blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Weeping cherry tree at Jigenji Temple｜A powerful shot looking up at the top and the cherry blossoms

This photo is of the weeping cherry tree at Jigenji Temple, taken looking up at the top of the temple and the magnificent weeping cherry tree.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) at Jigenji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry blossoms at Jigenji Temple｜Balanced composition of the temple and cherry blossoms captured as a whole

This photo is of the weeping cherry tree at Jigenji Temple, taken from a short distance away to show the entire weeping cherry tree and the temple.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) at Jigenji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry Blossoms at Jigenji Temple｜Capturing the blue sky, cherry blossoms, and buildings in the distance

This photo is of the weeping cherry tree at Jigenji Temple, taken from a distance with the weeping cherry tree, the temple building, and the blue sky.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) at Jigenji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Weeping cherry tree at Jigenji Temple｜Cherry blossoms and buildings arranged with an emphasis on balance

This photo was taken of the weeping cherry tree at Jigenji Temple, with the weeping cherry tree and the building placed just right for overall balance.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) at Jigenji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Shidare-zakura (weeping cherry tree) at Jigen-ji Temple｜Edare-zakura (weeping cherry tree) captured impressively in a frontal close-up

This photo is a weeping cherry tree at Jigenji Temple. The composition of this photo is a close-up of the weeping cherry tree from the front with the temple in the background.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) at Jigenji Templecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo cherry)｜Close-up representation of cherry blossoms seen through the light

This photo is a close-up of the moment the morning sun shines on the top of an edohigan (udohigan) cherry tree at the ruins of Hachigata Castle.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossoms)｜Looking up composition of Edohigan cherry blossoms with the morning sun shining through

This photo was taken at the ruins of Hachigata Castle with a composition looking up from below at the edohigan (Ujibo cherry blossoms) that were just beginning to be slightly illuminated by the soft light just after sunrise.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossoms)｜Contrast of Cherry Blossoms Shining in Backlight and Shadows

This photo was taken at the ruins of Hachigata Castle, with the strong rays of the morning sun shining through the side of the Edohigan (Ujibo cherry tree).

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry Blossoms and Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom) at Hachigata Castle ｜Silhouetted view of sunrise and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the ruins of Hachigata Castle and captures the moment the sun rises over the Edohigan (Ujibo cherry) trees.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry Blossoms and Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom) at Hachigata Castle｜Refreshing spring scenery with blue sky and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the ruins of Hachigata Castle, combining edohigan (udohigan) cherry blossoms with the clear blue morning sky.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Kita Asaba Sakura Tsutsumi Park｜Spectacular scenery with rows of cherry trees in full bloom

This photo captures a magnificent row of endless rows of fully-bloomed Ayasugi cherry trees at Kita-Asaba Sakura Tsutsumi Park.

2026March 2026MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park｜Spring scenery of embankment and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Kita Asaba Sakura Tsutsumi Park, and includes the full-bloomed Angyo cherry blossoms and the line of the embankment, as well as the nuances of leaf burn.

2026March 2026MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park｜The expanse of cherry blossom trees with a sense of depth

This photo was taken at Kita-Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park from a slightly further distance to emphasize the depth and scale of the rows of Angyo cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park｜Lined with cherry trees that look beautiful in good light

This photo was taken at Kita-Asaba Sakura Tsutsumi Park, with the rows of Angyo cherry trees in the forward light from the back of the park toward the entrance.

2026March 2026MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Chūin｜A powerful composition of weeping cherry blossoms looking up

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple, looking up at the magnificent weeping cherry blossoms from below.

2026March 2026Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry blossoms and mimosa trees adorn the Chūin temple in spring

This photo is one that captures the rare coexistence of weeping cherry and mimosa at the same time in the Chūin temple.

2026March 2026Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜The sense of scale of cherry blossoms captured by a wide-angle lens

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple using a wide-angle lens and looking up from below to capture the signboard and weeping cherry blossoms together.

2026March 2026MarchKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜Beautiful arrangement of two cherry trees in the garden

This photo was taken in the garden of Kita-in Temple, with two cherry trees in splendid bloom and well balanced.

2026March 2026MarchKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜Scenery of large cherry trees with presence

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple, focusing on the presence of the large cherry tree itself.

2026March 2026MarchKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hodannerji｜Silent beauty of Buddhist statues and cherry blossoms

This photo captures the combination of a Buddhist statue and the weeping cherry blossom above it at Hodan-ji Temple.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)