Before the full-scale arrival of winter, at the Japanese garden "Oyakuen" in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, the work of "Yukitsuri", which prevents tree branches from breaking under the weight of snow, has begun to entertain visitors. I'm here.
At the Japanese garden "Oyakuen" in Aizuwakamatsu City, which is designated as a national scenic spot, "Yukitsuri" is held every year, where the tree branches are hung with ropes to prevent them from breaking under the weight of the snow. It has become a tradition of
On the 15th, seven people, including garden staff, were working on the work, tying dozens of ropes to the ends of the branches, one at a time, near the 500-year-old Hijuna tree.
A woman in her 50s from Tokyo said, "When I saw 'Yukitsuri' for the first time, it was so beautiful that I thought it was a Christmas tree."
Ken Kobayashi, manager of Oyakuen's garden, said, "We try not only to protect the garden trees from the snow, but also to make them look as beautiful as possible. Please come and see the snowy scenery of Oyakuen." I was.
The work of "Yukitsuri" will be done until the end of this month.