Ishigaki Cherry Blossoms: When to See Them and Where to Go

Cherry blossoms in Ishigaki are a winter experience — not the March–April sakura season most travelers associate with Tokyo and Kyoto. If you are planning an Ishigaki trip around cherry blossoms, the reliable window in an average year runs from late January to mid-February, and the most distinctive place to see them is the Arakawa … Read more