Cherry Blossoms in Spring: A Season of Fleeting and Beautiful Flowers

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Quiet scenery of a bridge and cherry blossoms captured in the distance

This photo, taken from a distance at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu, shows beautiful cherry blossoms near a bridge that were found while descending the mountain, and expresses the beauty of cherry blossoms blending into the quiet landscape.

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

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Natural scenery of river, bridge and cherry blossoms in harmony

This photo was taken at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu from a distant position to show the river, bridge, and cherry blossoms. The scenery is a beautiful harmony of nature and man-made objects.

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

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜An impressive shot of a bridge and cherry blossoms captured by a telephoto camera

This photo was taken at Kuonji Temple on Mt. Minobu, using telephoto mode to capture the beautiful cherry blossoms on the bridge.

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

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Composition expressing a three-dimensional effect with the staircase and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple, showing the beautiful cherry blossoms found below and the staircase, which has an impressive three-dimensional composition.

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

Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Gorgeous view of cherry blossoms in full bloom surrounding the building

This photo was taken at Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple, where cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the temple building, creating a scene that is both gorgeous and majestic.

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

Yamanashi｜Crowded scenery of the Cherry Blossom Festival that I happened to meet

This photo, taken in Yamanashi Prefecture, shows a cherry blossom festival that I stumbled upon on my way to the cherry blossoms of Wanizuka, and it is one that captures the liveliness of the community and the atmosphere of spring.

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Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple｜Scenery of everyday life and springtime contrasted by signboards and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple to show the weeping cherry trees and the signboard of the police station at the entrance of the temple. It is an interesting contrast of everyday life and spring scenery.

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

Yamanashi｜A record of beautiful cherry blossoms encountered during a trip

This photo was taken in Yamanashi Prefecture because of the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Cherry Blossom Festival that I happened to encounter on my way to the cherry blossoms at Wanizuka, and is a record of a chance encounter on my trip.

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Cherry blossoms at Wanizuka｜The overwhelming presence of a single cherry tree captured from a bird's-eye view

This photo of a cherry tree at Wanizuka, taken from a high vantage point looking slightly down on a large single cherry tree, illustrates its overwhelming presence.

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Cherry blossoms in Wanizuka｜Scale scenery expressed by mountains and cherry blossoms

This photo of a cherry tree at Wanizuka, combining a large cherry tree with the mountain scenery behind it, is one that conveys a sense of the scale of nature.

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Miyaki-gawa Cherry Blossom Bank｜Fantastic rows of cherry blossoms surrounded by morning mist

This photo was taken early in the morning at the cherry blossom bank of the Tsugegawa River, where the sun begins to rise and a haze forms, creating a fantastic view of the rows of cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Tsugi River Cherry Blossom Bank

Cherry blossoms at Wanizuka｜The contrast between the steel tower and the cherry blossoms is an impressive composition.

This photo of a cherry tree in Wanizuka, Japan, shows the striking contrast between the cherry tree and the steel tower next to it.

2026March 2026MarchWanizuka Cherry BlossomYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tsuchikigawa Cherry Blossom Bank｜Cherry Blossom Trees in the Tranquility of Morning Mist

This photo was taken at the cherry blossom bank of the Tsugegawa River, where the rows of cherry trees are shrouded in early morning mist, creating an impressive sense of stillness and softness.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Tsugi River Cherry Blossom Bank

Tsugizugawa Cherry Blossom Embankment｜Cherry blossom trees lined up in the right light with depth of scenery.

This photo was taken at the Sakura-Tsutsumi of the Tsugegawa River, showing a row of cherry trees stretching far into the distance in the direct light, creating a landscape with great depth.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Tsugi River Cherry Blossom Bank

Composition of rows of cherry trees with depth in mind

This photo was taken at the cherry bank of the Tsugegawa River, where the cherry trees were relatively in bloom, with an awareness of the depth of the trees.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Tsugi River Cherry Blossom Bank

Miyakizugawa Cherry Blossom Bank｜Pulled composition of a row of cherry blossom trees making the most of the boundary line

This photo was taken at the cherry blossom bank of the Tsugegawa River, with a slightly pulled back composition to show how the rows of trees seem to go on forever, with the border between the road and the grass at the center of the shot.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Tsugi River Cherry Blossom Bank

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜A Powerful Picture of Weeping Cherry Trees and Torii Gate

This powerful photo is of the Hie Shrine (Taguro), with the large weeping cherry tree in full bloom and the torii gate filling the entire screen.

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Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Close-up view of the cherry blossoms and torii gate

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine (Taguro), a little closer to the weeping cherry tree in full bloom and the torii gate, giving a realistic composition.

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

Tsugui River Cherry Blossom Bank｜Central Composition: A View of Cherry Blossom Trees Leading to the Back of the River

This photo was taken at the cherry blossom bank of the Tsugegawa River, with a slightly pulled composition to lead the viewer's eye to the center of the road, where the rows of trees seem to go on forever.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Tsugi River Cherry Blossom Bank

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Composition of expansive mountains, cherry blossoms and torii gate

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine (Taguro), with the weeping cherry tree and the shrine's torii gate from the parking lot position so that the entire mountain can be seen.

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