Beautiful scenery

Kairakuen｜The entire ume (plum) orchard spreads out in spring

This photo was taken at Kairakuen, from a short distance away, to show the entire plum garden.

2026March 2026MarchKairakuenChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Kairakuen｜The entrance view of the garden with its impressive gate and magnificent plum trees

This photo was taken at Kairakuen Garden, showing the magnificent plum tree and gate at the entrance.

2026March 2026MarchKairakuenChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Kairakuen｜Beautiful deep view of white plum blossoms in the foreground and plum grove in the back

This photo was taken at Kairakuen Garden, with the white plum blossoms in focus and the plum grove in the background blurred.

2026March 2026MarchKairakuenChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Kairakuen｜A commemorative scene with an impressive billboard and pink plum blossoms

This photo was taken at Kairakuen with the Kairakuen sign and pink plum blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchKairakuenChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A serene view of historic buildings and trees in harmony

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the historic building and the trees in the background.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜An atmospheric historical scenery where buildings and plum trees are in harmony

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the building and the plum tree in the background.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A quiet and atmospheric view of plum blossoms from indoors

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan to show the plum blossoms as seen from inside the building.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Scenery of the building with beautiful contrast of light and shadow

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan to show the light and shadows created in the gaps between the buildings.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Light and shadow photos of silhouetted buildings

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan to show how a portion of the building appears to be silhouetted.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Spring scenery of plum blossoms and buildings shining in the light

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the plum tree and building glistening in the light.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Quiet garden scenery with plum trees and pathways

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the pathway and plum tree in the backyard.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Photographs of historical architecture with impressive tiled roof forms

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan and shows part of the building from the front.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Serene view of the alley behind the building and beautiful plum blossoms

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the alley behind the building and the plum tree.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Spring scenery of plum blossoms shining in the light

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with light in mind of the beautiful plum trees blooming inside the museum.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Delicate flower photo of white plum petals showing through backlighting

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the beautiful white plum blossoms in the museum with the light from the back side in mind.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Close-up of a beautiful plum branch

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan of a beautiful plum branch blooming inside the museum.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A beautiful contrast between the building and plum blossoms in spring

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the building and the plum tree next to it.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Spring scenery with a plum tree as the main feature and the building in the background

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the plum tree in front of the building in focus.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A photo with beautiful depth and blurriness of the tiled roof and red plum blossoms

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the tiled roof in focus and the red plum tree in the background blurred out.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A photograph of a building with a tiled roof and white plum blossoms in blur

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the tiled roof in focus and the white plum tree in the background blurred out.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)