Kawazu cherry blossoms at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|A serene spot to take pictures of the temple and cherry blossom scenery

Kawazu cherry blossoms at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|A serene spot to take pictures of the temple and cherry blossom scenery

Photography spot of Kawazu cherry blossoms at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) is a calm and relaxing spot where you can take pictures together with Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming on the temple grounds and the temple building. Combining the tiled roofs of the temple and the scenery of the temple grounds with the cherry blossoms makes it possible to take pictures of spring scenery that is uniquely Japanese. Visitors can also enjoy photos of the changing seasons not only when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, but also when they begin to turn into leafy blossoms or when petals fall to the ground.

Key points for photography

The key to taking pictures is to create a composition with foreground and background in mind, such as focusing on the Kawazu cherry blossoms and blurring the temple in the background, or conversely, making the temple building the main subject and blurring the cherry blossoms in the foreground. When the sun is shining through the trees, it is possible to capture a soft atmosphere by making the best use of the "ball blur" effect. Temples are also places of worship, so be sure to enjoy taking pictures quietly and with good manners so as not to disturb the visitors.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

Recommended times

Morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 1-10-44, Ota, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
subject Kawazu Cherry Blossom
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes
Restroom None

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on March 15, 2026.

2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Spring scenery of leafy cherry trees and temples

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) as a view of the changing seasons, combining the Kawazu cherry blossoms, which are beginning to turn into leafy cherry blossoms, and the temple building.
2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Quiet spring with leafy cherry blossoms and temple

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki), showing the Kawazu cherry blossoms, now completely in leaf, and the temple building.
2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|leaf cherry blossoms and temple building

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki), combining leafy Kawazu cherry blossoms with the temple building in the background.
2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Temple scenery with cherry blossoms and tiled roof

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki), combining a section of Kawazu cherry trees still in full bloom with the tiled roof of the temple in the back.
2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Cherry blossom petals and shades of light

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) with an eye toward the yin-yang effect of the light and shadow created by the petals of the Kawazu cherry trees on the ground and on the ground.
2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Spring Photo of Cherry Blossoms and Tamaboke

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) with the unlit Kawazu cherry blossoms in focus and the glowing background as tama bokeh.
2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Glittering Tamaboke and Cherry Blossoms

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki), focusing on the unlit Kawazu cherry blossoms while the light in the background is a shimmering ball blur.
2026

Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki)|Cherry Blossoms and Tamaboke Background

This photo was taken at Jogenji Temple (Iwatsuki) with the focus on the little Kawazu cherry blossoms that were sticking out, so that a lot of ball blur would spread out in the back of the photo.
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