Japan, known as the land of Sakura, is an island nation in East Asia. This beautiful land spanning 377,975 square kilometers consists of 05 main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa) and a large number of residual islands.
Japan, which occupies the 11th place among the world’s most populous countries, is also ranked high among the world’s developed countries.
Tokyo, which ranks first among the most populous cities in the world, is the last city in Japan and is considered one of the largest cities not only in Japan but also in the world.
Although Japan is a country with an ancient culture and traditions, it has been named the country with the fastest economic and technological development in the world after 1930. Japan is also considered to be the most literate country in the world because it gives priority to education.
Although it is a country known for environmental pollution due to excessive industrialization, urbanization, and the use of technology, Japan is known among local and foreign tourists all over the world as one of the most beautiful countries that have preserved the balance of natural beauty.
The island is influenced by 4 main seasons Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, and in each season, the island is attracted by its own beauty the spring season, when the cherry blossoms bloom in the land of sakura, is considered to be the most popular and tourist attraction season in Japan. Every year from March to May is the spring season in Japan.
Here are the Top 5 Places to Enjoy Japan’s Beauty…
Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo
Shinjuku Gyoen Park is the perfect place to visit Japan during the Sakura season to witness a breathtaking sight. This is a great place to see the Japanese Shinjuku Gyoen and experience the beauty of the cherry blossoms.
In spring, around 1,000 cherry trees blossom and turn the garden pink. This scenic park is located about 10 minutes from the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station, making it a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and enjoy the beautiful Sakura experience.
Built during the Edo period (1603-1868) as a feudal lord’s residence in Tokyo, it was later converted into a park. Almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, the park was rebuilt in 1949 and declared a public park.
Mid-April is the best time to visit this park, which creates breathtaking views on any day of the spring season. The use of alcohol, sports equipment, and musical instruments are prohibited in the park; this can be named an ideal place for a family trip with small children.
Mother Farm: Chiba, Tokyo
A very large and well-known tourist spot in Boso Penisula, this place deserves special attention considering its flora and fauna.
It is home to many human-friendly animals like sheep, ducks, pigs, and horses, and is also famous for vegetable cultivation. It takes 20 to 30 minutes to walk from one end of the farm to the other and mini tractors and buses are provided in the park for those who have difficulty walking.
You can take a bus from Sunukimachi Station or Kimitsu Station to reach Mother Farm. There are bus services to the park every two hours from Sanukimachi Station and also from Kimitsu Station every two hours.
Over 3.5 million Nanohana flowers are thought to bloom in Mother Farm’s flower field from February to mid-April. An ideal place to see flowers in the spring season, this garden also has flowers like Cosmos and Salvia during the spring season.
Apart from flower viewing, you can engage in activities such as riding horses, getting cow’s milk, and making butter, cheese, and jam, and there are also restaurants and shopping facilities on this farm.
Opening hours –
February to November: 9.30 – 16.30 (9.00 to 17.00 on weekends/ holidays)
December to January: 10.00 – 16.00 (From 9.30 on weekends/holidays)
Entry fee – 1500 yen
Chureito Pagoda, Yamanashi
Built in 1963 as a historic peace monument, this is a five-storied pagoda. It is built in the mountains far away from Mt.Fuji with a spectacular view of Mt.Fuji and a beautiful view of the town of Fuji Yoshida. This pagoda is part of Arakura Sengen Shrine and is located about 400 steps above the main temple buildings. This is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and have a beautiful experience to heal your mind.
Arakura Sengen Shrine can be reached by bus or train, but climbing 400 steps is mandatory to reach the shrine. The easiest way to get to this place from Tokyo is to use the Japan Rail Pass from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station and from there use Otsuki Station to Shimoyoshida Station.
From there, you can reach Chureito Pagoda after a 20-minute walk. The entire journey takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. If traveling by bus, you can reach this place by taking a bus from Tokyo, Shinjuku, or Shibuya station to Kawaguchiko.
The Japanese sakura spring reaches Mt.Fuji in mid-April. Surrounded by tens of thousands of pink and white flowers, the pagoda creates a mesmerizing sight during the Vasat season. The white peaked Mt.Fuji visible against the backdrop of flower-covered pagodas adds to the beauty of this place. This place is Open 24 hours a day, and there is no charge for parking or entry.
This garden, which takes on different colors in each season, is capable of creating a beautiful sight at any time of the year. Nemophila (Baby blue eyes) that color the garden blue in spring
Flowers are most popular among tourists. 5.3 million Nemophila flowers native to North America
A large number is considered to bloom in this garden during the season.
Blending with the blue sky, the blue flowers swaying in the sea breeze will surely captivate the eyes of those who see them.
Entry fee – The general fee is 450 yen for adults and 250 yen for those over 65 years old. School children and minors can enter for free.
In addition, in Nemoplila and Kochia seasons, 700 yen for adults and 460 yen for people over 65 years old. School children and minors can enter for free.
Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
Hitachi Seaside Park, which is home to flowers like Tulips, Cherry, Daffodils, and Poppy, is located in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Spread over an area of 350 hectares, the park has only 200 hectares open to visitors. This mind-blowing park was built in 1991 on the site of an army barracks.
To travel by train from Tokyo to this place, you have to board the JR Hitachi – Tokiwa train from Ueno station and the train passes through Hitachinaka (Katsuta Station). You can travel to the city in about 1 hour and 20 minutes and you have to travel by bus for about 20 minutes to Katsuta Station.
This garden, which takes on different colors in each season, is capable of creating a beautiful sight at any time of the year. Nemophila (Baby blue eyes) that color the garden blue in spring
Flowers are most popular among tourists. 5.3 million Nemophila flowers native to North America
A large number is considered to bloom in this garden during the season.
Blending with the blue sky, the blue flowers swaying in the sea breeze will surely captivate the eyes of those who see them.
Entry fee – The general fee is 450 yen for adults and 250 yen for those over 65 years old. School children and minors can enter for free.
In addition, in Nemoplila and Kochia seasons, 700 yen for adults and 460 yen for people over 65 years old. School children and minors can enter for free.
Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
This is a large-scale park located in the city of Hokkaido, spread over an area of 12.5 hectares. No less than 7 hectares of it has been completely planted with tulips.
About 50 new types of tulips are introduced and planted every year, and at present, nearly 200 types of tulips imported from the Netherlands and produced in Japan can be seen in this garden.
The beauty of the garden can be seen from the observatory in the shape of a Dutch windmill in the center of this beautiful garden, where around 1.2 million tulips bloom during the season.
To reach this place, which is open 24 hours a day during the tulip season, you need to travel about 120 minutes from Hokkaido Expressway Pippi JCT via Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway. It is also located 30 minutes away from Monbetsu Airport.
Entry fee
Adults (16 years & above) – 500Yen
Child ( 7 – 15 years) – 250 Yen
Child ( 6 years & below) – Free
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