The Kakunodate area in Senboku, Akita, is noted for its weeping cherry trees. Their branches hang gracefully down in the old samurai district and are at their finest from mid- to late April.

This tree does not like wet feet, especially during winter, so make sure you plant it in an area with good drainage. Weeping higan cherry (Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula’) is one of the earliest ...

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Kakunodate is adorned with pink weeping cherry trees in late April, creating a striking contrast against the black board fences of the samurai residences. See more top cherry blossom spots in Akita ...

Opening Shot: Miyo (Reina Ueda) kneels on the floor, weeping. The Gist: Miyo speaks in diary-style voiceover as images blur together: trees bursting with cherry blossoms, a sudden shift to autumn ...

One of the prettiest places to see cherry blossoms is Kyoto! Many of the famous Kyoto cherry blossom spots have weeping cherry trees and double-flowered cherry trees, making for breathtaking photos.

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There, six rows of mostly uniform white headstones stretch out below the shade of a weeping cherry tree. Visitors had left offerings at many of the graves the day I visited in June — flowers ...

However, the highlight of the park that attracts crowds is the shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree), which is illuminated at night. Visitors can enjoy the park with free admission. Looking for more ...