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Cherries at Kaichoji in Sado, two trees said to have been planted by the retired Emperor Juntoku.
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A famous Sato-zakura tree in the grounds of Kaicho-ji Temple in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. It has been said since ancient times to have been planted by Retired Emperor Juntoku, and two trees stand side by side across the stone path in front of the main hall. The flowers are fragrant cherry blossoms; single and double white blooms flower mixed together, the tips of the petals are irregularly split into thin strips, and the flowering season is around late April to early May.
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