10.Cherry Blossom Spots
Below is a list of some of Tokyo's most popular spots for cherry blossom (樱花盛开) viewing,including the typical timing for best viewing in the average year and japan-guide.com ratings.
Shinjuku Gyoen Early April●●●
10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station,200 yen (日元),9:00 to 16:30
In its Western and Japanese style gardens,Shinjuku Gyoen features more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen varieties.There are spacious lawn areas,and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful.Thanks to the early and late flowering trees,Shinjuku Gyoen is a recommended hanami destination for those who miss the main season by a week or two.
Ueno Park Early April●●
A few steps from Ueno Station,free admission
One of Japan's most crowded,noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties,Ueno Park has more than 1000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum and around Shinobazu Pond.Ueno Park is a good hanami destination if you visit Tokyo early in the season,as the blossoms there follow a slightly faster schedule (typically two or three days faster) than the blossoms in other spots in the city.
Sumida Park Early April●
A few steps from Asakusa Station,free admission
The park stretches for a few hundred meters along both sides of Sumida River.Some food stands are available.Cherry blossom viewing (hanami) can also be enjoyed from boats that sail slowly along the river.Trees are lit up in the evenings.
Koishikawa Botanical Garden Early April
10 minute walk from Hakusan or Myogadani Station,330 yen,9:00 to 16:30
Koishikawa Botanical Garden is a spacious park with many cherry trees of different varieties and a Japanese landscape garden.Because it requires an admission fee and is a place of study,it remains relatively calm.
Ratings:●●●best of the best●●best of Japan●outstanding
61.The parks are rated"●●●","●●"or"●"because of theirC.
A.business profit
B.natural scenery
C.cherry blossom
D.tourism service
62.One reason for Ueno Park being so crowded may be that it hasD.
A.the most cherry trees
B.the most cherry tree varieties
C.the longest cherry blossom season
D.no admission fee charged
63.If you visit Tokyo for hanami in the middle of April,where should you go?A
A.Shinjuku Gyoen
B.Ueno Park.
C.Sumida Park
D.Koishikawa Botanical Garden.
64.Sumida Park is different from the others because itC.
A.is near the station
B.opens at night
C.offers boat tours
D.has fewer visitors
65.Which is information showing"the typical timing for best viewing in the average year"?A
A.Early April
B.From 9:00 to 16:30.
C.In the evenings
D.A week or two.