In this Kenrokuen Garden, the Sakura (Somei-yoshino) trees, which have been quietly growing in the shadow of the evergreen pine trees, are now stimulated by the arrival of the bright spring sunlight and are wholeheartedly blooming all over the place.
The vivid cherry blossoms in full bloom are reflected on the water surface of the Kyokusui (winding stream) which is flowing ceaselessly like the passage of time.
Soon, at the end of their lives, the cherry blossoms will immediately begin to scatter in unison and their pale pink petals float and flow on the calm surface of the Kyokusui stream, as the graceful gift from this beautiful springtime which must leave in a hurry.