The Imperial Palace's Inui Street was opened to the public for cherry blossom viewing for the first time in four years -- and the first time since the start of the Reiwa era -- on Saturday, with visitors braving a chilly rain to walk down the scenic path.
The seasonal spring opening of the 750-meter road had been canceled since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The autumn opening was restarted last year.
Inui Street commands a view of the stone walls of the former Edo Castle and is lined with 103 cherry trees of about 30 varieties, including Someiyoshino and Shidarezakura.
