Wakayama Castle at Night

After arriving at Kansai International Airport, I took an Airport Limousine Bus to Wakayama Station where my hotel was located. After nightfall, I walked the short distance to Wakayama Castle for a night Sakura hanami (flower viewing). This event was not crowded and low-key. This was in contrast to a previous night Sakura hanami I had made 10 years earlier in Kyoto's Maruyama Park, which was very crowded and chaotic. This made it a beautiful, enjoyable, and relaxing experience.