Cherry, Cherry, Cherry: April 6-9, 2012

Tokyo had its peak of cherry blossom this weekend. I visited several cherry spots.

Chidorigafuchi, Imperial Palace:  One of most famous cherry spots in Tokyo. (Top)

Ueno Park: Tens of thousands of people gathered. It took ten minutes to move 50 meters in the “cherry street”.

Shinobazu Pond @ Ueno.

Sumida River Bank @ Asakusa:
Tens of thousands of people gathered. The cherries were planted by Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune about 300 years ago.

Shinjuku: Cherries were planted along Koshu Kaido street

Shinjuku Central Park:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government buildings stand behind cherry trees.

Shiba Park:
Tokyo Tower stands behind the park.








Zojoji Temple @ Shiba
One of most famous temples in Tokyo.










Imperial Palace:
Overview

Imparial Palace moat

British Embassy@ Hanzmon

Kandagawa River:
Many other rivers (such as Meguro River, Nogewa River and Zenpukuji River) have cherry trees in their banks.

Tamgawa Josui Park:
Many othe parks and walking pathes have cherry trees.

Mono rail and canal @ Tamachi

Tamachi Station
Cherry trees are planted in many business streets. Business people enjoy the clossom on their ways to the offices.

A street in a residential area in Kawasaki city
Cherry tunnels are founs in many places in and around Tokyo