This photo features cherry blossoms blooming atop a burial mound, with rapeseed flowers captured alongside. Sakitama Kofun Park in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, is a unique tourist spot where history and nature blend. Nine burial mounds are scattered throughout this park, designated as a National Special Historic Site.In spring, the cherry blossoms in full bloom atop the kofun and the surrounding rapeseed flowers vividly coloring the landscape enchant visitors. The greatest charm of Sakitama Kofun Park is the beautiful collaboration of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers enjoyed within the historical scenery of the kofun.Particularly, the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms blooming atop the burial mounds offer a breathtaking view unmatched anywhere else. The sight of pink blossoms against the backdrop of the mound-like burial mounds truly signals the arrival of spring. Furthermore, the yellow rapeseed flowers blooming as if encircling the burial mounds create a stunning color contrast with the cherry blossoms, resembling a painting crafted by nature itself.
- Date and time of filming: April 7, 2024
- Photographer: Wabi
- Location: Sakitama Kofun Park
- Address: 4834 Saitama, Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture
- Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+
