Luminous
The Sakura of Komatsunagi: Petals and Legends
Step away for a moment from the springtime cliché of Tokyo's crowded alleys to come and admire this majestic cherry tree. A solitary guardian, perched on a small hill by the banks of the Mao River, in the Awara region (Nagano Prefecture).
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Kanazawa Spring and Winter
A city of heritage and history, Kanazawa offers a charming stroll through the Japan of yesteryear. From sakura to snow, a guided tour in two stages.
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The Funaya of Ine
Nestled on a strip between land and sea, this picturesque village with its houses on stilts offers a landscape of rare beauty.
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Takayama Inari Shrine
Follow the Senbon-Torii path through the red gates to meet the foxes and the goddess Inari ...
Ethereal
The Floral Paradise of Ashikaga
The stars of this floral park? Wisteria of all colours on over 9 hectares: a magical spectacle not to be missed!
Lively
In the Alleyways of Hida-Furukawa
This traditional township in the heart of Gifu prefecture comes alive every spring for the hadaka matsuri festival ...
Ethereal
Miharu Takizuka: The Most Beautiful Cherry Tree in Japan
A miraculous survivor of the 2011 earthquake, the blossom of the thousand-year-old cherry tree attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year!
Vibrant
Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple
This 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple lights up with beauty when spring comes. Its flowering azalea groves display the most beautiful colours.
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Natadera Temple
Natadera Temple, in the suburb of Komatsu (Ishikawa prefecture) a few kilometres from Kanazawa city, belongs to the Shingon Buddhist sect.
