The festival takes place in Asahikawa, the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Its main venue, the Asahibashi Site, is centrally located near Tokiwa Park. The city offers a range of accommodations, ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...