Weeping cherry trees, about 600 years old, are in full bloom at a temple in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
The weeping cherry tree "Edhiganzakura" in the precincts of Seiunji Temple in Chichibu City is about 600 years old, about 15 meters high, and the circumference of the trunk is about 3 meters thick, and it is designated as a natural monument in Saitama Prefecture. increase.
On the 2nd, many people visited the cherry blossom viewing and took pictures to enjoy the flowers that bloomed on the branches.
The flowering of this year was almost the same as usual, but the best time to see it was delayed by about a week due to the continuous cold days.
A couple in their twenties who visited from Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, said, "The cherry blossoms are beautiful and I feel relaxed."
A 6th grade girl from Tokyo with her family said, "I've been traveling for the first time in a while and I'm happy to see the beautiful cherry blossoms."
Weeping cherry blossoms at Seiunji can be enjoyed until around April 10.