Cherry blossoms and mimosa trees adorn the Chūin temple in spring

2026March 2026Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Colorful springtime performance of weeping cherry blossoms and mimosa at the Chūin temple.

This photo is one that captures the rare coexistence of weeping cherry and mimosa trees blooming at the same time in the Chūin temple. The contrast of colors is impressive.

Date & TimeMarch 21, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
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Locationthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager
Address5-15-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
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