Nearby Tokyo talks to Kuki city's local tourist office about things to do in the area, including their famous lantern festival as well as their Iris, lavender and cosmos flowers.
Popular hanami spots in Japan include Ueno Park, Inokashira Park, and Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. However, these locations can get very crowded. So if you wanted to go somewhere less crowded, why not visit places nearby Tokyo? Find some ideas here.
Read about the 6 places I recommend visiting in central Nikko. Walk from JR and Tobu Nikko train stations and experience these hidden gems before arriving at the famous Toshogu Shrine.