Cherry Blossoms in Spring: A Season of Fleeting and Beautiful Flowers

Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Kawazu cherry blossoms against a blue sky

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) with a composition looking up at the sky, with beautiful blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and a blue sky.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Etagami Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Back view of komainu (guardian dogs) against a background of cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City), with the back of a guardian dog striking against a background of cherry blossoms seen through a fence.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Etagami Shrine (Maebashi)｜Light shining through cherry blossoms and lanterns

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City), combining the Kawazu cherry blossoms, the light coming in, and the lanterns of the shrine.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Edagami-jinja Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Scenery of shimenawa with cherry blossoms in the background

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) with a slightly brighter setting and the shimenawa against a background of Kawazu cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Etagami Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Gentle spring scenery of komainu (guardian dogs) and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) with the back of a guardian dog in a slightly brighter atmosphere with Kawazu cherry blossoms in the background.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Etagami Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Balanced composition of torii gate and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City), composed to balance the shimenawa rope, torii gate, and Kawazu cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Edagami-jinja Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Kawazu cherry blossoms in a soft blur

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) with the Kawazu cherry blossoms facing up and the surrounding area blurred to create a fluffy, soft atmosphere.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Edagami-jinja Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Tender blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) to focus on the beautiful parts of Kawazu cherry trees to create a soft, fluffy impression.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Edagami-jinja Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Spring scenery of cherry blossoms and shrine buildings

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) with the balance between the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the shrine building in the background in mind.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Etagami Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Silhouette of lanterns and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City), where light shines through the silhouette of a lantern and Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in the background.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Etagami Shrine(Maebashi)｜Scenery of shrine with torii gate and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) from a short distance away to show the relationship between the torii gate and the Kawazu cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Edagami-jinja Shrine (Maebashi City)｜Kawazu cherry blossoms spreading next to the torii gate

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City), where a portion of the torii gate was impressively covered in wassailing Kawazu cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Etagami Shrine(Maebashi-city)｜Cherry blossoms close-up with light

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) with a slightly close-up composition to show the light hitting the Kawazu cherry trees blooming next to the torii gate.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Edagami-jinja Shrine(Maebashi City)｜Complete view of the shrine with torii gate and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Edagami Shrine (Maebashi City) from behind the intersection, showing the torii gate, Kawazu cherry blossoms, and the shrine building all together.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Etagami Shrine(Maebashi City)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isesaki City Mirai Park｜Mountains in the distance seen through gaps in the cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Mirai Park in Isesaki City, with Mt. Asama visible in the distance through a gap in the Kawazu cherry trees on the hill.

2026March 2026MarchIsesaki City Mirai ParkCherry blossoms (early blooming)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isesaki City Mirai Park｜Spring scenery of snowy mountains and Kawazu cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Mirai Park in Isesaki City, combining the Kawazu cherry blossoms with the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

2026March 2026MarchIsesaki City Mirai ParkCherry blossoms (early blooming)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isesaki City Mirai Park｜Blurred cherry blossoms against a mountain range

This photo was taken at Mirai Park in Isesaki City, with the Kawazu cherry blossoms in the foreground blurred out while the distant mountain range is in focus.

2026March 2026MarchIsesaki City Mirai ParkCherry blossoms (early blooming)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isesaki Mirai Park｜Cherry blossoms in full bloom on a hill

This photo was taken at Mirai Park in Isesaki City, where Kawazu cherry trees are in full bloom on a hilltop.

2026March 2026MarchIsesaki City Mirai ParkCherry blossoms (early blooming)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hauhinomori Park｜Curved fence, cherry blossoms and blue sky

This photo was taken in Haibunomori Park with the Kawazu cherry blossoms beginning to turn into leafy cherry blossoms, the curving lines of the fences, and the blue sky in mind.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Hauhinomori ParkGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hauhinomori Park｜A view of fluffy leafy cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Haibunomori Park to capture the soft, fluffy atmosphere of Kawazu cherry blossoms that were beginning to turn into leafy cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchCherry blossoms (early blooming)Hauhinomori ParkGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)