Cherry Blossoms

Saturday, April 7, 2012

April 6 Utsunomiya Park/Tower/Hanami

This park is the best park in Utsunomiya, Japan.  There are go carts, LONG slides, tunnels and more
 Even I got excited when i saw all the play ground equipment.  My grandkids would dearly love to play at this wonderful park.
 Once Kensho saw everything there was to do he brought back the gameboy and wanted to go play. LOL
 As we stood at the top of the stairs we looked for a location to have our picnic.
 Kensho is taking off to play with all the park toys.
 I just loved all the slides they are so long and would be so fun to slide down.
  Kensho is the cool kid on the block.
 In Japan I saw many parents using rope to play with their children.  Here these little girls are plotting how to get through the rope without touching it.
 Heading up the steps now to cross over this very long bridge to Utsunomiya Tower area where cherry blossom hanimi is being held.
 View of Utsunomiya Tower and bridge


 
View of park from top of hill
 The mountains are so beautiful today. Great view.
 Valerie can't find her camera Teresa is helping her find it. Finally found it was in the very bottom of her bag.
 These 2 statues are so cute holding on to the acorn between them.

 When we were crossing the bridge Valerie's hat was blown off and fell in the water below.
 After we crossed the bridge we were inside Utsunomiya Tower area where the hanimi festival was going to be held.
 Many vendors have already set up and cute lanterns are strung around the area.  The cherry blossom trees are not blooming. I think they should have postponed for a week.
We went up to the top of Utsunomiya Tower and had the best view of Utsunomiya City.  Kensho is taking a better look by using the binoculars. 

 View of Utsunomiya Japan
 Valerie and Teresa admiring the view.
 Kencho and I stopped and bought a sucker from one of the vedors. YUMMY


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