Relax and picnic by the lake, watch performances and exhibitions, and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in the middle of the country without the chaos and craziness that can come with spending the day in crowded cities.To get here, you can take a bus to the Jecheon Intercity bus terminal...
As I’vewritten about on my Japan blog, any month of year is the best time to visit Japan as each season is beautifully different to the next — but the window of time where cherry blossoms(sakura さくら in Japanese)dominate the country with their incredible show is a truly special trea...
To keep an eye on the blossoms, Mayhew suggests using the Bloom Watch tool on the festival's website for the most up-to-date information about where the trees are in the blooming cycle. "You can still enjoy the days before and after peak bloom; there's so much to take advantage of,...