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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.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryseaShirahama BeachVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryseaShirahama BeachVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridgeblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridgeblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridgeblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridgeblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Quiet rows of cherry trees just after sunrise

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) of Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the Aono River just after sunrise, and the soft morning light and stillness are important.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜A fantastic view of cherry blossoms surrounded by morning mist

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) at a time when the sun was slightly rising, and the morning mist and Kawazu cherry blossoms were photographed to capture the fantastic early spring atmosphere.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu)｜The expanse of Kawazu cherry blossoms viewed from the opposite shore

This photo, taken at the Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu Town), shows Kawazu cherry blossoms on the bank of the Aono River from the opposite bank, conveying the expanse across the river and the depth of the rows of cherry trees.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Kawazu Cherry Blossoms on the Bank of the River with Light Shining through

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) with the light hitting the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming on the bank along the Aono River with an eye for depth.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Spring scenery of stairway rhythm and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town), where I photographed the cherry blossoms from the opposite bank while being aware of the stair arrangement on the bank and emphasizing the rhythm of the composition.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Cherry Blossom Path of Light in Front of the Cherry Blossom

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) at the moment the light shines on the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the path on the bank, blurring the foreground and focusing on the back.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Curved beauty of staircase pattern and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu Town) from the other side of the bank, with the pattern of Kawazu cherry blossoms and stairs in mind, enhancing the beauty of the curves.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Cherry blossoms and stairs captured in front composition

This photo of the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) captures the Kawazu cherry blossoms and staircase from a position near the front, creating a stable composition.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜The Depths of Cherry Trees along a Small Path

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) to emphasize the depth of the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the causeway, representing the continuous spring road.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Bridge overhead view of the bank and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town), looking down on the bank and Kawazu cherry blossoms from a bridge, and composed with an awareness of depth.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Spring 3D effect with stumps and rape blossoms

This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami-Izu Town), with the stumps as the main attraction, combined with the rape blossoms and cherry blossoms in the background to create a three-dimensional spring scene.

2026February 2026FebruaryMinami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)