Gifu Gokoku Shrine is famous for its ukai-zakura cherry blossom tree, which is one of the earliest b
Gifu Gokoku Shrine is famous for its ukai-zakura cherry blossom tree, which is one of the earliest bloomers in Gifu City. The large tree was planted over 100 years ago and is about 8 meters tall. The stunning tree received its name (ukai-zakura) because it is said that its blossoms can predict the amount of ayu (sweet fish) caught during the upcoming ukai (cormorant fishing) season. A bumper bloom means a lot of delicious ayu and a good ukai season. (at Gifu Gokoku Shrine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CORpfGYgs_8/?igshid=15meln0rbebir -- source link