Cherry Blossom Report: Iwakuni
by Scott, staff writer of japan-guide.com
This journal is a log of my travels within Japan. Here you'll find my personal opinions on the places I've been and the things I've seen. Also expect to see the occasional review and editorial. Thanks for reading.
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2011/04/07 - Cherry Blossom Report: Iwakuni
After spending the morning checking out the cherry blossoms in Hiroshima (a separate report can be found here), I took the rest of the afternoon to explore Iwakuni, a beautiful riverside town not to far from Hiroshima. But before reading this report you may want to check out this excellent cherry blossom report trip by community member AlexRowan who visited Iwakuni on April 3, 2011. Thanks for the great report Alex!
Kintai-kyo Bridge
April 7, 2011 - full bloom
My first stop in Iwakuni was the city's iconic Kintai-kyo Bridge, an arched wooden pedestrian bridge that spans the Nishiki River. The bridge looks the best in spring when the hundreds of cherry trees planted along the riverbank form a beautiful backdrop of white blossoms behind the bridge. The cherry trees around the bridge and along the riverside park next to the bridge were in full bloom today and looked spectacular. Definitely check it out over the next few days while the cherry blossoms are at their best.
Kikko Park
April 7, 2011 - full bloom
Next the bridge lies Kikko Park, a large public park that was built of the former grounds of the feudal family that ruled the area during the Edo Period. The family's third lord, Kikkawa Hiroshi, commissioned the construction of the Kintai-kyo Bridge.
The cherry trees that are scattered throughout the park were also at full bloom today. There were lots of people having hanami parties under the trees and enjoying the wide open spaces found around the park as well. You can expect that the trees will continue to look their best for a few more days just like at the bridge next door.
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