blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hasedera Temple (Kamakura) | The serene beauty of Hasedera Temple woven by stone statues and hydrangeas

Hydrangeas and stone statues photographed at Hasedera Temple. Hydrangeas bloom discreetly, coloring the stone statues' feet, creating an elegant atmosphere within the quiet surroundings.

Year 2024May 2024MayKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Hase Temple (Kamakura)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Purple carpet of lavender fields spreading in early summer at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office

A lavender field in daylight, photographed in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture. Vivid purple flowers spread all over the field, creating a pleasant landscape with its fragrance. It is an ideal place for refreshment.

Year 2024June 2024JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Aroma and Healing Spaces: Lavender Spots at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office

A lavender field in daylight, photographed in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture. Vivid purple flowers spread all over the field, creating a pleasant landscape with its fragrance. It is an ideal place for refreshment.

Year 2024June 2024JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koga Kouhou Park｜The Big Blooming Ooga Lotus: The Summer Attraction of Koga Kouhou Park

Ooga lotus in the daytime photographed at Furukawa Kouhou Park. The Ooga lotus blooming in the sunlight casts beautiful shadows on the surface of the water, creating a scene that evokes the harmony of history and nature.

Year 2024June 2024JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsFurukawa Kouhou Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)lotus

Furukawa Kōbō Park｜The Magnificence That Reaches the Heavens Furukawa Kōbō Park's Ōga Lotus

Ooga lotus in the daytime photographed at Furukawa Kouhou Park. The Ooga lotus blooming in the sunlight casts beautiful shadows on the surface of the water, creating a scene that evokes the harmony of history and nature.

Year 2024June 2024JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsFurukawa Kouhou Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)lotus

Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)｜A Summer Tradition: Enchanting Water Flowers Floating on the Surface

Underwater flowers photographed at the Amabiki Kannon Hydrangea Festival. Colorful hydrangeas float on the water's surface, creating a cool and beautiful scene. It's a moment that offers visitors healing and a taste of summer's coolness.

Year 2024June 2024JuneShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)｜Savoring the Beauty of the Rainy Season Amabiki Kannon's Hydrangea Festival and Flowers in the Water

Underwater flowers photographed at the Amabiki Kannon Hydrangea Festival. Colorful hydrangeas float on the water's surface, creating a cool and beautiful scene. It's a moment that offers visitors healing and a taste of summer's coolness.

Year 2024June 2024JuneShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

Zenchōji Temple｜Escape the clamor and find solace in the lotus-filled tranquility of Zenchōji Temple in early summer

A lotus flower blooming quietly at Zenchōji Temple in early summer. Amidst the stillness, a single lotus blossoms serenely, its pure beauty resonating deeply. A hidden gem in Kawagoe City.

Year 2024July 2024JulyZenchōji TempleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful scenerylotus

Zenchōji Temple｜The modest beauty of each lotus flower blooming at Zenchōji Temple

A lotus flower blooming quietly at Zenchōji Temple in early summer. Amidst the stillness, a single lotus blossoms serenely, its pure beauty resonating deeply. A hidden gem in Kawagoe City.

Year 2024July 2024JulyZenchōji TempleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful scenerylotus

Sakura Lavender Land｜A purple carpet A moment of healing at Sakura Lavender Land

The beautiful lavender field photographed at Sakura Lavender Land is a soothing place with its purple carpet and fragrance.

Year 2024July 2024JulylavenderSakura Lavender LandParks, theme parks and buildingsChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sakura Lavender Land｜The Charm of Sakura Lavender Land: A Soothing Fragrance and Breathtaking Views

The beautiful lavender field photographed at Sakura Lavender Land is a soothing place with its purple carpet and fragrance.

Year 2024July 2024JulylavenderSakura Lavender LandParks, theme parks and buildingsChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isumi Railway｜Scenery of spring railroad seen through rape blossoms

The rape blossom fields along the Isumi Railway are a spectacular spot that heralds the arrival of spring. The beautiful contrast between the yellow flowers and the train makes for a relaxing sight.

Year 2024March 2024MarchIsumi RailwayParks, theme parks and buildingsChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Weeping cherry blossoms in Chūin shining in the morning sun, a serene spring scene

The weeping cherry trees photographed at Chūin temple in the early morning bloom in the silence and radiate a fantastic beauty in the morning sun. It is a springtime tradition in Kawagoe City.

Year 2024March 2024Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry Blossom Draped with Graceful Drooping Weeping Cherry Blossoms

The weeping cherry trees photographed at Chūin temple in the early morning bloom in the silence and radiate a fantastic beauty in the morning sun. It is a springtime tradition in Kawagoe City.

Year 2024March 2024Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isoyama Shrine｜A fantastic early summer festival at Isoyama Shrine with lanterns and hydrangeas

This is the hydrangea festival at Isoyama Shrine in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. The lanterns and hydrangea path are very beautiful.

Year 2024June 2024JuneTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Isoyama ShrineShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ohchuji Temple｜The beauty of hydrangeas at Ohchuji Temple, where history and nature are in harmony

These are hydrangeas at Ohchuji Temple in Tochigi Prefecture. The large tree near the entrance, the hydrangea and the entrance gate are very beautiful and mysterious.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isoyama Shrine｜A fantastic early summer moment at Isoyama Shrine, decorated with lanterns and hydrangeas

This is the hydrangea festival at Isoyama Shrine in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. The lanterns and hydrangea path are very beautiful.

Year 2024June 2024JuneTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Isoyama ShrineShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daichu-ji Temple｜Enjoy the vibrant hydrangeas at Daichu-ji Temple, enveloped in tranquility

These are hydrangeas at Ohchuji Temple in Tochigi Prefecture. The large tree near the entrance, the hydrangea and the entrance gate are very beautiful and mysterious.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daichu-ji Temple｜The fantastical Daichu-ji Temple, where hydrangeas and gates weave a magical tapestry during the rainy season

These are hydrangeas at Ohchuji Temple in Tochigi Prefecture. The large tree near the entrance, the hydrangea and the entrance gate are very beautiful and mysterious.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Early Summer Morning in Mizumoto Park｜Ancient lotus illuminated by the morning sun reveals the serene beauty of Mizumoto Park

Ancient lotus and sunrise at the ancient lotus pond in Mizumoto Park. The light of the rising sun blends beautifully with the ancient lotus.

Year 2024June 2024JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsancient lotusmorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus