Mystical Mitsumata Forest (paper bush) in Motegi / ミツマタ群生地 – 2.5hrs from Tokyo Visit Motegi this spring to view the magical-mystical Mitsumata Forest (Forest with Paper Bush flowers) like stepping into a fairy tale.(Motegi Town / 茂木町)
Mito Plum Blossom Festival (Mito no Ume Matsuri)/水戸の梅まつり – 1.5 hrs from Tokyo Mito Plum Blossom Festival celebrates early spring with lovely plum blossoms. Visit Kairakuen, one of Japan's Greatest Gardens! (Mito city / 水戸市)