Yoshino Sakura
Following my visit to Kobe, next on the list was Yoshino in Nara. Yoshino is mountainous area famous for sakura blossoms which gradually move up the mountains during the spring.
The train journey from Kyoto to Yoshino was spectacular. As you move away from the city and into the mountains you are suddenly surrounded by fields, beautiful bamboo forests and rivers.
Yoshino itself wasn't bad either! Take a look at the amount of sakura that was blooming on the lower parts of the mountain. Again, it was a shame about the cloudy weather but even so it was well worth the trip.
nice photos! it seems that you had a wonderful trip!
Posted by: Alice | Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Thanks Alice, yes, it was a great trip.
Posted by: Darren | Monday, May 05, 2008 at 06:42 PM