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!
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.
Mitaki-dera, a Hidden Gem in Hiroshima for Temple Lovers
Having been to Hiroshima three times, I was keen to discover some lesser-known places around Hiroshima and decided to visit Mitaki-dera. Particularly beautiful in autumn and spring, this atmospheric temple nestling on the forested slopes of Mount Mitaki is an ideal nature getaway from Hiroshima. I spent a couple of hours exploring Mitaki-dera and was deeply touched by the serenity and beauty of this place.
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.
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!
15 Pictures of the Sapporo Snow Festival 2023
An article with some of my favourite photos from my trip to Sapporo in February 2023 to see the snow festival.
15 Pictures that Will Make You Want to Visit Showa Kinen Park in Autumn
A selection of 15 pictures to give you an idea of the beauty of Showa Kinen Park, a huge park in Tachikawa city, near Tokyo, in autumn.
10 Pictures that Will Make You Want to Visit Koyasan
See some of my favorite pictures from my day trip to Koyasan from Osaka.
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