{"id":90161,"date":"2019-03-25T14:19:29","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T12:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/inspiratie-reis\/fascinating-japan\/"},"modified":"2021-11-02T13:42:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T11:42:26","slug":"fascinating-japan","status":"publish","type":"inspiratie_reizen","link":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/asia\/tours\/fascinating-japan","title":{"rendered":"Fascinating Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tour of the Japanese sakura<\/h2>\n<p>Japanese cherry blossom is one of <a href=\"\/?continent_category=kersenbloesem\">japan&#8217;s<\/a> many highlights. In spring, Japan turns completely pink, the cherry blossom is in bloom. Beautiful trees, dressed in white and pink, give busy Japan a completely different face. Enjoy a beautiful, romantic walk through The <strong>Japanese Sakura<\/strong> in the park <strong>Shinjuku Gyoen<\/strong> or along the <strong>Meguro River.<\/strong> Special festivals are held all over the country, called\u00a0<strong>Hanami Matsuri<\/strong>. The Japanese take to the streets en masse and enjoy with family and friends under a pink colored blossom tree. The flowering begins around March in the south and ends in the north on <strong>Hokkaido<\/strong> at the end of April. But beware, it is not a constant flowering, the flowering is only short.<\/p>\n<h4>From south to north<\/h4>\n<p>Travel with the flowering periods of The Japanese sakura. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and traditions and get to know this fascinating country. The journey begins on the Japanese island of <strong>Kyushu<\/strong>, in the south where the cherry blossom begins to bloom. From <strong>Fukuoka<\/strong> you will travel with the flowering of the blossom to <strong>Kanazawa<\/strong> and finally <strong>Tokyo.<\/strong> If you want to extend the trip to the north island <a href=\"\/?continent_category=ongerepte-natuur-in-overvloed\"><br \/>\n<strong>of Hokkaido<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>, that is also possible! Ask your travel specialist about the many possibilities.<\/p>\n<h4>TIPS &amp; TOPS FASCINATING JAPAN:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kumamoto Castle and the Suizenji Garden are unique places to admire The Japanese sakura in <strong>Kumamoto \u00a0 Castle<\/strong>and the <strong>Suizenji Garden <\/strong> <strong>\n<p><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The most beautiful places in Kyoto during the flowering of the sakura are the\u00a0<strong>Philosopher&#8217;s Path<\/strong> \u00a0 and the\u00a0<strong>Maruyama \u00a0 Park<\/strong> next to the Yasaka Shrine. Here the cherry blossom parties are held where many locals go<\/li>\n<li>You will visit several major cities:\u00a0<a href=\"\/?continent_category=steden\"><span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdBookRegular; font-weight: 600;\">Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka.<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;\n<p>An expert guide will join you on a city tour, so you&#8217;ll see the most beautiful places and the most impressive monuments. If you prefer to go out alone, that is also possible. Japan is an excellent country to explore independently. We are happy to help you with a professional app!<\/li>\n<li>On a <strong>food tour<\/strong> of <strong>Tokyo&#8217;s <\/strong>atmospheric streets, you&#8217;ll get to know the delicious Japanese cuisine<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdBookRegular; font-weight: 600;\">Kanazawa<\/span> \u00a0 is japan&#8217;s richest region and a thriving centre for art and culture. Visit the lush gardens, the castle,\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdBookRegular; font-weight: 600;\">Higashi Chaya \u00a0 <\/span> And<span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdBookRegular; font-weight: 600;\">\u00a0<\/span>the ancient Samurai district\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdBookRegular; font-weight: 600;\">Nagamachi<\/span>. Don&#8217;t skip the 21st century contemporary art museum<\/li>\n<li>During this trip you will spend the night in various <a href=\"\/?continent_category=ryokans\"><br \/>\n<strong>ryokans<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>in addition to hotels. A ryokan is the perfect place to break free from the hustle and bustle of modern life, in the rhythm of the old tradition and in an environment that exudes peace and harmony. A trip through Japan is not complete without staying in a traditional ryokan<\/li>\n<li>Near the <strong>A Bomb Dome <\/strong>is the <strong>Orizuru Tower. L<\/strong>you can see the past, present and future of <strong>Hiroshima.<\/strong> \u00a0 On the 12th floor is Orizuru square where you can fold your own crane, cranes in Japan symbolise a long and happy life<\/li>\n<li>The Japanese art island of <strong>Naoshima<\/strong> is a magic of visitors. <strong>Yayoi Kusama&#8217;s<\/strong> giant yellow pumpkin welcomes you to the island. The <strong>Chichu Art Museum<\/strong> and <strong>Benesse House<\/strong> are the highlight of this island. An overnight stay at Benesse House should not be missed during your trip. Some works of art can even be seen only for hotel guests<\/li>\n<li>Japan is not only a safe country to travel<a href=\"\/?continent_category=reizen-met-kinderen\"> \u00a0 around with children,<\/a> it is also extremely fun! 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