Cherry Blossoms Reach Their Peak in Kyoto

Kyoto's sakura (cherry blossoms) hit mankai (peak blossom) a few days ago. I was at Maruyama-koen Park in time to catch this afternoon hanami (cherry blossom viewing party). This picture pretty much sums up everything I love about Japan. Note the shoes.



The torii (Shinto shrine gate) at Heian-jingu Shrine always looks good when framed by cherry blossoms.