Jan 8, 2014 - 1 min read

Cherry Blossoms at Fukui Castle

Enjoy beautiful sakura in Fukui Castle ruins at night

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Main bridge to Fukui Castle and cherry blossoms at night

Illuminated Cherry blossoms in Fukui Castle ruins at night. The water in the moat reflects the cherry trees

Green light from the lantern is added to the colors of cherry trees

The reflection of the main bridge and the cherry trees on the water surface

Combination of illuminated main bridge and cherry blossoms

Cherry blossoms at Fukui Castle during daytime. The modern building of the Prefectural government was built inside the ruins

Cherry blossoms at Fukui Castle, viewed from afar

The water in the moat mirrors the beautiful cherry trees

If asked where the best spot for viewing cherry blossoms is in Fukui, most people would say the Asuwa Riverside, since it was chosen as one of the '100 best cherry blossom viewing spots' in Japan. However, I somehow like the cherry blossoms at the Fukui Castle ruins. Fukui Castle, once a large, magnificent castle, was once the residence of the Matsudaira clan of Echizen. The local people of Fukui love this place to enjoy cherry blossoms. In late April, when the cherry blossoms were already falling, I went to see them here at night. The falling cherry blossoms were dancing on the surface of the water in the moat. They were beautiful. Looking at their last dance, I wondered if the life of flowers and human life as well, might sparkle most brilliantly just before they die. For daytime photos of cherry blossoms at Fukui Castle, please refer to my other photo story.