One of the most magical places in Tokyo during Hanami season is Chidorigafuchi (千鳥ヶ淵, thousand birds moat), the northeastern part of the Imperial Palace moat. Gorgeous old sakura trees are lining both banks of the moat, extending their branches towards the surface of the water.
We visited Chidorigafuchi on two consecutive days early in the morning, finding two completely different moods. 
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Posted in Asia, Japan, Picture Book, Sakura, Tokyo, tagged cherry blossoms, Chidorigafuchi, hanami, sakura on April 13, 2012 | 1 Comment »
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