Planning to witness Japan's cherry blossom season in 2026? Budget ₹3.10-3.25 lakh for an 8-10 day trip. Tokyo blooms peak around March 25. Check all details.

Travel operators say overtourism is concentrated in Japan's high-profile destinations including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and areas ...

Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season is set to return in 2026, painting the country in shades of pink and white. Known as sakura, the blossoms transform parks, temples and rivers into breathtaking ...

From design-led Machiyas to world-class hotels steps away from the cherry blossom action, these are the best stays for your ...

The newly increased accommodation tax in Kyoto went into effect on March 1, making it the highest tourist tax in Japan ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

Sakura is Japan’s most iconic tree, and Kagoshima is famous for its cherry blossoms. Both the sakura flower and leaf appear ...

Every spring, Japan transforms into a dreamscape of pale pink and white as cherry blossoms, known locally as sakura, burst into bloom. For a few fleeting weeks between March and April (sometimes ...

The blossom festival, which brings about 200,000 people each year, has been cancelled because "the quiet lives of local ...

The Japan Meteorological Corporation has issued its updated 2026 cherry blossom forecast Warmer weather in Tokyo has shifted the city’s expected flowering date to mid-March The predictions cover ...

Discover why Kanazawa, Japan’s ‘Little Kyoto,’ is a must-visit destination in 2026. Explore samurai districts, Kenroku-en ...

At CHOYA UME STUDIO, a hands-on workshop operated by the renowned Umesh brand CHOYA where visitors can make their own Umesh or Ume syrup. A special spring event—the "CHOYA Sakura Festival"—will be ...