One of the highly notable spring blossoms in Japan is certainly plum blossom. In Japanese it’s known as “Ume.” The flower is uniquely beautiful and often overshadowed by the legendary […]
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Autumn Leaves in Osaka | Is it Worth a Visit?
In comparison with the fall colors of Kyoto, Tokyo, Nikko, Nara, Hakone, Kamakura, Hokkaido, and Tohoku, Osaka seems to me a less popular destination. If you take a look at […]
Autumn Leaves in Nara | Travel Guide 2024
Traveling to Nara prefecture in the fall often means sharing loving-kindness (metta). Do you know why? Nara is home to many beautiful sacred temples including hundreds of sacred deer with […]
Plum Blossom Festival at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Viewing plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is a must thing to do in Kyoto during early spring. My every visit to this historic shrine was fabulous with lots of […]
10 Best Places to See Cherry Blossom in Kyoto
Kyoto is a very beautiful place to visit, and live, especially in spring and autumn seasons. Hanami makes it a perfect destination to explore all the top recommended cherry blossoms […]
10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
Planning your fall foliage trip to Kyoto? These 10 destinations are famous for their stunning fall colors and come alive with red, yellow and orange leaves for at least a […]
Autumn Leaves in Kyoto | Visit Kansai 2026
Kyoto is a heaven of fall foliage in Japan. You will feel it when you take a trip to this oldest city of Japan in autumn. Wondering where to go […]