Mar 28, 2015 - 1 min read

Spring in Kakunodate

Song of a thousand hues of cherry blossoms

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The chocolate brown and grey colors of the walled residences frame the beauty of the cherry blossoms

The chocolate brown and grey colors of the walled residences frame the beauty of the cherry blossoms

Take a rickshaw ride around the samurai gardens

Take a rickshaw ride around the samurai gardens

The old 1950s streets between the station and the riverfront are like a movie set.

The old 1950s streets between the station and the riverfront are like a movie set.

The relatively car free streets of Old Kakunodate are perfect for a spring walk

The relatively car free streets of Old Kakunodate are perfect for a spring walk

Charming tea houses and grand century old trees make a picturesque scene.

Charming tea houses and grand century old trees make a picturesque scene.

A thousand hues of pink fill the skies during Springtime.

A thousand hues of pink fill the skies during Springtime.

The chocolate brown and grey colors of the walled residences frame the beauty of the cherry blossoms

Take a rickshaw ride around the samurai gardens

The old 1950s streets between the station and the riverfront are like a movie set.

The relatively car free streets of Old Kakunodate are perfect for a spring walk

Charming tea houses and grand century old trees make a picturesque scene.

A thousand hues of pink fill the skies during Springtime.

At the end of a long winter, the folk in Kakunodate welcome the first cherry blossoms of spring with a joy in their heart. People come out of hibernation and the streets are filled with rickshaws taking visitors to the best hanami spots along the Hinokinai River. The level laneways between the station and the old town are relatively car free and makes for a great day trip from Akita or Sendai.

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Bonson Lam

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Anonymous 11 years ago

Lovely photos, I particularly like the first one !

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Amoolya Rajappa

Amoolya Rajappa 11 years ago

Cherry blossoms are such a delight indeed! Nicely captured, beautiful contrast.

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