Hokkaido Shrine with cherry blossoms blooming in the night !

by Kazu

In front of the gate of Hokkaido Shrine, an aged cherry tree was in full flourish with its pale pink blossoms blooming against the backdrop of the dark wooden fence surrounding the main sacred building of the shrine. The cherry blossoms were as if emitting the lights from the inside. The gate of the shrine was closed but the visitors could worship outside of the closed gate. The donation box was set in front of the gate.