Mikurain Temple|The deep pink of the Ayasugi cherry blossoms offers a superb spring view.

Mikurain Temple|The deep pink of the Ayasugi cherry blossoms offers a superb spring view.

Leaving behind a spring scene with the deep pink of the Angyo cherry blossoms at Mikurain Temple.

At Mikurain Temple, the Ayasugyo cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in spring, allowing visitors to enjoy an early cherry blossom viewing experience before other cherry trees. The dark pink petals of the blossoms, combined with the historic atmosphere of the temple, make for a beautiful, stately sight. The quietness of the approach to the temple and its precincts is a great place to photograph the graceful appearance of the cherry blossoms. Especially when photographed in the clear morning light, the vividness of the yasugyo cherry blossoms is enhanced. Go there to capture the moment in your camera as you feel the early spring coming.

Key points for photography

The best time to photograph the gate is before dawn, when the lantern lights are on, and you can aim for an atmospheric shot surrounded by soft light. Since there are people taking pictures early during this time, it is safe to take pictures while being considerate of your surroundings. In addition, the restrooms may not be open in the morning, so it is recommended to use them beforehand so you can concentrate on taking pictures in a calm atmosphere. In addition, it is important to check the blooming condition of the cherry trees before visiting, as they tend to bloom early and the viewing period is short.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

Recommended times

Early morning, noon

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 2008, Angyohara, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama, Japan
subject Yasuyuki cherry (Prunus yasugyo)
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on March 20, 2024

Route taken on March 14, 2025

Route taken on March 21, 2025

Route taken on March 15, 2026.

2026

Sanmon Gate and Ayasugyo Cherry Blossoms before Dawn

This photo was taken at Mikurain Temple in the pre-dawn hours, when it was still dark, with the front gate, lanterns, and the beginning of blooming anguyo cherry blossoms combined to create a quiet morning atmosphere.
2026

Symmetrical composition of lanterns and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple from a position a little closer to the gate, combining the Angyo cherry blossoms, the gate, and the lantern lights, and composed with symmetry and horizontal lines in mind.
2026

Mikurain|Ayasugyo cherry blossoms overlooking the temple and the morning sun

This photo was taken at Mikurain, looking down on the entire temple from a slightly elevated position, to convey the atmosphere of the temple along with the morning sun and the Ayasugyo cherry blossoms.
2026

Mikurain|Askyo Cherry Blossoms Spreading Up a Slope and Large Area

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple from a slightly elevated position, with an awareness of the downhill composition and the presence of the large, sideways spreading Angyo cherry trees.
2026

Approach lined with cherry trees where the morning sun shines through

This photo was taken at the Mikurain Temple with an eye toward the beautiful moment when the morning sun rises and the light shines through the rows of cherry trees leading to the back side of the temple.
2026

Sanmon Gate and Ayasugyo Cherry Blossoms in the Bright Morning

This photo was taken at Mikurain, visiting the front gate area again after the surrounding area had brightened, and again capturing the gate, lanterns, and ango cherry blossoms in a calm atmosphere.
2026

Sanmon Gate and Cherry Blossoms before Dawn

This photo was taken just before dawn at Mikurain temple, when it was beginning to lighten slightly, and was composed from the front side looking up at the gate, the lanterns, and the ango cherry blossoms from a low position.
2026

Myonzoin|Morning sky and branches of cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple from a slightly elevated position, combining the sky that was beginning to turn into a morning glow with the branches of the Ayasugyo cherry trees, with the quiet morning air in mind.
2026

Mikurain|Silhouette of cherry blossoms in the backlight

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple at the time when the sun was just beginning to rise, taking advantage of the backlight to capture the impressive silhouette of the morning sky and the Ayasugyo cherry blossoms.
2026

Mikurain Temple|Cherry blossoms and temple in the morning light

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple in the early morning, when the light was still soft and beginning to come in, and shows the Yasugyo cherry blossoms and the temple buildings in a serene atmosphere.
2026

Mikurain Temple|Cherry blossoms illuminated by the morning sun

This photo was taken at the Mikurain Temple with an eye toward the beautiful moment when the morning sun begins to slightly hit the Ayasugi cherry blossoms.
2026

Mikurain|Cherry blossom trees along the slope and the morning sun

This photo was taken at Mikurain Temple, where the sun's rays dazzle through the rows of Ayuki cherry trees that line the hillside behind the temple.
2026

Mikurain|Tunnel of cherry blossoms with light shining through

This photo was taken at Mikurain Temple with an eye toward the light shining through the tunnel of an asymmetrical cherry tree that leads up the slope near the front gate.
2026

Mikurain|The view of cherry blossoms looking up at the temple gate

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple, with the composition looking up at the front gate from the right side, with an awareness of the presence of the temple gate along with the yasugyo cherry blossoms.
2026

Myonzoin|Morning light, the temple gate and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple, with the composition looking up at the front gate from the left side, with the cherry blossoms blooming in the back and the slight sunlight shining through.
2026

Mikurain Temple|Cherry blossoms in full bloom and lanterns on a slope

This photo was taken at Mikurain temple, combining a view of the full-blooming Ayasyo cherry blossoms on the slope just outside the front gate with a row of lanterns.
Year 2025

Cherry blossoms and the temple gate looking up from just above the ground

This photo was taken shortly before dawn, looking up at the temple gate and cherry blossoms from a position just above the ground.
Year 2025

Symmetrical temple gate before dawn

I took this photo in the pre-dawn twilight with the gate standing perpendicular to the ground and the composition symmetrical.
Year 2025

Mikurain Temple|A Temple of the Rising Sun seen from a High Place

This photo was taken of the view from the temple's high ground, and the sunrise over the building was impressive.
Year 2025

Mikurain|Cherry blossom trees lined with morning sunlight

In this photo, I tried to capture the morning sun shining diagonally into the rows of cherry trees behind the temple.
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