The Japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, has long been adored by people across the globe. It is regarded as a symbol of renewal, vitality, and beauty. During the spring season of each year, thousands travel to Japan to view the wondrous spectacle of these white or pink flowers blooming en masse. https://www.youcouldtravel.com/travel-blog/cherry-blossom-festival-japan-2019-forecast#Nara-Nara https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011_where.html 4-9 Dormy Inn Premium Namba Natural Hot Spring Ikinari steak https://youtu.be/oZS8hLjFboA 4-10 Osaka Dormy Inn Premium Namba Natural Hot Spring Onaka Park https://youtu.be/b8ZP4cvr27o Yoshino https://youtu.be/4HzC__Euufk Nara Park https://youtu.be/uDw-KgNMAQ4 4-11 Osaka Dormy Inn Premium Namba Natural Hot Spring Osaka Mint https://youtu.be/KfSX3aN9qDY Osaka Castle https://youtu.be/hiiDtn9eozw Okayama Kenrouken https://youtu.be/r552gIyke6Q Himeiji Castle https://youtu.be/xYl4VyYLKbk Okayama Castle https://youtu.be/_OX9lOZE3w8 4-12 Toyama Oyado Nono Natural Hot Spring Kyoto Fushimi Inari https://youtu.be/ej1dxkfIJs0 Kanazawa Kenrouken and Castle https://youtu.be/-73QUWXBwyI https://youtu.be/jH2cu4_vU20 Toyama Castle https://youtu.be/fjxPQC0UVcQ 4-13 Cup of tea hostel Kanazawa Omicho Market and Nagamachi neighborhood https://youtu.be/IMc1xReGc-c Shirakawago https://youtu.be/V3qhc4r6PC4 Takayama 4-14 Toyama Oyado Nono Natural Hot Spring Takayama Festival https://youtu.be/gIpGXD4f7II Toyama April 15 Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring Nagano Ueda https://youtu.be/V7CUrB0O2jI Matsumoto https://youtu.be/jm_8rOgtzC0 Joyama Park https://youtu.be/5wmcmDPSt4Y April 16 APA Hotel Fukushima-Ekimae Takasaki https://youtu.be/sTwztDopbPw Fukushima https://youtu.be/xIT0elrCzto Yamagata https://youtu.be/Ot0n5y-Njmo April 17 Dormy Inn Akita Natural Hot Spring Sendai Sendai Sakura Tsutsujigaoka https://youtu.be/6fN-6oVOHig Akita Honcho https://youtu.be/pzYu_NuCGs8 Seisha Park https://youtu.be/wWxpYkFzHK4 April 18 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka Morioka https://youtu.be/OL0x6ccLI_M Kitakami https://youtu.be/Zmbw16eZhAA April 19 Dormy Inn Hirosaki Natural Hot Spring Hirosaki Castle Sakura https://youtu.be/uCnAjF0B49w Hirosaki Castle Sakura Illumination https://youtu.be/iod94TEUjIk Hirosaki Botanical Gardens https://youtu.be/9LLfWp48-d0 Saisho-in Five Story Pagoda https://youtu.be/lIZ6mel9AdU April 20 Dormy inn 3-18-33 Oomiya-cho, Mishima-city, Mishima, Gotenba, Japan 411-0035 Tokyo Shinjuku Gyoen Sakura https://youtu.be/IPeSZwZcJEo 4-21 Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs Kobe Animal Kingdom https://en.kobe-oukoku.com https://youtu.be/vmkRLOfX500 4-22 Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs Expo 70 Commemorative Park https://youtu.be/PnwVLgN5E1Q 4-23 Kōriyama Castle https://youtu.be/FPQcJEnHf9g Nara late bloom https://youtu.be/p16C_GEpEUs Fly home

2019 Japan Winter Festivals Calendar is mysterious not only because of its picture-perfect snowy landscapes, but also for hundreds of exciting winter festivals and events. Besides, the country itself is a great place to enjoy hot springs (onsen)r, and a list of winter outdoor activities during this time of the year. The Hokaido and Tohoku regions boast of having Japan’s most stunning snow festivals and winter illuminations. Although these two regions are said to be the prime winter holiday destinations, yet there are other renowned festivals to be experienced in other parts of Japan. Winter festival in Japan does always associate with snow. For example, if you go to Okayama prefecture on the third Saturday in February, you will witness a festival called Saidai-ji Eyo Hadaka Matsuri or Naked Festival where nine thousands men wearing loincloths battle with one another to get a pair of lucky sacred sticks thrown by the priest. https://matcha-jp.com/en/1367 3 weeks North Japan Jan 27 Osaka - Hotel Hankyu Jan 28 Nara - Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs Nara: https://youtu.be/E8CmieyGuD0 Jan 29 Kyoto - Hotel Resol Kyoto Shijo Muromachi Arashiyama: https://youtu.be/U55EaB22eMc Fushimi Inari: https://youtu.be/mVD_WttLiS8 Cartoon: https://youtu.be/pks7f033BBU Jan 30 Takayama - Relax Hostel Shirakawago: https://youtu.be/Br2Dazokg7U Jan 31 / Feb 1 - Toyama - Toyama Onyado Nono Natural Hot Springs Toyama https://youtu.be/ABFXAHqK6i4 Kanazawa Castle https://youtu.be/y-K4M5Je188 https://youtu.be/7_D5Qvoenj8 Kanazawa Kenrokuen https://youtu.be/qzv-rRtbb0Q Holding Kanazawa illuminated From February 1, 2019 to February 19, 2019 from 17:30 to 21:00 winter Feb 2 Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata Mount Zao Snow Monsters: https://youtu.be/rYTgf5Tsn-w http://news.gogotohoku.jp/2017/03/21/mountains-of-monsters-in-tohoku/ Feb 3 Akita - Dormy Inn Akita Natural Hot Springs Akita: https://youtu.be/w0Vo7rW61cc Feb 4 Hirosaki - Dormy Inn Hirosaki Natural Hot Springs Hirosaki Castle: https://youtu.be/pOc8XuHsGes https://youtu.be/gbjMcpyvJJs Neputa: https://youtu.be/HOM9sv6FzFU Feb 5 Hakodate - La Vista Hakodate Bay https://youtu.be/RClIKiQEMUM Feb 6 Sapporo - Spa Hotel SOLE Susukino https://youtu.be/Ze2BxwInFSA https://youtu.be/6ike3fyb2m4 https://youtu.be/RckPWEHpYtA Feb 7 - Asahikawa - Dormy Inn Asahikawa Natural Hot Springs https://youtu.be/40lY5srNqro https://youtu.be/KOvJCFlqj7I Biei https://youtu.be/fc5BFeVqtQw Feb 8 Furano - Minshuku Akiba Sounkyo Ice Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5AiBNInaGA&feature=share Feb 9 Wakkanai - Dormy Inn Wakkanai Natural Hot Springs https://youtu.be/OJlcl19tWBA Feb 10 Muroran - Dormy Inn Natural Hot Springs Asahiyama Zoo https://youtu.be/kHpyLukhHE8 Penguin walk https://youtu.be/bEpJajXPSLE https://youtu.be/RDYk_NkJe-I Japan's Winter https://youtu.be/k16vvspSIGA https://youtu.be/txuBQs34Em0 Feb 11 Morioka- Daiwa Roynet 2019 Iwate Snow Festival- Inukko Matsuri Schedule: Feb. 10th-11th, 2018 https://japan-attractions.jp/festivals/iwate-snow-festival/ https://youtu.be/WzDZgUj_lkU Feb 12 Hirosaki - Dormy Inn Hirosaki Natural Hot Springs 2018 Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival Schedule: Feb. 9th-12th, 2018 https://youtu.be/dl5eYoSIqLs https://youtu.be/eTOXT6eln0E https://youtu.be/uNoHnqGUXrQ Website: http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp Feb 13 Sendai - Dormy Inn Dendai Annex Natural Hot Springs Matsushima https://youtu.be/Tz-6KokYa_U Tokyo https://youtu.be/_abhKXMvnY8 Feb 14 - Shizuoka Hotel Vista Shimizu Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 https://jw-webmagazine.com/first-cherry-blossom-of-the-year-kawazu-sakura-c9cd05c11df0 This itinerary includes all part of Kyushu and covers many popular spots in Kyushu island in 7 days. So you can simply use Japan Rail Pass7 days. Feb 15 Osaka - Dormy Inn Umeda Higashi Natural Hot Springs February 16 Okayama Okayama International Hotel https://youtu.be/PM26lmgT5ws Feb 17 Fukuoka Nagasaki Arrive at Sasebo station. Enjoy sightseeing in Sasebo Kujukushima cruise in Saikai National Park. https://youtu.be/7turpcHClDo Dormy Inn Hakata Gion Natural Hot Spring Fukuoka https://youtu.be/Hybn5--7OYo Feb 18 Kumamoto / Kagoshima Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto https://youtu.be/tachQGk5DB4 February 19 Kumamoto to Nara https://youtu.be/8hAj2WVGDfs Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs Feb 20 Kawazu Cherry Blossoms https://youtu.be/wS2SZQy5CmE https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6314.html K's House Ito Onsen - Historical Ryokan Hostel Feb 21 Hakone Ropeway https://youtu.be/NlFbTqOtRC0 Kyoto Hotel Resol Kyoto Shijo Muromachi Day 7 Feb 22 Hakone Ropeway 2nd day https://youtu.be/27YlZItDfas Nara Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs Feb 23 Nara Fukui https://youtu.be/_SfngfZH6h4 Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs Steak https://youtu.be/oZS8hLjFboA Feb 24 Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Springs Nara https://youtu.be/b-TQonTrT7M February 25 Nara Sakura https://youtu.be/ct4DROwCnT8 Departure Osaka

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