blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Temple｜Bo and cherry blossoms captured in the distance

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple from a slightly distant position to capture the magnificent cherry blossoms blooming above the monk's quarters next to the approach to the temple.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Oishi Temple｜Cherry blossom scenery with depth peeking through the cracks

This photo was taken at Oishi Temple, where numerous weeping cherry trees are in bloom, as if peering into the back through a gap between the cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Oishiji Temple｜A stunning close-up view of cherry blossoms

This photo is a close-up of the magnificent cherry blossoms blooming on the approach to the temple at Taiseki-ji Temple.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

The magnificent weeping cherry tree adorns the entrance to the temple.

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, with a magnificent weeping cherry tree near the entrance to the approach to the temple, facing the front gate.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Taiseki-ji Temple｜Expression of light and cherry blossoms with a sense of yin and yang

This photo was taken at Oishi Temple with an eye to the contrast of yin and yang as the light shines on the flowing weeping cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Oishi Temple｜Flowing weeping cherry blossoms and approach to the temple

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, showing the weeping cherry blossoms flowing from the top of the bo and the approach to the temple.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Oishi Temple｜Quiet scenery with lanterns and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Oishi Temple with a slightly darker exposure to capture the impressive lanterns in the back from under the weeping cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Taiseki-ji Temple｜Cherry blossoms where splendor and loneliness coexist

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, where the gorgeous weeping cherry blossoms give way to a somewhat lonely atmosphere.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Yamanashi｜Scenery of waiting area with rows of cherry blossom trees

This photo was taken in Yamanashi Prefecture, where we were waiting for the shuttle bus to Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple, to view the magnificent rows of cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜A view of the gate, cherry blossoms, and signboards

This photo was taken at Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple, near the gate at the bottom of the stairs, with the beautiful weeping cherry blossoms and the sign for Minobu-san.