The oldest cherry blossom tree in Japan can be found at the Jissou Temple in Yamanashi Prefecture. Called the Jindai Zakura, this mighty sakura tree has a root circumference of 13.5 metres. 7. The ...

But this isn't just any ordinary cherry blossom tree grove; it's also the domain of 97-year-old Tōemon Sano: Japan's most renowned sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian).

There are more than 30,000 cherry blossom trees in the area, and some are believed to be around 1,300 years old. Travelers can also see shrines and temples, enjoy miles of hiking trails, and ride ...

Sakura – or cherry blossoms – are one of the enduring symbols of Japan. Here’s your guide on where to find these radiant flowers.

There are more than 30,000 cherry blossom trees in the area, and some are believed to be around 1,300 years old. Travelers can also see shrines and temples, enjoy miles of hiking trails, and ride ...

Beginning in the 17th century, Japanese gardeners, in typically exacting manner, arranged more than 300 varieties of maple around temples, inns and residences in pleasure-giving color configurations.

But this isn't just any ordinary cherry blossom tree grove; it's also the domain of 97-year-old Tōemon Sano: Japan's most renowned sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian).