Revealing My Secret List of Ultra-Underrated Sakura Spots in Japan!

#cherryblossom25 While everyone else is squeezing into crowds at famous cherry blossom spots in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo—waking up at the crack of dawn just to grab a photo spot—I chose to avoid the chaos and headed to one of Japan’s most underrated prefectures: Kagawa Prefecture 🌸 After visiting Japan nearly 40 times and traveling through countless cities across the country, I told myself years ago: “One day, I must visit Shikoku.” And finally—this trip, I made it happen! I once heard someone say, “People who really know how to travel in Japan, go to the countryside.” I couldn’t agree more! Now just how underrated is Kagawa? When I mention it, most people look confused—like, “Huh? Never heard of it.” But if I say Shikoku or Seto Inland Sea, maybe that rings a bell? 📍Located in the northeast of Shikoku and facing the Seto Inland Sea, Kagawa is the smallest prefecture in Japan and is often called “The Gateway to Shikoku.” Due to this year’s unusual weather, sakura season across Japan was delayed—but lucky us! 🌸 On the very day we arrived in Kagawa, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom! Over the next few days in Kagawa, every single spot we visited was just… #travel