Cherry Blossoms Along Asuwa River

Gorgeous line of cherry trees heralding spring in Fukui

Takako Sakamoto Apr 13, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The pathway along Asuwa River in Fukui is lined with gorgeous cherry trees on both sides</p>

<p>A couple looking at a map on the sidewalk of Asuwa River surrounded with beautiful cherry blossoms</p>

<p>Lanterns lining the stone-paved sidewalk of Asuwa River</p>

<p>Looking at Sakura Bridge surrounded by pretty cherry blossoms</p>

<p>Pink weeping cherry branch fluttering in the wind</p>

<p>Most of the petals have already fallen off this tree, but some pink flowers were still hanging in there</p>

<p>Pretty pink blossoms are beautiful even on a cloudy day!</p>

<p>Paper lanterns swaying in the wind</p>

<p>Final dance before falling to the ground</p>

<p>Sturdy trunks of cherry trees along Asuwa River</p>

<p>Cherry branches with a Japanese house in the background</p>

<p>Cut-off cherry tree reaching for the sky</p>

<p>Sakura Bridge and cherry blossoms in Sepia</p>

<p>A statue of Yuri Kimimasa, a famous historical figure in Fukui, standing in the midst of gorgeous cherry blossoms</p>

<p>A keen photographer crouching down to take a shot on a riverbank</p>

One cloudy, cold day, I strolled along Asuwa River in Fukui to enjoy the cherry blossoms which decorate the pathway every spring. The view of the cherry trees here is so beautiful, it was understandably selected as one of the '100 Best Places for Sakura Viewing' in Japan. Asuwa River flows through the center of Fukui City, therefore many local people take leisurely walks every day on the pathways along it. Especially in spring, even in still-cold weather, people enjoy strolling along the path appreciating the gorgeous cherry blossoms decorating the whole scene. For night-time illumination of these trees, please see my other photo story.

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...