I was fortunate enough to visit Tokyo recently and I was totally blown away by the beauty of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms! In Tokyo, cherry blossom season usually takes place at the start of April. The cherry blossoms period really takes the beauty of Tokyo to the next level. Flower viewing is a tradition that goes back more than a 1,000 years in Japan or even earlier. The flowers’ short beautiful lives – they only bloom for about two weeks – became a symbol of human life too. In short, celebrate life because it doesn’t last long and when it’s gone, it’s gone. Prior to my Japan trip, I had Ueno Park listed down as one of the must-go places in Tokyo especially after reading about how it is one of Tokyo's most popular and lively cherry blossom spots. There are so many different types of cherry blossom trees in many different areas, so Ueno Park is a must visit if you are in Tokyo during the cherry blossom season. 每年的3 、4月开始大家的Facebook是不是都会被樱花照片轰炸的体无完肤,心中一定是想,我也一定要去日本赏樱。但我去年去过一次之后,便又发下豪语,有机会一定要再赏樱努力追樱,跟着日本人在樱花树下悠的赏樱,这样才是赏樱最高境界。 东京上野恩赐公园面积非常大,以樱花着名,每年的樱花季节就会挤满赏花的遊人,不过即使并非樱花季节遊览,依然是件赏心乐事。 上野恩赐公园,为我这一次的东京小旅行揭开了美丽的序幕。 我的东京赏樱行,就从上野公园开始啰! Ueno Park is home to walking paths, lawn, rows of trees, and even the Ueno Zoo. The whole space was once part of Kaneiji Temple, a huge, wealthy, family temple. Now, the public visits it on a regular basis. The park is especially known for its cherry blossom trees, which burst into long rows of pink and white flowers when they bloom each year. 上野公园,是日本第一座公园,原本属于日本皇室的所在地,后来大正天皇赐与东京市管理,让它成为全民皆可遊赏的旅遊盛地,因此上野公园的全名也叫上野恩赐公园。 走进了上野公园,远远就看到这两排满满的樱花树,走在里头,真的可以说是樱花舖天盖地,美的令人屏息。 上野公园内也有个神社, 旁边有一颗粉红色的樱花树。上野恩赐公园人非常多,多半是日本人,很热闹,也很拥挤,樱花几乎都是满开。樱花树下坐满一堆堆来赏花的人,吃便当,喝喝酒,聊聊天,感觉到大家都在享受这个花季带来的美好时光。 There was the multitude of little temples all around the park. You are immersed into the Japanese culture trough these temples. 公园内的樱花隧道, 满满的樱花几乎要把天空给遮蔽了。 I felt blessed to be able to catch Sakura trees blooming in Tokyo, Japan! They were so pretty…like snow in Spring. I couldn’t stop staring at them while walking down the pathway. This gives tourists a three-month window of opportunity to see the flowers in full bloom and time to enjoy a traditional Japanese picnic underneath their canopy. These picnics often last well into the night and are fuelled by a combination of beer, sake and local food. That being said, you’re welcome to improvise and anyone who’s been inside a Japanese 7-11 knows how well stocked they are. There is a nice route around the lake, lined with cherry blossom trees. You join the sanctuary by a little bridge and are surrounded by water. There, the sightseeing is composed of the buildings of the city on the other side of the lake and at the same time the traditional sanctuary. The contrast of modernity and traditionality of Japan is resumed with this small area of Ueno park. 真的很难想像当樱花雨吹来的时候,那种随风飘散的粉红花瓣有多么美! 因为都只有单株单株的零散樱花,只好都给她们独特的近拍特写啰! 老实说我到现在还是分不清楚哪一种樱花是哪一种品种? 不过不管是哪一种,对我来说除了一样美,还是一样美。 上野公园是东京必访的赏樱景点,如果你是第一次来东京赏樱,推荐,一定要将上野公园排进行程中。舖天盖地,漫天飞舞的樱花雪,绝对是令人难忘。 Wherever you happen to find yourself in Japan, cherry blossom season is a unique experience and one of the best photo opportunities you’ll ever come across. More Sakura viewing locations will be made available in my coming postings. So, stay tuned and bookmark this website if you are interested to know the best locations in Tokyo area for Sakura viewing!
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