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)｜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)

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)

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)

Harunomori Park｜Spring looking up at rape blossoms and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Haibunomori Park in a composition looking up from a low position, with rape blossoms placed in the foreground while the Kawazu cherry blossoms are in the background.

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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)

Sanmon Gate and Cherry Blossoms before Dawn

This photo was taken just before dawn at Mikurain temple, when it was beginning to lighten slightly, and was composed from the front side looking up at the gate, the lanterns, and the ango cherry blossoms from a low position.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myonzoin｜Morning sky and branches of cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple from a slightly elevated position, combining the sky that was beginning to turn into a morning glow with the branches of the Ayasugyo cherry trees, with the quiet morning air in mind.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowCherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mikurain｜Silhouette of cherry blossoms in the backlight

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple at the time when the sun was just beginning to rise, taking advantage of the backlight to capture the impressive silhouette of the morning sky and the Ayasugyo cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)