These three photos above are taken at Agetsuchi area (downtown Matsumoto near the frog street) on April 3rd 2013.  The following four pictures are taken at Koboyama on April 4th 2013.  The north side is still long way to go for the Hanami parties, the western side is about 10%, but only about 20 cherry trees are 70% in bloom at the very bottom corner on the southern side of Koboyama tomb.

↓ Koboyama tomb’s southern side

Since Joyama(城山） and Alps Park are located on the hill tops, have to wait for another week or more to see the perfect bloom.
*The altitude of Matsumoto castle and down town Matsumoto is about  600 meters , whereas Joyama and Alps parks are 700 ～　800.

Apls Park on April １st 2013, still long way to go! (This photo ↑  is provided by TOY BOX)

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