spanning the stream, there is, on the northern (right) 
bank of the stream, a giant tree named ‘“ Hinode-no- 
sakura.” In the flower season every twig and bough 
is laden with fleecy white flowers, which, intermingled 
with the crimson-coloured young leaves, offer one of 
nature’s most marvellous works. The trees on the 
upper reaches of the stream are mostly aged ones, 
greater in size than those on the lower course. These 
were planted over a century ago and are the giants of 
thier species. When one proceeds the way leads to 
Kogane-bashi, another bridge which spans the stream at 
a point about the middle of the long cherry avenue. 
This spot attracts large crowds of holiday-makers in 
the flower season. On the northern bank near the 
bridge there stands a monument erected in memory of 
Emperor Meiji who visited the district on April 23 
in the 16th of His Majesty’s reign (1883). 
The cherry avenue on the upper reaches beyond 
Kogane-bashi extends for about two miles. The sur- 
rounding country is a peaceful slumbering hamlet with 
picturesque scenery in the background. 
Tradition says the trees at Koganei were brought 
partly from Yoshinoyama and partly from Sakuragawa 
in olden days, and transplanted there. This may be 
true, for some difference is noticeable among the trees 
in respect of the colour of young leaves, the size of 
petals, the form of the corolla, the flowering season, 
etc., one tree differing from another in glory. 
Again, among the trees at Koganei, there are not 
a few fragrant cherries. One who happens to walk 
under or pass by one of such trees will notice it on 
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