“Beautiful Scenery of Japan”
Through this blog, I’ll be sharing, little by little, photographs of Japan’s beautiful landscapes that I’ve taken myself.
The photo below was taken of a weeping cherry tree lit up at night, at a temple in a small regional city. It captures a moment as dusk gradually deepened into pitch-black darkness, when a trace of light still lingered in the sky, and I was able to catch the setting sun, the cherry blossoms at night, and the moon all together in a single frame, a rare moment indeed.
This temple is very small, and if too many visitors were to come, the surrounding area would become badly congested with people and cars, potentially causing trouble for local residents, so I’ll be keeping its location a secret.
I’ll continue posting many more photos going forward, so please look forward to them.
There are many places across Japan where you can enjoy illuminated cherry blossoms, but I’ve listed some of the most notable spots here. If you happen to visit at just the right time when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, you can enjoy breathtakingly beautiful scenery.
| # | Cherry Blossom Spot | Prefecture | Nighttime Highlights | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hirosaki Park & Hirosaki Castle | Aomori | Cherry blossom tunnels, castle, and reflections on the moat | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Takada Castle Site Park | Niigata | Approximately 3,000 lanterns and the illuminated castle tower | ★★★★★ |
| 3 | Goryokaku Park | Hokkaido | Cherry blossoms surrounding the star-shaped fortress | ★★★★★ |
| 4 | Takato Castle Ruins Park | Nagano | Vibrant pink Takato Kohigan cherry blossoms | ★★★★★ |
| 5 | Meguro River | Tokyo | Approximately 3.8 km of illuminated cherry blossom-lined riverside | ★★★★☆ |
| 6 | Mount Yoshino | Nara | Spectacular cherry blossoms covering the entire mountainside | ★★★★☆ |
| 7 | Kintai Bridge | Yamaguchi | Historic wooden bridge, cherry blossoms, and nighttime illumination | ★★★★☆ |
| 8 | Ueno Park | Tokyo | Cherry blossom-lined paths with lanterns and nighttime illumination | ★★★★☆ |
| 9 | Lake Kawaguchi – North Shore | Yamanashi | Cherry blossoms, Lake Kawaguchi, and views of Mount Fuji | ★★★★☆ |
| 10 | Osaka Castle Park | Osaka | Osaka Castle illuminated alongside the cherry blossoms | ★★★★☆ |
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