Third in bloom

Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nara, and Kyoto, Japan

A spring route through temples, trains, gardens, and peak bloom

There's a quiet precision in Japan, a blend of timeless tradition and subtle beauty that draws me back again and again. On my third visit, I arrive during the coveted sakura season, its delicate blossoms softening the landscape in contrast to the crisp autumns of my past journeys.