Spring is the season to travel to Japan. Japan is beautiful in all seasons, but spring is the best time for tourists to travel to Japan. Apart from the mild spring weather, enjoying Hanami with the locals is a great way of experiencing the local culture and interacting with people. It reveals a side of the Japanese, which is very different from the one of black-tied, diligent sobriety shown by the media. Moreover it’s a festive time and a great way to party in Japan.
The spring season in Japan starts from, March and lasts till may. During this time many flower related events are held around the country, like the; Ume Plum Blossom Festivals (Plum blossoms can be viewed from late January to March in Honshu region), Cherry Blossom Viewing (cherry blossoms flower in March and April on the mainland of Japan. Viewing pretty Sakura flowers are a main reason for many travelers to visit Japan).
Spring is the favorite season of the Japanese and tourists visiting the country. The mild weather, the myriad shades of budding greenery, the riot of flowers and the accompanying Hanami culture makes Japan a much loved destination during spring. Hanami or ‘flower viewing’ is a very old tradition in Japan. Though Hanami can be the viewing of any flower, over the centuries it has become synonymous with viewing the famous Sakura or cherry blossoms and experiencing the charm of the unfolding of the Japanese spring.
March 3rd is Japanese Girl’s Festival known as Hina Matsuri (Hina doll festival). It’s a day to pray for happiness and good health for girls.
Spring break for Japanese schools generally begins mid March and continues until the school year starts in the first week of April. Transportations and tourist attractions get crowded during this time, especially around the vernal equinox holiday. There is a popular Japanese vacation season called Golden Week from the end of April to around May 5. Since airports and train stations in Japan are overflowing with people, it’s best to avoid traveling to Japan during Golden Week if possible. May 5th is Children’s Day in Japan and is also Japanese Boy’s Festival called tango-no-sekku. Many different designs and sizes of Koinobori are displayed at Japanese Koinobori festivals.
Apart from festivals there are many sports based events held particularly during the spring time like hiking, mountaineering, rafting, etc. many of them are held at an international level.
If you are staying in a Yokohama guesthouse while visiting, all of your meals may be provided. However, to get the complete experience of the area while you are there you may want to try out one of the top Yokohama restaurants as many of them are absolutely exquisite. On the list of some of the top Yokohama restaurants are the Yokohama Hard Rock Cafe, The Tavern, and Le Triomphe. These are just a few of the top restaurants in the area and its all in what you like, but there is definitely a restaurant in the area that is sure to cater to your cuisine desires.
The Yokohama Hard Rock Cafe is located inside of Queen’s Tower. One great thing about the Yokohama Hard Rock Cafe is the fact that it is a family friendly restaurant. So, it doesn’t matter if you have kids. This restaurant can definitely accommodate you and your family. The Yokohama Hard Rock Cafe has great food, exotic mixed drinks, cold beer, and enjoyable hard rock music. The patrons who eat at the Yokohama Hard Rock Cafe also seem to really enjoy all of the rock and roll memorabilia that decorates the restaurant. If you would like a piece of rock and roll to take home with you, you can also check out the souvenir shop while you are there.
The Tavern, another top restaurant in Yokohama, serves exquisite British and Irish food. The Tavern is your traditional pub, but it is certain to exceed your expectations. While this pub has more of a British-like atmosphere, it serves Irish draft or bottled ales and beers. The menu features a list of mainly British cuisine. Fish and chips is probably the most popular dish on the menu. This pub is actually known around town for having the best fish and chips among all of the restaurants in the area.
Le Triomphe serves French dishes, but this restaurant likes to add their own twist on things to make each and every one of the dishes they serve unique to their restaurant. The chefs of Le Triomphe use seasonally available local ingredients to create their culinary masterpieces that are sure to impress you in just the first bite. While they are creative with their dishes that are definitely of top notch quality, their prices remain reasonable. Their reasonable prices definitely keep Le Triomphe an attractive restaurant choice alongside the quality and taste of the dishes they serve.
While there are many different choices of top Yokohama restaurants available for you to choose from, these are just a few at the top of the list. Which restaurant you choose to try while you are visiting completely depends on what type of food and environment you would like to experience. Regardless of what restaurant you choose as your final pick, you will almost definitely not be disappointed. There are so many different restaurants in the area, you are certain to find one that fits you budget, cuisine desires, and atmosphere.