Charm of Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom) blooming at the ruins of Hachigata Castle
The Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom) located in the ruins of Hachigata Castle is a beautiful single cherry tree clad in history and serenity, and its expression changes dramatically with the soft morning light and evening shadows, making it a highly recommended spot to photograph at least once.
Key points for photography
The key to photographing the flowers is to bring out a three-dimensional effect by taking advantage of the soft morning light and evening shadows, and to express the dignified presence of the edohigan (Ujihigan cherry tree) more impressively by composing the image looking up from a low position and by incorporating the sky in the background.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
春
Recommended times
Morning, noon
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 2692-2 Hachigata, Yorii-machi, Osato-gun, Saitama Prefecture (Hachigata Castle Park) |
| subject | Edohigan (Ujibo cherry) |
| Admission fee | None |
| Admission Time | None |
| Parking lot | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
The day I visited this place in the past
Route taken on March 21, 2026
Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)
Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)
Hie Shrine (Taguro)
high-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)
Kita Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park
the empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager
Kita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)
Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)
Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)
Hie Shrine (Taguro)
high-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)
Kita Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park
the empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager
Kita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)
Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)
