Kinchakuda Red Spider Lily Festival: the Perfect September Day Trip Near Tokyo
In this article, Iād like to share with you another of my favorite flower festival near Tokyo: the Kinchakuda Red Spider Lily Festival. Every September, the Kinchakuda Manjushage Park, located in the serene countryside of Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture, is transformed into a scarlet sea of flowers, with the blooming of over 5 millions of red spider lilies. Read on if youād like to know more about this fantastic event!
Discover Two Stunning Hydrangea Spots Near Mt. Fuji by Lake Kawaguchiko
In this short article, I'm going to share with you two spectacular places to admire hydrangeas in Yamaguchi Prefecture, near Lake Kawaguchi. If you're planning to explore Fujikawaguchiko to see Mount Fuji in summer and you're also a flower lover looking for places to admire hydrangeas during your stay, read on!
Discover Kamakuraās Hydrangeas: Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Kamakura is a fantastic and popular excursion from Tokyo all year round, but particularly in June, when the rainy season transforms this ancient city into a hydrangea fairytale. In this article, you can read about the walking itinerary I followed on a day trip from Tokyo to admire the hydrangeas in Kamakura, but also to see many of the main sights of Kamakura while introducing some lesser-known spots that I particularly enjoyed.
Where to Admire Hydrangeas in Tokyo: Three Spots Not to Miss
For me, June in Tokyo is a source of excitement because it's synonymous with hydrangeas! Called ajisai (ē“«é½) in Japanese, these charming flowers colour Tokyo's temples, parks and gardens in large bushes. In this article, I will share with you three amazing places to admire hydrangeas in Tokyo, which are quite different from one another, but all very charming in their own way.
Five Flower-Viewing Day Trips from Tokyo Youāll Love in Spring
In this article, I want to share my top 5 flower-viewing day trips to do from Tokyo in spring. I am a big flower lover, and I am always enjoying sharing flower-related events, walks and day trips in Japan. I thought Iād share my top picks for flower-viewing spots, from February to May, that can all easily be enjoyed as day trips from central Tokyo.
A Day Trip to Ashikaga Flower Park from Tokyo: Things to Do and How to Get There
Ashikaga Flower Park, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is an enchanting day trip from Tokyo that I recommend to flower lovers like me, especially in spring when you can admire the splendour of its breathtaking wisteria. If you are looking for a place to to surround yourself with colourful flowers for a day, then you should consider this destination.
Garden Necklace Yokohama: A Colourful Springtime Stroll Through Yokohama Harbour
Yokohama is one of my favourite day trips from Tokyo. Every year, the city organises the āGarden Necklace Yokohamaā Event, which celebrates flower blossoming and springtime in the city's various green spaces. From March to June, Yokohama's parks and gardens celebrate spring with impressive flower displays, from cherry blossom to tulips, roses, azaleas and much more.
Day Trip Guide to Hitachi Seaside Park: 10 Suggestions for a Memorable Visit
Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi Seaside Park is a large and breathtaking park known in Japan for its vibrant seasonal flowers. The park is particularly famous for its awe-inspiring field of nemophila in spring and its red kochias in autumn. In this article, I offer 10 suggestions based on my own experience that I hope can be useful and inspiring for people interested in visiting this astonishing park, whatever the season.
Nemophila Paradise at Hitachi Seaside Park: A Must-See Spring Outing from Tokyo
Hitachi Seaside Park, a large park located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is home to one of nature's most enchanting floral spectacles. In spring, you can walk through an ocean of blue flowers: a field of over 5 million nemophila. As a flower lover, I highly recommend this spellbinding seasonal event if you are in Japan during this time of the year.
The Best Cherry Blossom and Tulip Park Near Tokyo: Showa Kinen Park
Showa Kinen Park, located in the town of Tachikawa, is by far my favourite park near Tokyo. Accessible in 45 minutes by train from central Tokyo, the park is very popular for the autumn foliage, but is also an absolute must for admiring the cherry blossoms in spring. Not only are there many cherry trees in the park, but they also bloom at the same time as rapeseed and tulips, from late March to early April, transforming the area into a breathtaking floral paradise.
A Day in Kobe: an Exciting Day Trip Itinerary from Osaka or Kyoto
As Japan's sixth-largest city and capital of Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe offers plenty to do. If you're looking for a day trip that's easily accessible from Osaka (or Kyoto), Kobe may be just what you're looking for. In this article, you can read about the day trip itinerary I followed to discover this city.
Soga Plum Festival: 10 Photos to Make You Want to Go
Here are some of my favourite photos from my visit to the Soga Plum Festival in 2023. I hope they'll inspire you to find out more about this amazing but little-known festival that takes place near Tokyo in February, and to add the Soga Plum Festival to your Japan travel bucket list!
Amazing Plum Blossoms Near Tokyo: the Soga Plum Festival
The Soga Plum Festival is my favorite Ume matsuri (plum blossom festival) near Tokyo. It is held every year in February to celebrate the blossoming of 35,000 plum trees. Located to the north-east of Odawara, it is easily accessible by train from central Tokyo, and makes a great day-trip idea from the Japanese capital in February.
Ueno Peony Garden: a Must-see in Tokyo for Flower Lovers
An article to learn more about the Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden, an absolute must for flower lovers in Tokyo.
My Favorite Places to See Cherry Blossom in Tokyo
In this article, I introduce famous and lesser-known places in Tokyo that I have visited or would like to go to to admire these beloved flowers, as well as some tips to know in advance to make the most of this incredible and busy period.
A Walk in Setagaya: Plum Blossoms and Lucky Cat Temple
If you like flowers, fun temples and generally exploring lesser known, more local places, this walk in Setagaya, Tokyo during the plum blossom season is for you!
Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show
An event in Tokyo in February for flower lovers is the Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show, one of the largest orchid exhibitions in the world. It is an event where hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of orchids are displayed in a huge exhibition hall, the Tokyo Dome.
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