blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Shiba-zakura Park｜Shiba-zakura from the hill

This photo was taken from a slightly higher vantage point to show the flowerbeds in the park and the lawn cherry blossoms spreading out behind them, in order to create a three-dimensional effect.

Year 2025April 2025AprilMisato Shiba Cherry Blossom ParkGunma prefecture (Kantou area)moss pinkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Shiba-Zakura Park｜Colorful Shiba-Zakura

This photo was taken while trying to balance the colorful and multicolored lawn cherry blossoms so that the whole scene would look good.

Year 2025April 2025AprilMisato Shiba Cherry Blossom ParkGunma prefecture (Kantou area)moss pinkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Shiba-zakura Park｜Boundaries of Shiba-zakura color

This photo was taken to focus on the border where the white and pink lawn cherry blossoms just switch to enjoy the contrast of colors.

Year 2025April 2025AprilMisato Shiba Cherry Blossom ParkGunma prefecture (Kantou area)moss pinkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Chōsenji Temple (Honjō City) | Chōsenji Temple Gate and Wisteria

This photograph captures the wisteria flowers blooming magnificently near the gate of Chōsenji Temple, along with the buildings in the background.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flowerChosenji Temple (Honjo City)

Chōsenji Temple (Honjō City) | Close-up of Wisteria at Chōsenji Temple

This photograph captures the wisteria blooming near the gate of Chōsenji Temple in close-up, focusing on the details of the flowers.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flowerChosenji Temple (Honjo City)

Musashi Hill Forest Park｜Shaking Syrah

This photo was taken to capture the way the Syrah flowers sway in the wind, giving the impression of soft movement.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSyrahSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Musashi Hill Forest Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arrowhead Inari Shrine｜Wisteria and Peony Garden

This photo is a cutout of the wisteria flowers at their best in the shrine's peony garden.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Arrowhead Inari Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Ootenshiro Shrine｜Morning light and wisteria trellis

This photo was taken in the early morning when the soft light was beginning to filter through the wisteria trellis, creating a sense of serenity.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Daitenbaku Shrine (Hanyu City)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Ōtenpaku Shrine｜Silent Wisteria Trellis

This photograph captures the wisteria trellis visited during the quiet early morning hours, aiming to convey the beauty blooming in the stillness.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Daitenbaku Shrine (Hanyu City)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Ōtenpaku Shrine｜Fresh Greenery and Wisteria Trellis

This photograph was taken by composing the scene to include the wisteria trellis standing deep within the lush green foliage.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Daitenbaku Shrine (Hanyu City)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Tamashiki Jinja｜Otofuji, a large, weeping wisteria

This photo was taken to show the dynamic expanse of the large drooping wisteria flowers, looking up from below.