Blooming cherry trees lining a river in Kyoto

In Japan, many mundane places are becoming exquisite park-like landscapes during the cherry blooming season. A beautiful example is provided by the channeled rivers, because many of them are lined by rows of sakura cherry trees.

Admired from a bridge or maybe from a boat in the middle of the river, they become veritable cherry blossoms tunnels, enchanting and delightful scenes to be admired during the Japanese spring...