Ueno Park

After a delicious, nutritious (and best of all, included with our room) breakfast at the hotel, we set off bright and early for Ueno park. We arrived before the majority of the crowds which meant we could really enjoy the tranquility while walking underneath the Sakura trees.

The main walkway had been pruned recently, so we didn't get a full tunnel effect here. It was very picturesque and easy to imagine what it will be like once the canopy grows back.

Walking around the park there were a number of lanterns hanging (they looked a bit like KFC buckets to Vela) with Japanese characters on them. Apparently these are the names of local businesses that sponsor the Sakura event in Ueno park. A neat way to advertise without ruining the atmosphere. We also came across a noisy crow chilling on a sign, watching all the people invade his park.

We continued our walk around the local area and discovered a small temple courtyard with some more pretty trees in full bloom.Читать далее