Cherry Blossoms on Over 160-year-old Tree in Full Bloom at Hachigata Castle Park in Yorii, Saitama Pref.

The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:57 JST, March 23, 2026

SAITAMA — A more than 160-year-old edohiganzakura cherry tree is in full bloom at Hachigata Castle Park in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture.

The about 18-meter-tall tree is called Ujikuni-zakura after 16th-century feudal lord Hojo Ujikuni, who used to reside in the castle.

The tree will be illuminated between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. through April 5.