Odawara Castle's Cherry Blossoms

Much awaited cherry blossoms are worth the crowds!

Hana Joy Mar 23, 2013 - 1 min read

A view of the city from the top of the castle

The blossoms sometimes seem to completely blanket the sky

One can rent a small rowboat to take out on the moat

The bridge across the moat is a striking red

Odawara Castle alone is a well-deserved tourist destination. The inside of the castle has been restored into a museum full of artifacts from feudal Japan, and even offers opportunities to dress up in historic wear. In the springtime, the castle becomes a popular destination because of its cherry blossoms. Among the highlights (besides the blossoms themselves) is the sakura soft cream and the great reaction local people seem to have when the cherry blossoms bloom.

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Hana Joy @hana.joy

I'm working here in Japan as a member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Originally from the Northern California area, I am a recent graduate with a degree in International Affairs.Living in Japan provides the opportunity for unique and continued insights into the local flavor of a...