Manjusaka (Higanbana)

Manjusaka (higanbana) is known as a bewitching flower that heralds the arrival of autumn, and is at its best around September, when its crimson petals spread over the entire landscape, creating a scene of unparalleled beauty. Also known as "higanbana" because they bloom especially during the higan season, they are often seen near temples and cemeteries, and their unique shape and vivid colors bring a magical atmosphere to the autumn landscape. In addition, the sight of manjusaka seen at dusk is even more mysterious and captivating.

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Kote Gongendo｜A reddish higanbana landscape with a sense of depth

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo with depth in mind of higanbana flowers dyed in bright red.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A spectacular sight of red cluster amaryllis all over the area

This photo was taken at Kote Gongendo, where a whole area of higanbana (cluster amaryllis) along the embankment was photographed.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A tree-lined avenue of higanbana flowers photographed with perspective in mind

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, with the higanbana adorning both sides of the sidewalk on the embankment, with a sense of perspective.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Autumn scenery with higanbana dyed by sunset

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, together with the sunset viewed from the top of the embankment and the reddening higanbana.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Higashibana at sunset dramatically illuminated

This photo is a dramatic capture of the beauty of higanbana flowers lit by the setting sun at Kote Gongendo.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mizumoto Park｜Carpet of red cluster amaryllis seen from the top of the hill

This photo was taken in Mizumoto Park, looking down on the higanbana from the top of the hill.

OctoberYear 2025October 2025Manjusaka (Higanbana)Mizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Carpet of higanbana turning red in the setting sun

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, where a carpet of higanbana flowers turn bright red in the setting sun.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Contrast of higanbana flowers shining in red, woven by light and shadow

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo with an eye to the contrast between the reddish hibiscus flowers glowing in the setting sun and the shadows of the trees.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A beautiful moment when red and white higanbana bloom in harmony

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, focusing on the white higanbana blooming among the reddish higanbana.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A view of higanbana along the sidewalk shining in the setting sun

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo at the moment the higanbana that line both sides of the embankment walkway glow red in the setting sun.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜An impressive landscape of white higanbana blooming in clusters

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, where white flowers stand out among the reddish higanbana.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Carpet of higanbana that remains brilliant at dusk

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo when the sun was setting and it was beginning to get a little dark, with a carpet of higanbana flowers still in full glory.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A fantastic sight of a carpet of bright red higanbana flowers

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, where a carpet of bright red higanbana flowers spread out.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A cluster of higanbana flowers in the quiet before sunset

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo with a carpet of higanbana flowers in the shadows in the faint light of dusk.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Higashibana that turns fiery red in the setting sun

This photo was taken at Kote Gongendo, where higanbana flowers are dyed a fiery red by the setting sun.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜A fantastic view of countless higanbana shining through the trees

This photo was taken at Kote Gongendo, where countless higanbana flowers spread out under the trees turn red in the setting sun.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Saiko-ji Temple (Yokohama)｜Colored cluster of higanbana (cluster amaryllis) blooming in red, white, and orange

This photo was taken at Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama), where red, white, and orange higanbana (cluster amaryllis) are in full bloom.

OctoberYear 2025October 2025Manjusaka (Higanbana)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama)

Saiko-ji Temple (Yokohama)｜A Japanese scene with lanterns and red higanbana flowers

This photo was taken at Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama) with the red higanbana in focus and the lanterns in the background blurred out.

OctoberYear 2025October 2025Manjusaka (Higanbana)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama)

Saiko-ji Temple (Yokohama)｜Gorgeous scenery of red, white, and orange higanbana flowers in full bloom

This photo was taken at Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama), where red, white, and orange higanbana (cluster amaryllis) were in full bloom, with the focus on the red flowers.

OctoberYear 2025October 2025Manjusaka (Higanbana)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama)

Saiko-ji Temple (Yokohama)｜Orange and red cluster amaryllis seen from the top of the stairs

This photo was taken at Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama) looking down on the orange and red higanbana from the top of the stairs.

OctoberYear 2025October 2025Manjusaka (Higanbana)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama)

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