Cherry Blossoms

Butsuryuji Temple｜Thousand-Year Sakura & Spider Lilies

Butsuryu-ji is an ancient temple founded in the Heian period and known as the southern gate of Murou-ji. It's famed for its thousand-year-old cherry tree—the oldest and largest in Nara—and vivid spider lilies that bloom in early autumn.

2024.09.22

Temples

Ginkgo Avenue & Sakura｜Golden Leaves, Cherry Blossoms

Tenri City offers seasonal charm with a golden ginkgo-lined road in autumn and glowing weeping cherry blossoms in spring. Visit the historic ruins of Uchiyama Eikyu-ji Temple and unwind at the stylish Cofufun plaza near the station.

2024.09.20

Culture & History

Koriyama Castle｜Samurai History and Goldfish Town

Koriyama Castle was built in 1585 by Toyotomi Hidenaga, brother of the famous warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The area later prospered under the Yanagisawa clan during the Edo period. Today, the town is known for its well-preserved samurai history.

2024.09.20

Culture & History

Mount Yoshino｜Japan’s Most Famous Cherry Blossoms & Heritage Walk

Mount Yoshino is known for Japan’s most famous cherry blossoms, which bloom in stages from Shimo-senbon to Oku-senbon. Explore World Heritage sites like Zao Hall and the legends of Yoshitsune and Emperor Go-Daigo.

2024.09.14

Culture & History

Saho River Cherry Blossoms｜Peaceful Walk in Nara’s Local Hanami Spot

Saho River, flowing east of Heijo Palace, is a beloved cherry blossom spot with a peaceful riverside path. Stroll from Daibutsu Railway Memorial Park to the southern gate of Heijo Palace. Easy access from JR or Kintetsu Nara Station.

2024.09.11

Culture & History

Cherry Blossoms in Nara Park | Scenic Beauty & Sacred Deer

Nara Park, one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, offers a unique blend of beautiful sakura and friendly deer. Stroll through scenic paths near Todaiji and Kofukuji Temples, and don't miss the historic Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

2024.09.01

Culture & History