Nakijin Castle cherry blossoms create wondrous scene for Nakijin Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

Nakijin Castle cherry blossoms create wondrous scene for Nakijin Castle Cherry Blossom Festival

On January 30 past 7:00 p.m. at Nakijin Castle, prior to the festival, lighting up of the winter cherry trees and castle walls is tested. (Photograph courtesy of John Matsumoto)


January 31, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo

Prior to the 13th annual Nakijin Castle Cherry Blossom Festival (sponsored by the action committee for the festival), the start of which is February 1, preparations for lighting up the cherry trees and Nakijin Castle were underway.

The cold on the night of January 30 was chilling, and with the World Heritage registered castle in the background, the cherry blossoms stood out and created a wonderous scene.

The festical ends on February 9.

There are about 860 cherry trees growing on the castle grounds, and at the time of this article 7 or 8 were in bloom.

There is promise that during the festival the cherry blossoms can be enjoyed in full bloom.

(English translation by T&CT and Erin Jones)

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