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This is Ago Bay in Mie prefecture and from Yokoyama Observatory, you get one of the most stunning panoramic views in the area. This region is famous for the beautiful Ria coastline where the sea winds through layers of forested hills and tiny islands. It is really peaceful and honestly feels like such a hidden gem compared to the more crowded viewpoints in Japan. Would you wanna come here?#agobay #mieprefecture #japantravel #hiddengemjapan #visitjapan
While it is a famously safe country, showing up without knowing the unwritten rules is a quick way to ruin the night. Swipe through for the actual tips you need before you head into the neon lights! SAVE this for your trip! 💾#osakanightlife #japantravel #osaka #japantips #japanbars
We are celebrating our 10 year anniversary by letting you in on our actual favourite places to go in Japan! What's YOUR favourite place in Japan? Let us know in the comments.#japantravel #japantrip #hiddenjapan #localjapan #japantravelguide
Seeing them up close at Toba Aquarium in Mie is honestly such a heart-melting experience. 🥹 They are so playful and really manage to steal everyone’s attention within seconds. I could not stop smiling watching them swim, tumble around, and hold food with those tiny paws!Even though the line can get pretty long, it is well structured so you get a decent amount of time to observe them. Sometimes the best travel moments aren’t the big landmarks, they are just meeting the cutest residents along the way. Would you stop to see these otters?#tobaaquarium #mieprefecture #japantravel #japantravelguide #visitjapan
If you are anything like us, you are probably planning on hitting as many sakura festivals as you can this spring 🤭 But if you are short on time and need to know which one actually fits your style, here is a quick guide:🌸 Ueno Sakura Festival: For those who want an all-out party with picnic mats, beer, and loud (often drunk) groups surrounded by more than 1,000 sakura trees. 🌸 Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival: For those who want a romantic night walk with pink sparkling wine and lanterns reflecting over the canal. 🌸 Koganei Sakura Matsuri: For those who need actual space to breathe (or have kids who love running around) and want a massive park where you can sit down without getting into other people's space. 🌸 Chiyoda City Sakura Festival: For those who want to paddle through the petals on a rowboat along the Imperial Palace moat and see the trees lit up at night. 🌸 Bokutei Sakura Festival: For those who want the iconic shot of the Tokyo Skytree framed by cherry blossoms along the Sumida River.We reviewed and compared 10 major Tokyo Sakura Festivals on the blog.#tokyosakura #japansakura #japantravel #tokyospring #sakurafestival
‼️ Please note that the event details are subject to change. Please always refer to the official pages for the latest information. ‼️👉 Bokutei Cherry Blossom Festival 墨堤さくらまつり Sumida Park 隅田公園 Sumida, Tokyo March 20th - Early April👉 333 Carp Streamers and Sanma Streamer 東京タワー「333匹の鯉のぼり」と「さんまのぼり」 Tokyo Tower 東京タワー Minato, Tokyo March 18th - May 6th👉 Golden Dragon Dance 浅草観音示現会「金龍の舞」奉演 Sensoji Temple 浅草寺 Taito, Tokyo March 18th👉 SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI 2026 SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI 2026 Nihonbashi Area 日本橋エリア Chuo, Tokyo March 18th - April 5th👉 Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival 文京さくらまつり Harimazaka Sakura Namiki 播磨坂さくら並木 Bunkyo, Tokyo March 21st - April 5th👉 Spring Night Rikugien Special Illumination 春夜の六義園 夜間特別観賞 Rikugien 六義園 Bunkyo, Tokyo March 18th - 24th👉 Shibuya-Omotesando Women's Run 渋谷・表参道Women's Run Yoyogi Park 代々木公園 Shibuya, Tokyo March 22nd👉 Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossoms 都立代々木公園の桜 Yoyogi Park 代々木公園 Shibuya, Tokyo Late March - Early April👉 Asukayama Park Cherry Blossoms 飛鳥山公園の桜 Asukayama Park 飛鳥山公園 Kita, Tokyo Late March - Early April👉 Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival 千代田のさくらまつり Chidorigafuchi Green Way 千鳥ヶ淵緑道 ほか Chiyoda, Tokyo March 5th - April 22nd👉 Flower Festival フラワーフェスティバル Showa Kinen Park 国営昭和記念公園 Tachikawa, Tokyo March 20th - May 24th👉 Edogawa Park Cherry Blossoms 江戸川公園の桜 Edogawa Park 江戸川公園 Bunkyo, Tokyo Late March - Early April👉 Sotobori Park Cherry Blossoms 外濠公園の桜 Sotobori Park 外濠公園 Chiyoda, Tokyo Late March - Early April👉 DANCE DREAM FESTIVAL ダンス ドリーム フェスティバル Tokyo Summerland 東京サマーランド Akiruno, Tokyo March 21st - 22nd👉 The Luckiest Museum in the World 世界で一番幸運なミュージアム Orinami Asakusa 織りなみ 浅草 Taito, Tokyo March 20th - 21st#tokyonow #matsuri #japanfestival #japanesefestivals #tokyolife #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyolifestyle #japanlife #japanlifestyle #traveljapan #visitjapan #visitjapanjp #discovertokyo #exploretokyo #exploringtokyo #livingintokyo #tokyolife #tokyoculture #tokyoevent #tokyoevents #tokyoexpat #tokyolover #tokyotokyo #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #tokyotrips #japantravelguide #japanguide #japantravel
If your trip is planned for later in April, you need to save Ninnaji for your Kyoto itinerary! While most blossoms peak in late March, the special Omuro-zakura here don't even start their show until mid to late April. These unique dwarf trees are famous for being short, so you get to walk through a sea of pink right at eye level! 👀 Would you visit this late-blooming gem?#ninnaji #kyoto #sakura2026 #cherryblossom #japantips
The flowers could bloom earlier than usual this year, and if you are in Japan already, you have probably started to see those first blossoms appear. This is the busiest time of year for tourism and we totally understand why! Seeing the clouds of light pink flowers is one of the most beautiful views we have ever seen. If you are lucky enough to be here over the next few weeks, we want you to have the best experience, so make sure to SAVE this post to know what to expect! 💾#sakura2026 #cherryblossom #japantravel #springinjapan #japantips
Yozakura (night sakura) takes hanami to a whole new level! From lantern lit reflections at Meguro River to rowing a boat under glowing trees at Chidorigafuchi, it's like a fairytale. Which spot is on your must visit list? 👇 SAVE this for your spring night out in Tokyo!#yozakura #tokyosakura #japantravel #cherryblossom #tokyonight
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