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This important Shinto shrine in Kyoto is famous for its strings of red torii gates that line numerous pathways, which lead into the forest. Explore the mountain trails and stop by some of Japan’s most picturesque temples.

Each spring the 350 hectare field in Miharashi Park is filled with 32,000 kochia balls, which turn red by autumn. For a memorable shot, take an pic with these tiny pom poms behind you.

If you want to embrace the latest trend called forest bathing, this is the place to do it. Not only is it visually delightful, but the rustling of the bamboo leaves is so relaxing, the Ministry of the Environment placed it in its top 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

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During the month of May you should visit Shibazakura Park to spy this sea of pink, white and blue and phloxes.

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This fairy-tale tunnel is at its best during the end of April and the beginning of May. It becomes so busy that you have to purchase tickets in advance to claim your perfect moment in the tunnel.

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Wisteria Tunnel, Japan Just six hours travel from Tokyo is the city of Kitakyushu where the Kawachi Fuji Garden wows visitors. Swaths of gorgeous Wisteria, spanning more than 20 unique species, flower here between April and May. This is one of the only places you can stroll through fabulous gardens and then move on to stroll through a tunnel of variegated purples, plums, whites, and lilacs, all vibrantly bursting with colour, creating a spectacular natural setting. If this doesn’t feel like a fairytale setting, nothing will. Source: https://bit.ly/2uJnHSu Img Source: https://bit.ly/2LfLWlL

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