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Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks. Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the paid park’s spacious lawns, meandering walking paths, and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center. In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to see cherry blossoms.
A cherry blossom is the bloom of a Prunus tree, of which there are several varieties. Cherry blossoms are found all throughout the world. However, they are most prevalent in temperate climes in the Northern Hemisphere. Such as Japan, China, Korea, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and various sites in northern Europe. Because of the enormous number of kinds and the statewide celebrations held throughout the blooming season. Japan is particularly well-known… Read More
“What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.” ― Kobayashi Issa, Poems
