HanaTabiFLOWERS MAKE
A JOURNEY.
日本語English
FLOWERS. FIREWORKS. AUTUMN COLORS. LIGHTS.

SEASONAL DISCOVERIES FOR YOUR JAPAN TRIP

Your Japan trip,
in full color.

Spring blossoms. Summer fireworks. Autumn colors. Winter lights.
Discover seasonal places to add to your Japan itinerary with HanaTabi.

App StoreiOS · Release date TBA
Get it on Google PlayAndroid · Coming soon
Explore the 30-day pass

A little detour. A lasting memory of Japan.

HanaTabi’s Japanese Android welcome screen, with Sumire, cherry blossoms and a start button
HanaTabi’s Japanese Android map screen, with region, flower and season filters and details for Shinjuku Gyoen
✿ Follow the seasons.♡ Save your “someday.”

Japanese Android test screens · In development

JAPAN, ONE SEASON AT A TIME

Beyond the city sights.
Into the seasons.

Planning a trip to Japan? Make room for the scenery.
HanaTabi is an app in development for finding Japan’s flowers, fireworks festivals, autumn foliage and winter illuminations.
Explore by region and typical season, then check current conditions before you go.

01 — FOUR WAYS TO WANDER

Every season,
a reason to wander.

By day. By night. All year round.
Let a beautiful view be the start of your journey.

Illustration of Sumire in a flower meadow, imagining a journey to see flowers01 / FLOWERS
Follow the flowers.

Cherry blossoms, nemophila, hydrangeas, cosmos.
A little journey to meet a favorite flower.

Explore the app
Illustration of golden and violet fireworks reflected on a river02 / FIREWORKS
Watch the sky bloom.

Flowers of light, high above.
Let a fireworks festival inspire your next outing.

Plan a fireworks outing
Illustration of a path surrounded by red and golden maple leaves03 / AUTUMN COLORS
Walk into autumn.

Maples and ginkgo in their autumn colors.
Spend a day finding your favorite shade.

Enjoy autumn colors
Illustration of a garden with golden lights under a blue-violet evening sky04 / ILLUMINATION
Step into the light.

Another kind of journey begins at dusk.
Turn a sparkling evening into a memory.

Enjoy the winter lights

These scenes are illustrations, not depictions of specific venues or current bloom, lighting or event conditions.

FOR YOUR TIME IN JAPAN

One trip.
So much to discover.

A cherry-blossom walk between city stops. Summer fireworks by the river. A mountain road turning gold. Make room for Japan’s seasonal scenery in your itinerary.

We’re planning a 30-Day Travel Pass for short stays, with no automatic renewal. A simple way to choose an app plan around your trip.

See release plans
HANATABIPLANNED
30
DAYS
TRAVEL PASS
  • 30-day duration
  • No automatic renewal

Not on sale yet. Price, included features and activation details will be announced before purchase is available.

A LITTLE MORE JAPAN TO REMEMBER.
02 — INSIDE HANATABI

A world of scenery,
right in your hand.

Finding a destination is part of the adventure.
Explore the map, save a favorite, and say hello to Sumire.

Japanese-language Android test screens from an app in development. The map was captured on October 19, 2026; favorites are samples. Screens and features may change before release. English app support has not yet been confirmed.

Meet AI Sumire
Android map screen with a pin for Shinjuku Gyoen and a button to view details

Follow the map to somewhere that catches your eye.

MEET YOUR AI COMPANION — SUMIRE

Where to go.
How your day went.

From flower talk to everyday conversation.
AI Sumire brings another little joy to HanaTabi.

01 / FIND YOUR NEXT SPOT

Find a place with Sumire.

Tell her the flowers you love or where you’d like to go.
Explore possibilities together from the spots in our database.

“Where can I see hydrangeas in Kyoto?”
02 / JUST SAY HELLO

Or just say hello.

A flower you spotted. Something that happened today.
Enjoy a conversation, whether you’re traveling or staying close to home.

“I found some beautiful flowers in the park today.”

AI Sumire is being prepared for paid users. Pricing, usage limits and terms will be announced at launch.

AI SUMIRE · CONVERSATION
Japanese AI Sumire test conversation: the user mentions flowers in a park, and Sumire asks what kind they were

Japanese test screen and sample conversation.

AFTER THE LITTLE JOURNEY

Keep today’s beauty
for tomorrow.

Save it. Share it. Go again.

Illustration of cherry blossomsDate visited
Your own travel notes

Keep the memories.

The day you visited. A note just for you.
Make a record of the places you’ve been.

Illustration of a camera and a flower field
Add the photo date

One photo, more journeys.

Share a photo or a few words.
Pass your discovery on to the next visitor.

A little seasonal updateNotifications are optional.
Report a flower sighting

Share what’s blooming.

Report the blooms you find.
Opt in to flowering notifications.

These diagrams show feature concepts. Features are in development; availability and terms will be announced at launch.

03 — MAKE THE MOST OF THE SEASON

A new season.
A new way to wander.

Three things to check before you go.

Illustration of golden and violet fireworks over a river
FIREWORKS

Flowers in the night sky.

  • Dates & event noticesCheck this year’s updates and cancellations
  • Viewing spots & ticketsCheck seating and reservation requirements
  • Getting there & backCheck road closures and the last train or bus
Illustration of a path surrounded by red and golden autumn leaves
AUTUMN COLORS

Take the colorful path.

  • Current foliage colorsRead the venue’s latest updates
  • Time before sunsetAllow plenty of time to get back
  • Comfortable shoesBe ready for a gentle walk
Illustration of a garden glowing with golden and violet lights
ILLUMINATION

A little after-dark magic.

  • Dates & reservationsCheck whether tickets are needed
  • Lighting timesRead the official schedule before leaving
  • The journey homePlan your return and dress warmly

Scenes are illustrations. Typical seasons do not describe current conditions. Check the latest official information from venues and event organizers.

04 — FIELD NOTES

Little notes for your next journey.

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Illustration of cherry blossom buds and open flowers in spring
BEFORE YOU GO

When will the flowers bloom?

Seasonal timing, current conditions, opening days.

Read article
Illustration of a travel notebook and an open map
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Plan a day in Japan

Let a favorite flower inspire your plans.

Read article
Illustration of a camera on a garden bench beside flowers
WITH YOUR CAMERA

Take photos with care

Be kind to the scenery and the people around you.

Read article
05 — QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

A few answers,
before you go.

Is there a pass for a short trip to Japan?

We’re planning a 30-Day Travel Pass with no automatic renewal. It is not on sale yet. Price, included features and activation details will be announced before purchase is available.

Can I use the app in English on my upcoming trip?

This website is available in English, but the app is still in development. The first planned release is a Japanese-language Android version in Japan, followed by an English version for visitors. Dates, supported countries and final language availability have not been announced. The screenshots on this site show the Japanese test version.

Can I switch between Japanese and English?

This website is available in Japanese and English. On the homepage, we use your browser’s preferred language to offer the English version and prioritize any language you choose yourself. Supported app languages and countries of availability will be announced at the official launch. The app screenshots shown here are from the Japanese version in development.

Does HanaTabi include fireworks festivals?

Yes. Our database includes fireworks festivals. Reference information from past editions is kept separate from announcements for the next event. Check the organizer’s latest official information for dates, viewing areas, tickets, cancellations and postponements. We’ll explain how this information will be available in the app at launch.

Can I find autumn foliage and illuminations too?

Yes. Our database includes autumn foliage and illumination spots as well as flower destinations. Typical seasons are only a guide. Check each venue’s latest official information for current colors, event dates, lighting times and prices.

What is HanaTabi?

HanaTabi is an app being developed to help you discover flower, autumn foliage and illumination spots by region, type and typical season. Our database also includes fireworks festivals. Explore destinations on a map, save your favorites, and find details and directions.

Can I download it now?

Not yet. We’re preparing for launch, starting with Android. The release date and official download link will be announced on this website when they’re ready.

Does it show which flowers are blooming right now?

Typical flowering seasons and current bloom conditions are different kinds of information. Seasonal dates can help you plan, but do not guarantee full bloom. Check the venue’s official website for the latest conditions before you go.

How much will it cost, and where will it be available?

Pricing, features and availability will be announced at the official launch. This website introduces the concept and main experiences of the app currently in development.

What can I talk about with AI Sumire?

Ask about places to see your favorite flowers, explore destinations in an area, or simply chat about a trip or your day. AI Sumire is being prepared as a feature for paid users. Pricing, usage limits and terms will be announced at launch. Chat is not available on this website.

How can I get in touch?

HanaTabi is operated by Parag Films. Please contact [email protected] with your questions.

HanaTabi app iconYOUR NEXT JOURNEY IS COMING.

Your Japan story
starts with a discovery.

HanaTabi for Android is on its way.
Find inspiration for a Japan trip filled with flowers, fireworks, autumn colors and winter lights.

App StoreiOS · Release date TBA
Google PlayAndroid · Coming soon

The iOS release date has not been announced. An official App Store link will be added when release information is available.

Downloads are not available yet.
Release dates, supported app languages and countries, pricing and the official Google Play link will be announced here.

Explore the field notes

Android screen in development

Saved test screen from the app in development.