City

Only 3 hours from Tokyo by the Hokuriku Shinkansen

Travel Guide

Karuizawa Day Trip from Tokyo

Sponsored Story

Exploring Kanazawa and Kyoto

A two-night trip with Mitsui Garden Hotels

Travel Guide

Guide to plum blossom viewing

A list of some gardens and shrines famous for plum blossoms