Toi-zakura cherry blossoms peak early in Shizuoka's Sumpu Castle Park

25 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026

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In Shizuoka City's Sumpu Castle Park, small pink flowers of the early-blooming Toi-zakura cherry trees have reached their peak, signaling an early arrival of spring. Warbling white-eye birds perch and chirp on the branches. On Sunday, many visitors came to the park to enjoy this sight.

In Aoi Ward of Shizuoka City, the Toi-zakura cherry trees in Sumpu Castle Park are at their blooming peak. This early-blooming variety features six to seven small pink flowers hanging downward from its branches. Warbling white-eye birds can be seen perching and chirping on the trees.

The Toi-zakura serves as one of Japan's first indicators of spring. On Sunday, many people visited the park to appreciate these early signs of the season. The scene offers a gentle preview of warmer days ahead.

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