Lake Suwa Cherry Blossoms | Where Pink Meets Blue in Nagano

#cherryblossom25 Along the shores of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, some 500 cherry trees bloom each April, framing the "Floating Castle" Takashima-jō in a dreamy spring palette. During mid-April's "Lake Suwa Sakura Festival," the entire lakeside transforms into a pink celebration. Best Viewing: Early to mid-April - Varieties: Mostly Somei Yoshino with some yaezakura