2026 Oishi Temple｜The beauty of weeping cherry blossoms that let the light shine through
This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple of the weeping cherry tree in full bloom with the sun shining through the flowing blossoms.
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2026 Taiseki-ji Temple｜Impressive cherry blossoms with light shining through
This photo was taken at Oishi Temple at a striking moment when the slightest light shining through the shadows illuminated the weeping cherry trees.
2026 Oishi Temple｜Bo and cherry blossoms captured in the distance
This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple from a slightly distant position to capture the magnificent cherry blossoms blooming above the monk's quarters next to the approach to the temple.
2026 Oishi Temple｜Cherry blossom scenery with depth peeking through the cracks
This photo was taken at Oishi Temple, where numerous weeping cherry trees are in bloom, as if peering into the back through a gap between the cherry trees.
2026 Oishiji Temple｜A stunning close-up view of cherry blossoms
This photo is a close-up of the magnificent cherry blossoms blooming on the approach to the temple at Taiseki-ji Temple.
2026 The magnificent weeping cherry tree adorns the entrance to the temple.
This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, with a magnificent weeping cherry tree near the entrance to the approach to the temple, facing the front gate.
2026 Oishi Temple｜Flowing weeping cherry blossoms and approach to the temple
This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, showing the weeping cherry blossoms flowing from the top of the bo and the approach to the temple.
2026 Taiseki-ji Temple｜Expression of light and cherry blossoms with a sense of yin and yang
This photo was taken at Oishi Temple with an eye to the contrast of yin and yang as the light shines on the flowing weeping cherry blossoms.
2026 Oishi Temple｜Quiet scenery with lanterns and cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at Oishi Temple with a slightly darker exposure to capture the impressive lanterns in the back from under the weeping cherry trees.
2026 Taiseki-ji Temple｜Cherry blossoms where splendor and loneliness coexist
This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, where the gorgeous weeping cherry blossoms give way to a somewhat lonely atmosphere.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Kawazu Cherry Blossom Lined Trees along the Aono River
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu Town) and shows Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom along the Aono River. It is a picture of cherry trees along the river and the peaceful scenery typical of Izu in early spring.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Contrast between blue sky and Kawazu cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town), with the blue sky and rows of Kawazu cherry trees stretching along both banks of the Aono River, with the beautiful contrast of blue and pink in mind.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Kawazu Cherry Blossom Petals Shining in the Sunlight
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town), where the clear blue sky and the sun lit up the Kawazu cherry blossoms, enhancing the beauty of the petals as they shimmered in the light.
2026 Shirahama Coast｜The sea and cliffs seen from the overlook
This photograph was taken at Shirahama Beach (Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture) from a lookout point to capture a view of the ocean and cliffs, and the composition provides a panoramic view of Izu's magnificent coastline.
2026 Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Cherry blossoms in full bloom along both banks of the Kawazu River
This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) and shows Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom along both banks of the Kawazu River, capturing the gorgeous scenery typical of one of the best early-blooming cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.
2026 Shirahama Beach｜Clear water and white sand beach
This photo, taken at Shirahama Beach, shows the clear waters and white sands of the beach, and conveys the charm of one of Izu's most spectacular spots.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜Loop bridge looking up and Kawazu cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at the Kawazu-Nanadaki Loop Bridge, looking up from below to capture the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the loop bridge, simultaneously expressing the power of the bridge and the colors of spring.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜Loop bridge and cherry blossoms captured from a wide angle
This photo was taken at the Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge, taking advantage of the wide-angle mode to capture the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the loop bridge from below, emphasizing the dynamic perspective.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜Scale bridge and cherry blossom view
This photo of the Kawazu-Nanadaki Loop Bridge, composed by looking up with a wide-angle lens, captures both the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the loop bridge at the same time, creating a landscape full of a sense of scale.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜The beauty of the bridge's curves and cherry blossoms in an oblique composition
This photo was taken at the Kawazu-Nanadaki Loop Bridge from an angle, with an eye toward striking a balance between the curvaceous beauty of the bridge and the gorgeousness of the cherry blossoms.
