Hodannerji｜Serene spring at a temple where weeping cherry trees nestle together

Hodannerji｜Serene spring at a temple where weeping cherry trees nestle together

Taste the peaceful temple spring with weeping cherry trees nestled in Hodan-ji Temple

Hodan-ji Temple is a temple with a serene setting in a quiet environment, a place where you can encounter gentle scenery from season to season. In spring, weeping cherry trees softly bloom, blending with the Buddhist statues and buildings on the temple grounds to create a peaceful and relaxing scene. The temple is not crowded like a tourist spot, and visitors can enjoy taking pictures while strolling quietly. Although not flashy, this is a recommended spot for those who want to spend a quiet time and feel the beauty of the place that soothes their hearts.

Key points for photography

The key to photographing this scene is to respect the serenity of Hodan-ji Temple and to frame the weeping cherry blossoms together with the Buddhist statues and buildings. By organizing the background and leaving a blank space, a calm atmosphere will stand out, and if you choose a time of day with soft light, you can bring out a tranquil, spring-like expression.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

春

Recommended times

Morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 1-10-22 Kashiwa-machi, Shiki-shi, Saitama
subject shidare 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 30, 2025

Route taken on March 21, 2026

2026

Hodannerji｜Silent beauty of Buddhist statues and cherry blossoms

This photo captures the combination of a Buddhist statue and the weeping cherry blossom above it at Hodan-ji Temple.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Composition of cherry blossoms and Buddha image captured from the front

This photo was taken at Hodan-ji Temple, with the Buddha statue and weeping cherry tree in front of the temple in a well-composed shot.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Spatial expression of cherry blossoms with a sense of expanse

This photo, taken at Hodan-ji Temple, shows the overall atmosphere of the space and the expanse of weeping cherry trees by taking a short distance away from them.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Detail of cherry blossoms focusing on branches

This photo is a detail representation of a weeping cherry tree cropped at Hodanji Temple, focusing on its beautiful branches.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜The harmony of buildings and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Hodan-ji Temple, with an eye to the harmony between the weeping cherry and the temple building.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Striking composition of Buddhist statues and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Hodanji Temple, taking advantage of the composition of the lined Buddhist statues and the cherry blossoms above them.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Cherry blossoms and Buddhist statues with yin-yang consciousness

This photo was taken at Hodanji Temple, with an eye toward balancing the placement of the Buddhist statues and the yin-yang of the cherry blossoms.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodanbanji Temple｜A well-balanced view captured in a pull-up

This photo was taken at Hodanji Temple from a slightly pulled back position to balance the overall image.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Scenery of cherry blossoms that makes you feel the whole space

This photo, at Hodanji Temple, shows the Buddha image, cherry blossoms, and the entire temple space in the distance.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Look up and feel the power of cherry blossoms

This photo is one of the weeping cherry trees at Hodan-ji Temple, with the composition looking up to emphasize the height and power of the tree.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Impressive light expression of Buddhist statues and cherry blossoms

This photo is an impressive rendition of Hodan-ji Temple, with the cherry blossoms in the background shining while the Buddha image is in focus.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜The beauty of cherry blossoms captured by telephoto

This photo was taken at Hodan-ji Temple, where I took advantage of a wide-open telephoto lens to capture the cherry blossoms and the Buddha image in a striking way.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodanneri｜Bright composition with the center in focus

This photo was taken at Hodannerji Temple and was brightly focused on the central Buddha image and the cherry blossoms.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodanneri｜Expression using the beauty of branches

This photo, taken at Hodan-ji Temple, was composed with an eye toward balancing the beauty of the branches with the temple background.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodanneri｜Flowing branches and buildings

This photo shows the combination of flowing branches and buildings at Hodanji Temple.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Cherry blossoms in a fluffy foreground

This photo is an expression of cherry blossoms at Hodanji Temple, where the front blur is utilized to create a fluffy impression.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Hodannerji｜Composition with depth peeking through the cherry blossoms

This photo is of Hodan-ji Temple, and the composition of the temple peeking through the weeping cherry blossoms creates a sense of depth.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

| Cherry blossoms in depth with the Buddha image in focus

This photo was taken at Hodanner-ji Temple, where the Buddha statue in the foreground is in focus and the cherry blossoms in the background are blurred to create a sense of depth.
2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Houyongji Temple｜Silent spring scene with a statue of Buddha and weeping cherry blossoms

This photo shows a Buddha statue gently draped with branches of weeping cherry trees.
Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Hodannerji｜Light and weeping cherry blossoms that seem to dance down on Buddhist statues

This photo captures the moment when the petals of a weeping cherry tree, glistening in the light, seem to rain down on the Buddha statue.
Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Yama's pole (with a human head on the top)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
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