Discover the 9 best cherry blossom spots in Japan for 2026, from Tokyo and Kyoto to Mount Fuji. Plan your sakura trip with bloom forecasts, travel tips and top hanami locations.

The arrival of spring in Japan changes the landscape in a way few other natural events can ...

Even with the festival officially canceled, Fujiyoshida expects crowds to continue. The park where the event is usually held ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season in 2026 promises spectacular views and an unforgettable travel experience as the iconic sakura trees burst into bloom across the country. Sakura, deeply rooted in ...

A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fuelled by the weak yen. The city, however, admits ...

Authorities scrap Arakurayama Sengen park cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji because of tourists trespassing, littering and ‘defecating in private yards’ ...

Spring calls forth one of Japan’s most coveted flora-inspired celebrations: the cherry blossom season! Every March and April, sakura trees in full bloom line the streets of Japan in an aesthetic pink ...

The season of all things pretty and pink is upon us. In an effort to give visitors and locals a chance to map out their sakura (cherry blossom) plans, a Cherry Blossom Watch forecast was released last ...

In a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled Dior’s Fall 2025 collection in the serene gardens of Toji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the ...