We got to Hamamatsu too early for shopping, so decided to follow signs leading to the castle park, where we encountered a few other people, mostly dog walkers and photographers. Of course, there were also a few people sleeping on tarps under the cherry trees - hanami is in full force this weekend!
For those who are not aware, hanami means flower viewing and it refers to the popular pastime of having a pic-nic under the cherry trees and just enjoying the sight of the cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms do not last long - they will be gone in just a few days - so for just the briefest period in April, families and friends head out to the best hanami spots they can find.
Brian and I were just lucky to have stumbled into such a lovely park, and so early in the morning as to be almost alone there. We took a picture (of course) of the castle, which, though not as large as the more famous castles in Japan, was still rather impressive. And the park itself was a perfect place to spend the early morning hours on the best hanami day of the year.
Hamamatsu Castle
A bridge crosses the pond in Hamamatsu Castle Park, with a large cherry tree in full bloom stretching over the water.
2 comments:
I know I sound like a broken record, but really, the photos are wonderful!
Mom
What stunning photos.
I think if I got any more green with envy the colour change would be permenant. It lookes like you had a great day.
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