Nature and The Seasons
- Spring in Inokashira Park is the season of the blooming cherry trees that line the pond. Looking from the Nanai Bridge, which crosses the pond near the center, the branches of the cherry trees extending from the shore bloom so densely as to all but cover the surface of the pond. The pale color of the blossoms contrasts with the sky and water's surface. During the blooming period of cherry blossoms the park receives many visitors. In addition, on the west side of the park there are many flowers to be seen in the flowering plum grove before the blooming period of the cherry trees. On the north side of the plum grove, on the edge of the pond, there is a spring, but its flow is nowadays weak.
In summer one can enjoy the green of the trees that cover Gotenyama, and the refreshing air underneath.
In autumn the leaves of the many kinds of trees in the park change color, and the fallen leaves bury the walking paths.
Winter in Inokashira Park is also lively. Many migrating birds come, and Inokashira Pond becomes their wintering place.
Wild snakes can also be seen within the park.
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