In the pink: Osaka and Kyoto's cherry blossom beauty – in pictures

Japan’s sakura (cherry blossom) season gave photographer Will Fearon plenty to contemplate and capture on his travels through the country

Will Fearon

Main image: In a city containing over 1300 temples, Kyoto is a hive of activity during Sakura season. Here, two women dressed in traditional Japanese Kimonos share a ‘selfie’ moment while enjoying the cherry petals. Photograph: Will Fearon

  • Osaka Castle, with a cherry on top

    I am a Bangkok-based photographer but am visiting Japan for sakura (cherry blossom) season. Sakura in Osaka is all about the pink and white blooms set against the magnificent backdrop of Osaka Castle.• Follow Will on Instagram • Follow Guardian Travel on Instagram, use the tag #guardiantravelsnaps
    Osaka Castle, with a cherry on top.

  • Sakura selfies

    Kyoto, just over an hour from Osaka, is a city that has more than 1,300 temples and is a hive of activity during sakura season. Here, two women dressed in kimonos share a “selfie” moment while enjoying the transient cherry petals.
    Sakura selfies. Kyoto, just over an hour from Osaka, is a city that has more than 1,300 temples and is a hive of activity during sakura season. Here, two women dressed in kimonos share a “selfie” moment while enjoying the transient cherry petals.

  • Love blossoms in Kyoto

    One of the more popular areas to enjoy the blossom in Kyoto is Maruyama park. The tranquil gardens and ponds feel a long way from the bustling city that is only a few minutes walk away.
    Love blossoms in Kyoto One of the more popular areas to enjoy the blossom in Kyoto is Maruyama park. The tranquil gardens and ponds feel a long way from the bustling city that is only a few minutes walk away. In this image two people sit on the grass amid the cherry trees and take in the view.
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