The annual light-up began on the night of April 1, 2025 at the east bank of Hachijo-ga-ike Pond in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, a famous cherry blossom spot in the Otokuni region of Kyoto Prefecture. The Somei-yoshino cherry trees that have just started to bloom stand out in the darkness, and visitors are enjoying the spring evening.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.