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

Moto-arakawa River (Kumagaya)｜Cherry blossoms and river in the distance emphasizing tranquility

This photo was taken at the Moto-arakawa River (Kumagaya), where the telephoto was used to crop the far end of the river and reduce the contrast and saturation to create a somewhat tranquil atmosphere.

2026April 2026AprilMoto-arakawa (Kumagaya)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kumagaya Sakura-zutsumi｜Contrast of cherry blossoms and rape blossoms in spring

This photo was taken at Kumagaya Sakura-zutsumi, combining cherry blossoms and rape blossoms blooming near a bridge on the bank, in a composition that offers a contrast of spring-like colors.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomKumagaya Cherry Blossom Bankblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Kumagaya Sakurazutsumi｜Scale spring scenery of rape blossoms and cherry blossoms

This photograph captures the rape blossoms on the bank and someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom at Kumagaya Sakura-tsutsutsumi, which seem to go all the way to the back, to create a spring scene with a sense of scale.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomKumagaya Cherry Blossom Bankblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Fukaya Green Park｜Cherry Blossoms and Tulips Join Together to Create a Colorful Spring

This photo, taken at Fukaya Green Park, combines a colorful tulip field against a backdrop of cherry blossoms in full bloom to show the main stars of spring in concert.

2026April 2026ApriltulipSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomFukaya Green Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Fukaya Green Park｜Balanced composition of tulips and cherry blossoms in line

This photo was taken at Fukaya Green Park, with the tulips lined up horizontally, and the cherry blossoms in the background for balance.

2026April 2026ApriltulipSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomFukaya Green Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Fukaya Green Park｜Tulip fields spread out under cherry blossoms

This photo captures a tulip field spreading out under someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom at Fukaya Green Park, a gorgeous spring-like space.

2026April 2026ApriltulipSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomFukaya Green Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Fukaya Green Park｜Late spring scenery decorated with cherry blossoms and petals

This photo, taken at Fukaya Green Park, combines the beauty of someiyoshino in full bloom with petals fluttering to the ground, and also shows signs of the end of spring.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomFukaya Green Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Fukaya Green Park｜Peak of spring simply captured with cherry blossoms in full bloom

This photo is taken in Fukaya Green Park and simply captures the beauty of someiyoshino in full bloom themselves, representing the peak of spring.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomFukaya Green Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Fuji in the early morning and cherry blossoms at the beginning of blooming

This photo was taken at Ryuganbuchi, with the cherry blossoms just beginning to bloom, and with Mt. Fuji really showing up faintly in the clear early morning air, giving a sense of serenity and the beginning of spring.

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

Jochigamine｜Spectacular view of cherry blossoms and Mt.

This photo was taken at Jokkengamine, a luxurious location where you can enjoy the outstanding view of cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji at the same time from a place where cars are parked.

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

Spring scenery of cherry blossom forest and distant Mt.

This photo was taken at Jochigamine with an incredibly beautiful forest of cherry blossoms and a distant view of Mt. Fuji.

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

Fuji reflected on the water surface and cherry blossoms in full bloom

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple to capture the reflection of Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms in full bloom in the temple's pond, a fascinating scene with fantastic reflections on the surface of the water.

2026March 2026MarchTaiseki-ji TempleMt Fujicherry blossomVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Oishi Temple｜Japanese landscape decorated with weeping cherry blossoms and waterways

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, where the beautiful weeping cherry blossoms, waterways, and lanterns by the approach to the temple create an emotional and uniquely Japanese scene.

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

Taiseki-ji Temple｜A spring photo with powerful cherry blossoms looking up

This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, looking up at the magnificent cherry blossoms blooming on the monk's side of the approach to the temple, and the composition shows powerful branches and a sense of spring life.

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

Jochigamine｜A bird's-eye view of the cherry blossoms and Mt.

This photo is a wide-angle view of the outstanding view of the cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji from a high vantage point on Jochigamine, looking down from a high vantage point.

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

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.