Chidorigafuchi

Chidorigafuchi Park is a bit of a tongue twister but if you are here in Tokyo during the cherry blossom season (roughly from the end of March to April) you better make sure you can say pronounce this place because I guarantee you would not want to make a special trip here.
I’ve been working near Chidogafuchi for 5 years and I never checked it out until last year; I wanted to slap myself for going sooner!
It is one of the most beautiful locations to view cherry blossoms (also called hanami).
The park has a moat surrounding the stone walls of the old Edo Castle, now the Imperial Palace. The cherry blossom trees are artfully planted around the moat and when it blooms, it is the most magnificent pink you will ever see.
The first time I went, I didn’t know what to expected. I knew it’s an area with cherry blossoms and I had an extra hour so I thought I’d walk by quickly to check it out. I was bit reluctant because the path into Chidorigafuchi was extremely packed but am I glad I did.
I followed the crowded where I was pushed and rushed to move forward (and not allowed to stop at the same place for too long). With so many people, I was just busy watching my step and didn’t pay attention until I finally looked up and found myself facing the moat with a brilliant sky of pink above me!
It was the most fantastic sea of pink I have ever seen. The cherry blossoms were in full blooms with all the pink leaves branching out into the moat. The moat itself was filled with cute boats where couples and families were rowing. With some of the petals falling into the moat, there was a beautiful sea of pink.
It was just breathtaking!
I was left speechless with what was in front of me.
I urge everyone and anyone to make Chidorigafuchi a MUST VISIT spot if you’re in Tokyo during the cherry blossoming season. You will be glad you listened to me.

C’est un des meilleurs endroits pour voir de joli sakura du printemps.
Selon le sondage, on dit que c’est le meilleur pour ce beau spectacle, mais sur ce point j’en doute un peu.
Mais c’est vrai que la vue depuis sur le pont ou depuis le long du petit sentier à côté de la rive (c’est la fossé du palais) est magnifique!
Le paysage dans la journée est aussi superbe puique c’est comme si les milliers de pétaux roses tombet dans l’eau et cela reflère sur la surface comme miroire, mais je vous recommande d’y aller surtout le soir!
Pendant la saison, presque tout les soirs les cerisiers sont illuminés et tout au long de la promenade, on peut vraiment goûter le printemps mystérieux typique du Japon.
Et en plus, les cerisiers, ça sent bon!
Et après, selon les jours, il y a des stands à côté et donc on peut manger et boir un coup. C’est super reposant et agréable de voir le panorama tout rose comme la neige en buvant avec des amis.
Mais comme beaucoup de gens pensent à la même chose à cette période de sakura, du coup il y a parfois la foule même dans la nuit. Il faut donc compter au moins une heure pour se promener.