Seasonal flowers & fresh green: April 12-16, 2025

 

 

The cherry blossoms are almost over, and the season is turning from late spring to early summer in Tokyo.

During my walks in western Tokyo, I find various seasonal flowers as well as new green leaves in many places.

 

Tulips and rapeseed flower were in full bloom on April 12nd in the flowerbeds in Roka Park, Setagaya City. Primary colors such as yellow and red stood out.

 

I also saw late-blooming cherry blossoms in the park.

 

Azaleas were beginning to bloom in Hanagi Park on April 16th.

 

New green leaves were beginning to sprout on the ginkgo and other trees in the park.

 

New leaves were growing on tulip trees on the nearby walking paths.

It was fine weather today, and the temperature went up to 23°C.

Cherry @ Gotokuji Temple: April 9, 2025

 

Cherry blossoms started in Tokyo in late March. Since then, the blossoms lasted until today, longer than originally expected, as cold and rainy weather continued through early April.

The beautiful flowers were still in bloom when I visited Gotokuji Temple today.

 

Many foreign tourists were visiting the temple. They were enjoying the Japanese cherry blossoms and taking photos.

 

The cherry flower petals were gradually falling and covering the ground.

This year, I was able to enjoy the cherry blossoms for more than 10 days. The season will soon turn from late spring to early summer.