Among the “Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots” selected by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association, 15 are locations situated nearby castles.
The cherry blossom season is one of the greatest times to visit the Japanese castles, because the blooming sakura trees surrounding them are creating a magical atmosphere and a wonderful, “only in Japan” landscape. Photographed here is Maruoka-jō, one of the castles listed in the Top 100 list…
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