桜 Sakura on the river banks of Susukigawa (薄川）　７０～８０％ in blossom.

Mt. Norikura 乗鞍 is still covered with snow.

North side of Koboyama

North west corner of Koboyama and Japan alps on April 8th

Western side of Koboyama

Western side of Koboyama・・・65~75 % in blossom on April 8th
The cyclone which had covered all the islands of Japan has gone away, finally the best timing for “Hanami (お花見）parties” has arrived. Bring your own lunch box full of delicious seasonal cuisine, go to see those beautiful “桜 sakura (cherry blossoms)” in Matsumoto.

Obento(お弁当）shown above are available at every convenience stores and grocery stores about 300~500 yen.

Please carry all your garbage home with your splendid memories!!

Thanks for your cooperation to keep the castle and the streets of Matsumoto clean.