5th April 2005: Cherry Blossom Avenue Along the Higashigawa River in Tokorozawa Saitama

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Each spring, a breathtaking avenue of cherry blossoms appears along the Higashigawa River, which runs east to west through Tokorozawa City. Stretching approximately 5.4 kilometers from Nishiarai Town to Higashi-Tokorozawa, the riverbanks are lined with about 700 cherry trees, forming one of the largest cherry blossom corridors in the city. The soft pink blossoms extending endlessly along the water create a truly magnificent sight.

Centering on the classic Somei Yoshino variety, the trees reach full bloom in early spring, gently tinting the river’s surface. Petals drifting in the breeze and floating downstream add a graceful and poetic atmosphere to the scenery.

This cherry blossom avenue began when 180 trees were first planted in 1964 to commemorate the Tokyo Olympics. Since then, it has long been cherished by local residents as a beloved walking path. Today, with well-maintained promenades, visitors can stroll leisurely beneath what feels like a tunnel of blossoms. In particular, the sections where the trees follow the natural curves of the Higashigawa River offer sweeping arches of flowers that captivate everyone who visits.

Taken with Nikon F5 / AF-S 28-70mm F2.8D ED / AI AF 80-200mm F2.8D ED New / Kodak Gold 100













    Camera : Nikon F5 at www.kenrockwell.com
    Lens      : AF-S 28-70mm F2.8D ED at www.kenrockwell.com
                    AI AF 80-200mm F2.8D ED New at www.kenrockwell.com

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