Hanami in Kyoto/Osaka! [29.03.08 - 05.04.08]Spring is one of the best times to visit Japan. The Hanami season lasts about 7 to 10 days, and during this time cherry blossom trees bloom all over Japan and people flock outdoors to view them. The weather is perfect - sunny yet not warm and everyone is in the party mood. KyotoKyoto is one of the most culturally rich cities in the world. Once the capital of Japan for 1000-plus years, Kyoto has become home to over 1600 Buddhist templates, 400 Shinto shrines, 17 Unesco World Heritage sites and the world's most impressive gardens. For foreigners, to visit Kyoto is to experience the best of Japan. For modern Japanese, it is a to discover what it means to be Japanese. |