Best Spring Destinations In Kansai

A Row Of Cherry Trees, One Of The Best 100 Cherry Trees In Japan, At The Side Of Lake BiwaKaizu Osaki

Kaizu-osaki, a scenic spot at the north of Lake Biwa, there is a row of cherry trees. And about 900 trees of Somei-yoshino(a popular kind of Japanese cherry tree) make us attracted by its fantastic spring scenery.

The Best Time To See Now! A Weeping Plum Tree In Full Bloom At The Grand Shrine Of HoyokeJyonangu Shrine

Plum blossoms tell us that spring comes soon and now is the best time to see. Here's Jyonan-gu shrine is famous for a weeping plum tree and has paid attention these days. Hoyoke means praying for the safety of travels, moving and so on.

Amazing! So Magnificent Springtime SceneryFujiwara Palace Site

The magnificent flower fields of canola flower, cherry blossom, and beautiful sky! When all of the three appears at the same time, we can see a photogenic harmony of springtime.

Cherry Blossom Reflections & Rafts Of PetalsHikone Castle

Hikone Castle is a popular cherry blossom spot in Shiga. When the blossoms begin to fall, many rafts of petals appear on the moat and make the cherry blossom reflections more beautiful. If you want to take photos, after the lights-out is better than when it's lighted. There're less people and you can take the whole cherry blossom equally in your photos without going whitish. You're encouraged to come to Shiga!

A Rice Bow Of Row Young sardine In A Seafood RestaurantRoadside Station

They call 'Nama-shirasu', row young sardine, that is caught in the local Iwaya port and served by only the particular way of dealing to keep it fresh. And you can't eat it everywhere. Here serves Nama-shirasu with homemade citrus soy sauce.

A Gorgeous Contest Of FlowersAwaji Yumebutai

What a nice flower bed! You can see the seasonal flowers and the nice Scenery of Osaka Bay. I think it's good to go with your family and take a lunch box.

Japan's Largest Torii Arch With Cherry Blossom & The Milky WayKumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

Great Torii Arch Of Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine is the largest torii in Japan, and it's 34 meters high and 42 meters wide, which is really big as we see it actually. In spring, the cherry blossoms can be seen at the bottom of the torii arch, and innumerable stars appear above it, for it's located southern part of Wakayama.

Cherry Blossoms At Daigo Temple, Well Known As Taiko Hideyoshi's Cherry Blossom Viewing At DaigoDaigoji Temple

A famous spot for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto. A festival 'Ho-taiko cherry blossom viewing parade' is held every year on the second Sunday in April. You shouldn't miss Sanboin's beautiful circuit style garden designed by Hideyoshi himself. Ho-taiko is an another name of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Stunning View In Spring! The Fantastic & Beautiful Purple WorldByakugou-ji Temple

Located at Tamba in Hyogo Prefecture, Byakugou-ji Temple is celebrated for the wisteria. You can see wisteria flowers blooming beautifully every year. At night, the wisteria are lit up, and makes very fantastic and beautiful scene. ◎Byakugou-ji Temple will get very crowded during the wisteria season, so it's better for you to visit with enough time. And please have good manners.

Like A Paradise On Earth! A Cherry Blossom Garden Dyed PinkHaradani En

At Haradani, the environs of Kyoto, this garden is opened in spring and autumn. Various seasonal plants and flowers entertain the visitors, especially, spring cherry blossom is much worth seeing. Although it could be very crowded in cherry blossom season, you must come all this way to see this pink garden.

Early & Late Blooming Cherries! Various Kinds At A Former 'Cherry Blossom Shrine'Kurumazaki Shrine

At the precinct called 'Cherry Blossom Shrine' since Heian period (in around 800), you can enjoy various cherry blossoms, such as early Kawazu-zakura and late Nioi-zakura, for as long as one month. There're many picturesque places that has beautiful contrast with blue sky and shrine's vermilion colors, though it's a small shrine.◎About 15 kinds and 40 cherry blossom trees that you can enjoy blossoms for one month. Entrance free. A shrine office opens 9:00-17:00.

Made 100 Yeas Ago! 'Yamatona Hina Festival' With Lots Of Hina DollsGenkuro Inari-jinja Shrine

At 'Yamato Hina festival' held by the whole town, there're many hina dolls displayed in a shrine office. Such as hanging hina dolls and some made 100 years ago, they're worth seeing. You'll be attracted to the flowery scene in the slight aroma of plum blossoms.

As Many As 1 Million Flowers Of Japanese Iris! Gregarious Place Located Calmly In A Country Of HeadspringGregarious Japanese Irises

Gregarious Japanese irises was unexpectedly found by a photographer a few years ago. At the time of full-bloom, the whole scenery even the face of a mountain is wrapped in a white world of Japanese irises.◎One report says there're as many as 4 million flowers there. The best season to see is May. During the period, a rest place is prepared. Parking lot is free.

Cherry Blossom Tunnel & Carpet With The Scenic Countryside Of Tamba AreaNanatani River, Yawagagi-no Michi Street

I was totally fasinated by the long line of trees and a tunnel of cherry blossom. For the good balance with calm scenery of a countruside and greens, you can enjoy the landscape you cannot see in cities.◎A famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tamba area. As long as 1km, and 1500 cherry trees. At Sakura Park nearby, there're 28 kinds and 280 trees of cherry blossom.

Vivid Gold Colors A Shrine. A Famous Place Of Japanese RoseMatsunoo Taisha Shrine

Matsuo Taisha, where about 3000 trees of Japanese rose (yamabuki) blooms, is popular as the best place in Kansai region. Vivid gold flowers looks beautiful with fresh greens and blue sky, and have fascinating smells. You can enjoy some different kinds of petal type, and also the white Japanese rose at a pay garden.◎Yamabuki Festival 4/10-5/5, 5:00-18:00. During this event, they entertain the visitors with amazake for free.

A Secret Spot In Saga! Splendid Weeping Cherry Blossom Trees Standing In A Grand GardenHeiankyo

During the period of opening to the public, anyone can enter for free. But it's a little known, so you can view the cherry blossoms leisurely. The well kept garden is refreshing, and lighten up weeping cherry blossom trees are worth seeing!◎A religious facility of Sekai Kyusai Kyo. It's open to public in the season of cherry blossom, fresh greens and fall foliage. You can enter for free and receive a treat of green tea. They notice the open date in HP.

Blooming Cherry Trees Welcome You! Randen's Special 'Cherry Blossom Tunnel'Cherry Blossom Tunnel

Runden running under the cherry blossom tunnel is a special scenery in spring. One lovely coach produces the picturesque scene with the surrounding. At the time of full-bloom, they have 'night cherry blossom train' to be able to enjoy the tunnel throughout a day.◎Night cherry blossom train' has no lights in the coach and goes slowly under the illuminated cherry trees. The schedule will be announced in HP.

Bust Into Flames To The Spring Night Sky! 'Otaimatsu' Of Saga Shaka-do, One Of The 3 Biggest Flame Festival In KyotoSeiryo-ji Temple (Saga Shaka-do)

Otaimatsu' had originally divined the good or bad harvest of rice. 7 meters tall three torches come into flames and lighten the spring night sky. You can see it so close as to be showered with sparks!◎Otaimatsu' is held on 3/15 every year and starts around 20:00. On the same day, 'Nehan-e' (15:00~) and 'Saga Dainenbutsu-kyogen' (15:30~) are also carried out. You can see them for free.

AYABE ROSE GARDEN With 1200 Roses As A Symbol Of The Citizens In AyabeAYABE ROSE GARDEN (inside Ayabe Gunze Square)

AYABE ROSE GARDEN has 120 kinds and 1200 trees of roses. The citizens and volunteers take care of the roses which are worth seeing including 'Souvenir d'Anne Frank' presented by Anne's father.◎Spring Rose Festival held from May to June, many people visit here. 9:00~17:00 No holidays during the festival. No admission fee.

Wrapped In Aroma Of 20 Thousand Plum Blossom Trees♡ At A Famous Plum Garden In NaraAnou Plum Garden

Anou Plum Garden has been well known as a great spot in even Nara Prefecture, and there're as many as 20 thousand plum trees covering from the foot to the middle of the hills. Wrapped in sweet aroma of white and pink plum blossoms, you can enjoy peaceful walking!◎In 2018, you can't drive in the plum Garden, please check the details in HP. You can use a parking area, and walk from there.