Apr 9, 2014 - 1 min read

Daytime Ohanami at Fukui Castle

One of the major Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Fukui

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Beautiful cherry blossoms on top of the stone wall

Beautiful cherry trees lining the street just in front of Fukui Castle

Cherry trees just outside of Fukui Castle

Cherry trees, stone wall, mosses and a pine tree under the blue sky...Japanese spring has come!

Cherry tree in full bloom over the stone wall

They look happy blooming under the blue sky!

Cherry trees in full bloom on the stone wall

Fukui Castle is one of the most famous and popular places for cherry blossom viewing in Fukui City. Since I moved to Fukui I have visited here several times but it has never been crowded. These photos were taken on a SATURDAY during Sakura season. Take a look. Can you see people in the pictures?! Anyway, I must say that Fukui is one of the best-kept secrets in Japan for cherry blossom lovers. There are other popular places such as Asuwa riverside for sakura viewing in the city. There, you can also enjoy beautiful cherry trees without fighting with crowds. For night-time views of sakura at Fukui Castle please refer to my other photo essay.

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Hugo Kempeneer-Segawa 6 years ago

Hi, how are the cherry blossoms doing today in Fukui? Thank you for taling the time to answer my question, Hugo

Takako Sakamoto Photographer 6 years ago

Hi Hugo, thanks for the inquiry. Unfortunately, cherry blossom season is already over in Fukui City. But in Katsuyama or Ohno city, they are still pretty and cascading cherry trees in Takeda village in Sakai City (30 min. by car from Fukui City) can be enjoyed from now !(https://en.japantravel.com/fukui/cascading-cherry-trees-at-takeda/20148 )

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