FESTIVE SEASON
A Springtime Row between Sakura Trees
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herry blossom (sakura) in Japan is the most awaited season of the year, a time when everyone gets together with family, friends or colleagues under the blooming cherry blossom tree. What is the best thing to do in cherry blossom season in Tokyo? Students from ACS Jakarta got the chance to row boats in Chidorigafuchi Moat, located not far from the Imperial Palace in the heart of Japans' capital, The sakuras along the Chidorigafuchi Moat are amongst the most famous in Japan. As the trees are towering so high and bending so low, students could easily row underneath them and be completely surrounded by pink petals, from above and below. It really is a dream all in pink! Rowing turned out to be not so easy; there are skills--for example, a quick decision whether to push or pull--required to move smoothly on the water. Some Vooyagers were more virtuoso, while the others struggled. But every one of them got to enjoy blossoming cherry trees that lined both sides of the river, and had the chance to gently touch the branches. The views from the boat are incredible and can’t be beaten. Words cannot describe how stunning Chidorigafuchi looks like from the middle of the moat.
In-season trips are one of the advantages of Vooya Journey. We always adjust our itinerary to include experiences and activities that are best visited in the season, so that the Vooyagers are not missing out; experiencing the best possible adventure.
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