With its beautifully preserved historical buildings and immaculately landscaped grounds, Nijo Castle is arguably Kyoto’s most impressive attraction. This spring ...

A Unesco World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Daigoji is an expansive temple complex covering an entire mountainside. Come spring, ...

Formerly Japan's capital for over a millennium, Kyoto is full of famous temples, shrines, and places of note that appear in classic literature. Many of these places are famous for seeing Kyoto cherry ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CHOYA UME STUDIO, a hands-on workshop operated by the renowned Umesh brand CHOYA where visitors can make their own Umesh or Ume syrup. A special spring ...

In Japan, there are a number of parks, gardens, and streets that are famous for their cherry blossom trees, drawing visitors to them every spring when the flowers come into bloom. There’s another ...

Cherry blossom season is ending in Tokyo, with people enjoying one last opportunity to savor the fleeting beauty of the sakura in bloom. On April 10, falling petals created delicate, swirling patterns ...

It won’t be long until the sakura return to the boughs of Japan’s cherry blossom trees, and while that’s certainly something to get excited about, what’s arguably just as great is that sakura are ...

Seasonal Limited Drink: "SAKURA HANAMI UME SODA" A non-alcoholic beverage inspired by spring, harmonizing the aroma of Sakura with the refreshing tartness of Ume. This drink offers a soft, soothing ...