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Cherry Blossom Season at Iwakuni

April 4, 2012 Posted inDigital,Featured,Japan,Photography

Iwakuni (岩国), a small city of 150,000 people in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is best known for Kintai Bridge (錦帯橋, Kintai-kyo), a historical wooden arch bridge. The original bridge at this site, spanning the beautiful Nishiki River in a series of five wooden arches, dates back to 1673 — today’s bridge is based on a precise reconstruction that was completed in 1953. Adjacent to the bridge is Kikko Park, a beautiful green space including fountains, ponds, museums and a shrine.

Beautiful year-round, Iwakuni is particularly attractive during the cherry blossom season. This post presents a selection of 10 photos that I took there during that very time of the year.

Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoKikko Park, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoKintai Bridge, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoAlong the Nishiki River, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoNishiki River, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoKikko Shrine, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoKintai Bridge, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoKintai Bridge, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoKikko Shrine, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan PhotoKintai Bridge, Iwakuni Yamaguchi Japan Photo

by Norbert Woehnl

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