To use this site, please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page.
This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content, and analyzing our website traffic. By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies.
Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The Yomiuri Shimbun Visitors take memorial photos against the backdrop of cherry blossoms at Ounkyo Bridge in Takato Castle Site Park in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, on Friday.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
14:11 JST, April 12, 2025
INA, Nagano – The famed Takato-kohigan cherry trees at Takato Castle Site Park in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, often hailed as the finest cherries in Japan, reached their peak bloom on Friday.
Characterized by their smaller size and deep reddish hue, about 1,500 of these distinctive trees paint the park in vibrant colors. Despite occasional light rain during the day, the sun emerged in the afternoon, drawing viewers to exclaim, “It’s too beautiful!” near the iconic Ounkyo Bridge, a popular photo spot. They captured commemorative snapshots with their smartphones.
According to city officials, the full bloom period is expected to last for just under a week. Afterwards, visitors can see the breathtaking spectacle of falling cherry blossoms.
