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One of the Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, Maruoka Castle

Tue, March 15, 2016, by Muza-chan

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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Maruoka Castle, Fukui
Maruoka Castle, Fukui
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EXIF Info:

Nikon D700
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 48mm
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 500
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