Houko-ji Temple｜Eidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) and bustling scenery in the precincts of Senso-ji Temple

2025.04.01
Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo was taken at Houko-ji Temple, which I felt was "weeping cherry blossoms and bustling scenery in the Senso-ji precincts.
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This photo was taken together with a view of weeping cherry blossoms and the Sensoji temple grounds. I was conscious of conveying the lively and peaceful atmosphere of spring at the same time. At Houko-ji Temple, weeping cherry trees swaying in the wind bloom as if enveloping a Buddhist statue, creating a quiet and somehow nostalgic spring scene. The sense that time seems to be passing slowly makes for a relaxing and heartwarming photographic experience. In particular, the oblique light shining through in the morning and evening gently illuminates the petals, creating a striking contrast with the Buddha image.