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Cherry blossoms in Ueno Park
On April 5, Ueno Park was bustling with visitors flocking to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom. This aerial photo shows Takenodai Plaza in the foreground and Kiyomizu-Kannon-Do Hall of Kaneiji Temple in the back.
(April 5, 2017)
Cherry blossoms in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
On April 5, cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden were at their peak. The cherry trees in the garden began blooming five days earlier than usual, but with many cold days following, blossoms were enjoyed for a longer period this year. In this aerial photo Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is in the foreground, and Shinjuku’s skyscraper district is in the back.
(April 5, 2017)
Cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park
On April 6, many people were enjoying the cherry blossoms in full bloom from boats on the pond at Inokashira Park. The park is known as one of the best spots in Tokyo to view cherry blossoms. Some 500 cherry trees are planted in the park, with about 250 Someiyoshino and Yamazakura cherry trees around Inokashira Pond. Inokashira Park opened on May 1, 1917 as the first suburban park in Japan, and celebrated its 100th anniversary this year.
(April 6, 2017)
Cherry trees in Zenpukujigawa Green Park
On April 7, some 700 cherry trees in Zenpukujigawa Green Park were in full bloom, drawing large crowds of people to the rows of the cherry trees blossoming along Zenpukuji River. The cherry trees are each about 40 years old. Zenpukujigawa Green Park is the perfect park to stroll around and enjoy the seasonally changing landscape, from the spring cherry blossoms to the red autumn leaves.
(April 7, 2017)
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