Yamanashi, Japan: Oshino Hakkai

Yamanashi, Japan: Oshino Hakkai

Travel Date: May 2025

Yamanashi, Japan: Herb Garden Tabinikki Fuji-Kawaguchiko Garden

With dependency on the visibility of Mt. Fuji that afternoon, we decided to visit the Herb Garden Tabinikki Fuji. 

Travel Date: 15 May 2025

Yamanashi, Japan: Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Yamanashi, Japan: Fuji Shibazakura Festival

The Fuji Shibazakura Festival (or pink moss or phlox moss) happens between mid-April to mid-May in Fuji Motosuko Resort.  

Travel Date: 15 May 2025

Shikoku, Japan: The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

I have several parks on my list but most are still without blooming flowers.  Gladly included Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden the day before going to Matsuyama.

Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan: Ritsurin Park

Ritsurin Park has been awarded the highest rating of 3 stars in the French travel guide book Michelin Green Guide Japan, meaning it is ``worth the trip.'' (First published in March 2009.) Ref: https://www.my-kagawa.jp/

Takamatsu, Japan: Shikoku Village

 

Shikoku Village

Japan, 761-0112 Kagawa, Takamatsu, Yashima Nakamachi, 91

https://www.shikokumura.or.jp/

Travel Date: 14 March 2024

Fukuoka, Japan: Kawachi Wisteria Garden

It was in 2017 when I first visited this garden.  [Read more]  The same as last time, buying a ticket for this place is a bit of a challenge.  Tickets will only be available a few weeks before the opening date.  The garden is likely to open one week before the golden week, then close 1 week after the golden week.  But the good thing this year is that tickets are available online which truly catered the overseas visitors. So better plan your visit here.  Monitor the announcements on the website. 

Oita, Japan: 10 Things to do in Yufuin

I was in Yufuin last 2017 on a day-tour from Hakata, where I also shared things to do in Yufuin.  On my second visit this spring 2023, I stayed for two nights together with my sister.  This time, we decided to take an almost two-hour bus ride from Hakata bus terminal from the Willer Express website.

Nagasaki, Japan: Matsumoto Azalea Park

Matsumoto Azalea Park

This is another off-the beaten-path garden in Japan that is worth a taxi ride. It might be another challenging journey, as there is an infrequent commuter bus going directly to Matsumoto Azalea Park.

Nagasaki, Japan: Sasebo Flower Garden

Sasebo Flower Garden

Going to Motoyama station from Sasebo station has a very mountainous view. Sometimes the train would pass through tunnels to get through the mountains. 

Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses

Japan: Sasebo, Oita and Fukuoka - 8 days Itinerary and Expenses

Travel Date: 18-25 April 2023

Spring: Nagoya, Japan - Tsuruma Park

Spring: Nagoya, Japan - Shonai Ryokuchi Park

Spring: Japan - Gojo River in Iwakura City

Spring: Japan - Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle 

From Inuyamayuen Station, we stroll along Kiso River to reach the castle.  We got to see tortoise in the water and a lot of cherry blossom along the way.

Spring: Gifu, Japan - Shinsakai River

 Shinsakai River in Gifu

2019 May: Walking Around Malmo, Sweden

Coming from Lund (Zone 240) to Malmo (Zone 250), I spent 53 SEK (~290 PHP) to travel between 5 zones.  I do not have the transportation card for Sweden, thus I bought this one from the machine.
Tip: This machine, do not give change, so better have enough coins.  Also, consider sitting on free area and not the reserved or silent carriages.

Walking around Malmo

2019 Spring: Sweden: Where to go in Lund

Sweden: Where to go in Lund

Inspired by the recent trip from Alvin Elchico in Europe, I have included Lund on my short trip to Sweden.  Lund is more of the young vibe since most of the population are students.  However, this does not mean that there are more night life.  As the night light stay, most of the shops and restaurants shuts early.

Where to see cherry blossom in Seoul after spring season?

Do you think it is possible to find cherry blossoms anytime of the year in Seoul? My answer would be yes, I'll share with you 3 locations to satisfy your wish to to see cherry blossom even if it is summer, autumn or winter in the city.  It may be not genuine cherry trees, but the places will bring you back to the scenes we have seen in dramas. 

104 Hwa-dong, Jongno-gu (near Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil in Samcheong-dong and Bukchon areas)

The street where Grim Reaper visited Sunny (nearby her house) to confirm her past and erase the sad memories she had with him. | Goblin Episode 12

Spring Festivals and Flower Areas in South Korea

Let us not limit ourselves to cherry bloosom when it comes to spring season in Korea.  Apart from beojkkoch (벚꽃) per its Korean name or sakura (桜) per Japanese term, there are other flowers and festivals we can enjoy for the rest of months of April and May in South Korea.