Japan: Four thousand-year-old cherry blossom trees bloom

Cherry blossom trees in Okayama, Fukushima, Yamanashi and Gifu are 1,000-2,000 years old and considered a symbol of Japan's longevity, blooming brilliantly in April.

The 1,000-year-old Miharu Takizakura cherry tree, located in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, is one-quarter of Japan's oldest and most famous cherry trees. With its beautiful, pale pink waterfall-like appearance, the tree is nicknamed "Waterfall Cherry". Estimated to be over 1,000 years old, Miharu Takizakura is a Higan weeping cherry variety and is considered a national natural treasure. The tree is in full bloom from mid- to late April every year, attracting thousands of visitors to admire its magical beauty. At night, the tree is also lit up, creating a magical and magnificent scene. (Source: Zekkei)

Recognized as a national monument, the thousand-year-old cherry tree is 13.5m tall and 11.3m in circumference. The name "Miharu" means "three springs" because in this area there are three types of spring flowers: peach, plum and cherry, which take turns blooming in spring. In addition, at the end of April, the brilliant yellow rapeseed flowers blooming around the base of the tree also create an impressively beautiful scene. (Source: Zekkei)

On Friday (April 4), many visitors came to admire the cherry blossoms blooming against the blue sky and enjoyed a stroll in the spring weather. A 21-year-old female tourist said the cherry blossoms were beautiful and splendid, and expressed her wish to see the flowers at night. According to local residents, the cherry blossoms will probably bloom in about a week. The tree will be illuminated from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day until the flowers fall, according to NHK. (Source: Zekkei)

The Usuzumi Zakura tree located in Motosu, Gifu Prefecture, is an ancient cherry tree estimated to be over 1,500 years old, believed to have been planted by Emperor Keitai in the 6th century. The tree is about 16.3m tall with an impressive trunk circumference of about 9.9m, standing tall as a historical witness through the centuries. Usuzumi Zakura is ranked among the Three Great Cherry Blossoms of Japan and is recognized as a national natural monument. (Source: Zekkei)

The name "Usuzumi" means "pale ink", which comes from the unique characteristics of the flower when it blooms. When it first opens, the flower is pale pink, then turns pure white when it fully blooms and finally fades to a light gray before withering. The flower is at its most beautiful and blooming time, usually in early to mid-April every year, attracting many tourists to admire the magical color-changing beauty of this flower. (Source: Zekkei)

Jindai Zakura, located in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, is known as the oldest cherry blossom tree in Japan, with an age of 1,800-2,000 years. Belonging to the Edohigan variety, the tree is about 10.3m tall and has a trunk circumference of up to 13.5m, exuding an ancient and majestic look. The name "Jindai" means "age of the gods", reminiscent of its longevity and sacredness. (Source: Zekkei)

Despite being thousands of years old, Jindai Zakura still blooms with beautiful pale pink flowers around early April, attracting visitors from all over to admire its strong vitality and timeless beauty. The tree is recognized as a national natural monument, a symbol of Japan's eternal nature. (Source: Zekkei)

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