Beautiful scenery

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Fantastic scenery of weeping cherry blossoms with dancing petals

This photo was taken at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu, a beautiful scene of weeping cherry blossoms in full bloom and countless petals falling into a pond.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Scenery of stillness and movement with cherry blossoms and carp

This photograph, taken at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu, shows beautiful weeping cherry blossoms and a pond with many carp, creating a striking combination of stillness and movement.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Depth composition with petals and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu, with a composition that balances the cherry petals falling into the pond, the weeping cherry blossoms, and the buildings in the distance.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Scenery of the approach in spring with the gate and cherry blossoms leading the way

This photo of the gate and beautiful cherry blossoms at the bottom of the stairs at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu gives a sense of depth and seasonality.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Serene scenery with stone monuments and cherry blossoms in harmony

This photograph of a stone monument and cherry blossoms in full bloom at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu shows a serene scene of history and spring colors in harmony.

2026March 2026MarchYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜A powerful shot of weeping cherry blossoms looking up

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine (Taguro), looking up at the large weeping cherry tree from below, and shows the power of the cherry blossoms spreading into the sky.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hie Shrine (Taguro)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Shidare-zakura (weeping cherry blossoms) reflected over the torii gate

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine (Taguro) from outside the torii gate to the large weeping cherry tree at the back of the shrine, a composition that brings out the serenity of the shrine and the beauty of the cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hie Shrine (Taguro)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Scenery of cherry blossoms and torii gate leading to the back of the approach

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine (Taguro) from under the mountain with the shrine's torii gate and weeping cherry blossoms in the back to show the atmosphere of the approach to the shrine with its depth.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hie Shrine (Taguro)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sakura Tsutsumi Park｜Spectacular spring road with cherry blossoms and rape blossoms

This photo was taken at Sakura Tsutsumi Park, which offers a spectacular spring view of cherry blossoms in full bloom and rape blossoms that seem to stretch on endlessly.

2026March 2026MarchSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Houkouji Temple (Ishido-juku Shidare-Zakura)｜Scenery capturing the presence of a single cherry tree

This photo was taken at Houkouji Temple (Ishido-juku Shidare-zakura) from a distance so that the entire beautiful single weeping cherry tree can be seen, and it is a good representation of its presence.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Houkouji Temple (Shidarezakura at Ishido-juku)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Houkouji Temple (Ishido-juku Shidarezakura)｜The beauty of weeping cherry trees at close range

This photo was taken at Houkouji Temple (Ishido-juku Shidare-zakura), a little closer to the beautiful weeping cherry tree, and larger, giving a sense of the delicacy and volume of the blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Houkouji Temple (Shidarezakura at Ishido-juku)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ryuganbuchi｜Cherry blossoms in full bloom and faint Mt.

This photo was taken at Ryuganbuchi in the soft early morning light with the cherry blossoms about five minutes in bloom and a faint view of Mt.

2026March 2026MarchMt Fujicherry blossomVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)Longyan Pond

Jochigamine｜Cherry blossoms captured from a bird's-eye view and Mt.

This photo was taken at Jokkengamine, looking down from above to show the expansive view of Someiyoshino and Mt. Fuji, which appears thin in the distance.

2026March 2026MarchMt Fujieverlasting lamp or candle peakcherry blossomVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Jochigamine｜Bright cherry blossoms making the most of light and Mt.

This photo was taken at Jochigamine, using the light to slightly brighten the Someiyoshino and a faint view of Mt.

2026March 2026MarchMt Fujieverlasting lamp or candle peakcherry blossomVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Jochigamine｜Balanced arrangement of cherry blossoms and Mt.

This photo was taken at Jochigamine with a well-balanced composition that captures a little more clearly Someiyoshino and Mt.

2026March 2026MarchMt Fujieverlasting lamp or candle peakcherry blossomVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Jochigamine｜Composition of Mt. Fuji surrounded by cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Jochigamine with a slightly pulled composition to give the impression that Mt. Fuji is surrounded by cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchMt Fujieverlasting lamp or candle peakcherry blossomVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

The temple's approach to the temple and the scale of the temple interior

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple to capture the scale splendor of the temple interior and approach that spreads out as you enter through the large outer entrance.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji TempleShrines, Temples, CastlesShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Oishi Temple｜Spectacular view of cherry blossoms spreading on the slope and Mt.

This photo was taken at Oishiji Temple with many cherry blossoms blooming on the slope outside the temple and a large view of Mt. Fuji rising in the background.

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

Oishi Temple｜Spring scenery with cherry blossoms and Mt.

This photo was taken at Oishiji Temple, where the beauty of the cherry blossoms on the slope outside the temple overlaps with the spectacular view of Mt.

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

Cherry blossom approach with light and shadow

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple to capture the beautiful cherry blossoms along the approach and the striking contrast of light and shadow created there.

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