Flower Landscapes of Japan
Hanamap is a website that introduces the beautiful flower landscapes of Japan. So far, we have published five books in the “Hanamap” series, each offering a unique guide to Japan’s floral beauty.
These “Hanamap” books are filled with breathtaking photos of Japan’s flower landscapes and practical information for flower-viewing trips, making them ideal for both flower enthusiasts and photography lovers. Whether you’re admiring the stunning visuals or planning a visit, these books offer the best of both worlds.
The fourth book in the series, “Flower Landscapes of Japan,” highlights famous flower spots from across Japan throughout the seasons. It features breathtaking images of seasonal flower sceneries, with detailed information about each location. Created by people who love flowers and photography, it is a perfect way to immerse yourself in Japan’s floral beauty.
The book also includes seasonal flower maps and a flower calendar at the end, making it easy to find the flower fields you’d like to visit.
Covering major flower sites throughout Japan, it is perfect for planning flower-viewing trips.
The fifth book, “Flower Landscapes of Shrines and Temples,” focuses on flowers at shrines and temples as well as iconic cherry blossoms spots across Japan. In addition to beautiful flower scenes, this edition is filled with practical information such as peak bloom times, benefits, and access details.
It also features information about goshuin (shrine and temple stamps).
With a special section on cherry blossoms, it’s an excellent guide for cherry blossom viewing in spring. Additionally, it includes seasonal flower indexes by bloom time and prefecture, making it easy to find locations you wish to visit. This edition allows you to fully experience Japan’s seasonal beauty found at shrines and temples and cherry blossom spots.
Japan has countless breathtaking flower landscapes. We hope these books inspire you to explore Japan’s floral beauty and encourage you to visit them.