It's sakura time! Tsurugajo in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Japan

C&C greatly appreciated.

Photos taken two years ago, looking forward to my next trip in a week.

A not so promising approach, blossom are evidently beyond peak....

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/TACB​ep Tsurugajo1 by KaiZenDon, on Flickr

Sakura chasing is always risky, probably one of the most short-lived seasonal sights, flowers come and go in a week.

A little elevation made all the difference, trees on the castle walls were just ever so slightly beyond peak, with greens starting to pop up, yet there's no disturbance to is stunning scene.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/TACA​RF Tsurugajo3 by KaiZenDon, on Flickr

Hanami (flower viewing) time! I wish friends were nearby.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/TyaN​7y Tsurugajo2 by KaiZenDon, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/TACB​oH Tsurugajo5 by KaiZenDon, on Flickr

Cherish the moment they say, petals fall.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/Svza​Fs Tsurugajo6 by KaiZenDon, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/TyaN​11 Tsurugajo8 by KaiZenDon, on Flickr