Photo of the month - April 2018: “Sakura” Cherry Blossom in Japan

Location: Sumida River, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 25Mar 2018

There are many cherry blossoms along the bank of the Sumida River over the Sky Tree, where you can enjoy great nature and modern architecture together.

Location: Asakusa, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 25Mar 2018

Sakura at Sensoji temple will produce a splendid collaboration with the temple’s main hall.

Location: Asakusa, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 25Mar 2018

Denboin is the residence of the top monk of Sensoji temple and it has a beautiful traditional Japanese garden. This lesser known site is open to the public only during a limited time in spring and the highlight is the great combination of weeping cherry tree and the large study and the Five-storied Pagoda in the background.

Location: Meguro, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 7Apr 2017

Meguro River is known for its one of the best Sakura viewing spots in Tokyo. During the early evening the blossoms are lit up in a display known as 'Yozakura' which makes for truly breathtaking scenery.

Location: Shiba Park, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 25Mar 2018

Shiba Park is one of the five oldest park in Japan located at the foot of Tokyo tower. You will enjoy the amazing view of Sakura together with Tokyo’s symbol, Tokyo tower in this area. Nearby Zojoji temple also have some beautiful Sakura trees.

Location: Imperial Palace, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 29 Mar 2018

Weeping Sakura tree near Ote-mon Gate attracts many tourists in spring. Inner palace opens to the public as the East Garden including the number of historical buildings and sites such as Ninomaru garden, Tenshudai, the remains of the main tower of Edo castle, Hyaku-nin-bansho Guardhouse and many more.

Location: Imperial Palace, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 24 Mar 2018

Sakurada-mon Gate located in the south of Imperial Palace is famous for its location of “Sakurada-mon Gate incident”, the assassination of Japanese Chief Minister occurred in 1860 outside the Sakurada Gate of Edo Castle.

Location: Chidorigafuchi, Tokyo
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 29Mar 2018

Chidorigafuchi is one of the 12 moats located in the northwest of the Imperial Palace, and it’s a must visit spot in Sakura season. A 700 m-long pedestrian path will be covered with the blossoms and the trees are lit up at night. You can hire a rowing boat to enjoy the inspiring cherry blossoms from the water surface.

Location: Genjiyama Park, Kamakura
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 28Mar 2018

Genjiyama park is on the Kita-kamakura hiking course, once you entered the park you will enjoy the great contrast of camellia’s red and cherry blossom’s pink.

Location: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 28Mar 2018

“Dankazura” is the approach to the shrine. Cherry blossoms are planted on both sides of the approach and you can see Hachimangu shrine in the middle of the mountain through the Sakura tunnel.

Location: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 28Mar 2018

Sakura is in full bloom around Genji Pond. Hataage Benzaiten shrine was re-built on the isle on the east side of the Genpei-ike ponds (Genji pond and Heike pond).

Location: Kisha-michi Promenade, Yokohama
Photo by: Mr Hiroyoshi Kawana
Photo taken: 28Mar 2018

Kisha-michi Promenade is made by the former Railway track. It consists of three bridges connecting the Nihonmaru Memorial Park to the Shinko area. Only few minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho station.