Golden Week in Tokyo: Everything you need to know
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
May is the official start of festival season in Tokyo. With mega-fests like Sanja Matsuri and the Golden Week holiday, you're spoiled for choice!
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other Tokyo flower festivals will take your breath away well into late spring.
Cherry blossom season snuck up on all of us this year. But don't worry, there's still time for these late-blooming spots.
A chance to see the infamous penis festival, puppies, a courtesan parade and more!
Where to see sakura after dark this spring.
Cherry blossom festivals are back for 2023. Celebrate sakura season with beautiful blooms, street food, and a lively atmosphere.
Get you in the mood for spring! Pick from the popular spots, less-crowded areas, day trips, hikes and more this spring.
There are some rules though. Here's everything you need to know.
Important cherry blossom forecast update! The blossoms are coming a whole week earlier than usual!
Must-see cherry blossom, tulip, and wisteria locations easily accessible from Tokyo.
Spring is coming soon, so what better way to welcome the season than with cherry blossoms, fire-walking, St.Patrick's Day & more!
Find out where, when, and how to see winter cherry blossoms while you're in Tokyo.
Find the prettiest plum blossom spots in town.
Take a ride to experience the best of the season—many tours can still be booked!
What of hanami picnics if cherry blossom festivals are canceled (again)?
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
Sakura Furusato Square in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, is the ultimate spring day trip. See fields of tulips blooming at the yearly Sakura Tulip Festa!
Tucked away in little-known corners and against Tokyo Tower views.
Traditional Japanese gardens, teahouses, flora and fauna, or just a place to relax—these parks are the perfect break from the concrete jungle.
See hydrangeas in spring, hills of baby blue eyes in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and bright-red camellias in winter.
Tokyo events for Monday, February 3 to Sunday, February 9, 2020
Planning your trip to Tokyo but not sure of the best time to come? There are pros and cons to each season.
Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.