Magical Cherry Blossoms

To celebrate the beginning of Japan’s incredible cherry blossom season, National Geographic, invited its readers to submit their favourite photos of the famous trees.

The beauty of spring is captured in these magical and majestic submissions.

Image credits: S. Ohtani

Image credits: Aurora Simionescu

Image credits: Ryan WH

Image credits:  Masayuki Yamashita

Image credits: Danilo Dungo

Image credits:  Janvika Shah

Image credits: Yoshiki Fujiwara

Image credits: Joe Ishikawa

Image credits: Hiroki Inoue

Image credits: Jessie Meyer