In the morning hours during spring and autumn, Japan’s more mountainous regions are renowned for their beautiful cloud formations. Thanks to Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, you don’t need to leave the capital to enjoy those spectacular misty views. You can experience the ‘Sea of Clouds’ several times a day in the hotel’s large, traditional Japanese garden, with the first show taking place from 6am.
Until November 10, the garden is hosting a special version of its Sea of Clouds show to celebrate the hotel’s 70th anniversary. Six times a day (11.10am, 2.10pm and every hour between 7.30pm to 10.30pm), you can enjoy the show enhanced with the hotel's original scent, called ‘Healing Garden’. Then, from November 11, you can experience the show’s winter programme during evening hours, complete with beautiful aurora lights.
The evening slots even include a stunning light up event, with 1,000 LEDs illuminating the garden, the waterfall and the 600-year-old three-storey pagoda. The event takes place all year round, but is most picturesque in autumn when the foliage really sets off your photos.
For the full schedule, make sure to check the website.
Note that you'll need to visit one of the hotel's restaurants or stay for a night to be able to attend this event (it's free for diners and hotel guests).