Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura

Yes, Japan’s most famous sakura spots and species draw big crowds for good reasons, but they’re not all that cherry blossom season has to offer. Going out to see cherry blossoms is one of the most quintessential Japanese springtime activities, but fighting crowds is also often another. That’s because the blossoms only bloom for a […]