I thought the season was over, but Sarah shows me it’s not. Stunning photos. The “Matabe” cherry tree is well worth a visit, if you are in Nara at that time of year.

Please read, “Spring is (still) in full swing 2”.

Matabe-Cherry tree after 後藤又兵衛（Goto Matabe). He was a samurai warrior around 17 century

Matabe-Cherry tree after 後藤又兵衛（Goto Matabe). He was a samurai warrior around 17 century. Photo by Sarah