Terms
Last updated: June 2026
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Shiki publishes seasonal travel guides for general information only. Bloom forecasts, festival dates, opening times, prices, transport and other details change frequently and can be wrong or out of date. Always confirm important details — dates, bookings, access, closures, safety and travel requirements — with official sources before you travel or make any plans. We do our best to be accurate, but we make no warranty that the information is correct, complete or current, and we are not responsible for any loss, cost or inconvenience arising from relying on it.
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We may update these terms as the site evolves. When we do, we'll revise the "last updated" date above, and continued use of the site means you accept the changes.
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