Sakura in Winter

The best illumination that I experienced on my December trip to Tokyo isn't mentioned on illumination list websites. In fact, not many people were there enjoying it. I had seen it briefly during the train ride from Narita to Ikebukuro. So I decided to go to 五反田駅,the Gotanda train station and see if there was anything really there. 

After a few turns and a little walk, I reached 目黒川,the Meguro River. A section of the most direct way was closed so I ended up further down river at 大崎光の滝公園, Osakihikarunotaki Park. Which was just the start of these pink lit trees.

The sakura trees along the Meguro River were dressed in sparkling pink lights, mimicking the beautiful flowers that appear in spring.

Please excuse my not great photos, but I really want to share how lovely this all was. 

A few businesses also had holiday lights, adding to the magic. In a way my not so in focus photos do share the mystical feeling that was there.

On and on the illuminated trees went. The reflections in the river added to the beauty. 

And when the trees draped over to form a tunnel, I couldn't help but feel this how romantic it was. Almost like a fairy tale.

I was really surprised there weren't more people enjoying this. A few couples but mostly locals walking home from wherever they had been. 

 It was like walking in a dream. Sakura in winter.

Not the best photo but these blue lights under the pine trees gave a very cool and mysterious feeling to this part of the walk. I had to walk over there. 

As much as I like blue, these pink trees were a wonderful experience.  

It was a long cold walk, but it was worth it. A wonderful experience. And it made me look forward to sakura in the spring even more.