Beautiful scenery

Hodannerji｜Spatial expression of cherry blossoms with a sense of expanse

This photo, taken at Hodan-ji Temple, shows the overall atmosphere of the space and the expanse of weeping cherry trees by taking a short distance away from them.

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

Manmayama Kobo-ji Temple｜Quiet scenery of cherry blossoms and temples before dawn

This photo was taken at Manmayama Kobo-ji Temple in the dim morning light with weeping cherry blossoms and the temple building.

2026March 2026MarchChiba prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomMamayama Koboji TempleShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mamayama Kobo-ji Temple｜The impressive gate standing in the dark

This photo is one that captures the magnificent gate standing in the morning darkness at the Kobo-ji Temple on Mt.

2026March 2026MarchChiba prefecture (Kantou area)Mamayama Koboji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Chuin｜Spring scenery of a temple with overlapping cherry blossoms and roofs

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple, with the overlap of the weeping cherry tree and the roof of the building in mind.

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

Chūin｜Gorgeous recomposition of cherry blossoms and mimosa

This photo is one that once again captures the gorgeous interplay of weeping cherry blossoms and mimosa at the Chūin temple from a different perspective.

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

Chūin｜Serene scenery with overlapping Buddhist statues and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple, showing the combination of the Buddha statue and the weeping cherry tree spreading above it.

2026March 2026Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerimageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Nakagane｜Depth of cherry blossoms expressed by foreground blur

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple, with the mimosa in focus and the weeping cherry tree in the background blurred to create depth.

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

Naka-in｜A wide-angle expanse of cherry blossoms looking up

This photo, taken at the Chūin temple, uses a wide-angle lens to emphasize the expanse of weeping cherry trees in a composition that looks up from below.

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

Chūin｜Impression of cherry blossoms covering the roof

This photo captures a striking moment in the Chūin temple when the weeping cherry trees seem to overshadow the roof.

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

Chu-in｜Expression of cherry blossoms enhanced by delicate branches

This photo was taken at the Chūin temple, focusing on the delicate branches of the weeping cherry tree, with a green background.

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

Naka-in｜The beauty of cherry blossoms sparkling in the light

This photo, taken at the Chūin temple, shows the beauty of weeping cherry trees glistening in the light.

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

Kita-in Temple｜Scenery of weeping cherry blossoms at the entrance

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple of the magnificent weeping cherry trees at the entrance to the toll area.