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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

"SAKURA" - In Himeji Castle (Edited)

This week the weather is very fine, and so we went to see "SAKURA" (Cherry Blossoms) in the world heritage Himeji Castle.

Here are the photos of the way around the castle...
There are some trails and these area retains something of the flavor of the old working class section very much, and I love them.









Here is one of stone monument of Himeji Castle.




This photo is beautiful, isn't it?!
We can see the caslte from our house (mum's house), so for us it's very natural thing that the castle is there, but every year when this season came, I always think this castle is the best in so many SAKURA!




I like this shot (below)! Good shot, isn't this?!







This is like a post card!
I will print this out on the photo paper later by new printer! And see how it will be, if it's so good, I will use them as a post card! :D




Please look at these beautiful and pretty flowers "SAKURA" for a while...






















People enjoying the cherry blossoms... It is called "Hanami"
Most of local people enjoy their meal "Bento" etc.. (beer, drinks, etc... some are doing sports, it's like picnic) under the trees.




Me in front of the Castle.
Yesterday was a fine day, so I was a bit vigour!




Sweetie and I. Sweetie didn't stop moving at all, so we couldn't take nice photos of him at all, shame!! (Actually he was sleepy!!)




I hope people enjoy my photos of "SAKURA" and "Himeji Caslte" very much!
You can compare the scene of the Castle from this post, photos was taken in last November.




Thanks for visiting!
Bye bye from Sweetie + Yuko (@_@)v

P.S. Unfortunately from the next year, the big repair for the castle will be started, so you won't be able to see such scenes for few years...


36 comments:

Margaret said...

How beautiful, Yuko! And now I know what Sakura means! lol! Thanks for the wonderful pictures!

Anonymous said...

Hello Yuko! Cherry blossoms are so beautiful!I like the pictures.
Greetings from Hungary!

Barbi said...

Beautiful pictures! :D

Kim D Messick said...

Absolutely gorgeous photos! I almost feel like I'm there!

Poly said...

Wonderful! It's my dream to see this with my own eyes.

Anonymous said...

Wow... How beautiful it is...

Brigitte said...

Wonderful pictures, Yuko. Looking at them is like travelling. Thanks for sharing.

Nina said...

Amazing pictures! Stunning :)
The cherry blossoms look wonderful! You had a beautiful and fine day didn't you!
Super :)

Mãe da Rita said...

So beautiful!!! Happy Easter for you and your family! Hugs, MJ

Berit said...

So pretty! Flower Viewing parties (what all those groups of people are doiong relaxing under the trees while eating) are called "Hanami", right?

My boyfriend and I were talking about how it should be "That time" and trying to remember the name for it the other day.

You ad your sweetie look so happy.:)

Patricia Lessell said...

Gorgeous photos just loved them all. Patti xxx

Theresa said...

It is soooo beautiful!!!!!!! Looks like you had a wonderful day~~~

valerie said...

What fantastic photos! The flowers and castle look beautiful! And it looks like you had a nice day outside with your son. :)

geeky Heather said...

Sugoi!! Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures. I took some when we did our own short trip for viewing sakura here: http://lottloft.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-of-my-favorite-things-about-spring.html

Karoline said...

Beautiful photo's Yuko, thanks for sharing

Julianne said...

Yuko,

The photos are lovely. I'm glad that you are feeling better.

Hazel said...

Your photographs are so beautiful Yuko. I love your Easter bunny finish too. Have a lovely Easter. xx

Susimac said...

Beautiful photos Yuko of a very beautiful place, its definitley somewhere I would love to visit one day

Carmen said...

beauutiful cherry blossom,they look so great,and i love the photo of the castle withe the flowers,is really like a postcard. lovely !

Yuki said...

Mmmm, now realy is most beautifull time... When I look at this photo's I'm remember Japanese songs about Sakura's... Thanks for good remembrance and wish nice festival! "Sakura, sakura..."

Rowyn said...

Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos Yuko. It looks like you and Sweetie had a fabulous day!

Julie said...

Lovely pics of you and sweetie, such pretty cherry blossoms

samplerlover said...

Hello Yuko, just catching up with my blogging again. Thank you so much for the beautiful photos. What a beautiful place and those cherry blossoms. Just beautiful.
What a beautiful little boy Sweetie is growing into. The photos of the pair of you are lovely.
Have a Happy Easter - Sandra.

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

Beautiful pictures, Yuko. Thanks for sharing!

grace said...

They are beautiful! :) I wish I was there to soak in the beauty in person. The last picture with the eyes is so funny!

Nancy said...

Thank you for sharing these lovely photos Yuko. The castle is gorgeous!

Cherry blossoms are so beautiful! I think they look like delicate pink lace. When I lived near Washington, DC I used to drive there just to see the cherry blossoms in the spring. I miss doing that.

Anonymous said...

I love your photos and your blog, I read it very often
I'm from France and I love japan !!!

XXXdomy said...

How wonderful are these cherry trees !! Thanks to share these pictures with us, they look like postcards !! I've got some cherry trees in my garden but they aren't as beautiful as yours in Japan !!

I haven't receive your mail yet, e-mail me again, I'm waiting :-))

Ele said...

My dear friend Yuko,

how lovely your pictures of nautre and you - spring must be wonderful in Japan...

I whish you and your little familiy a Happy Easter and all my best

hugs and kisses
Gabriele

evikusz said...

Wonderful, beautiful, very very pretty!

Anna Zont said...

Beautiful fotos! Thank you!

Christine said...

Thankyou for sharing your photos of cherry blossom Yuko, they are so beautiful. I must show them to my daughter, she is in love with all things Japanese

Rachel said...

Yuko, thank you such GORGEOUS photos! I have always wanted to visit Japan during the sakura season. I think it would lovely ;)

Thanks for sharing all your photos! LOL I love the ones of you and your family. Your son always makes say, 'Too cute!'

Dovilė said...

Yuko thanks for gorgeous beauty:)
Happy spring!

Carol R said...

I must remember to come to Japan in April - the Sakura is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous pictures!

Gemma said...

Hola! Me llamo Gemma y soy de Barcelona, tus fotos son preciosas y tu blog me encanta.Felicidades. Espero que no te moleste pero he puesto tu blog en mi lista de preferidos, si hay algun inconveniente no dudes en decirmelo.