Popular and photographing spots in Saitama Prefecture

Kita-in Temple｜Close-up of elegant plum blossoms shining in soft light

This photograph, taken at Kita-in Temple, captures the light hitting the beautiful plum blossoms, and the gentle spring light softly shining on the petals and the elegant beauty of the plum blossoms is strikingly captured in this image.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜Vivid red plum blossoms and impressive buildings in spring

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple to capture the beautiful red plum blossoms near the exit and the building in the back, with the vividness of the red plum blossoms accenting the composition to convey the depth of the temple grounds.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜A springtime temple scene with weeping plum blossoms and historic buildings in harmony

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple, with the weeping plum trees and the building in the back, to show the harmony of the historic atmosphere of the temple grounds and the gorgeousness of the plum blossoms, a scene typical of a tourist attraction.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜Scenery of calm precincts with blue sky and beautiful temple architecture

This photograph was taken at Kita-in Temple, with the temple's buildings and the blue sky in mind, and was cropped to highlight the calmness of the tiled roofs and architecture and the freshness of the clear sky.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Kita-in Temple｜Spring scenery with early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and temple buildings

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple to capture the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming inside the temple and the building, and is summarized as a spring scene in which the splendor of the early-blooming cherry blossoms and the atmosphere of the temple can be enjoyed at the same time.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Shrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜Spring scenery of Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom and buildings in the back in harmony

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple, combining a view of the building at the back with the Kawazu cherry blossoms, and composed to convey the volume of cherry color and the depth of the temple grounds.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Shrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜Scenery of the temple grounds in spring with impressive flags seen through the blossoms of Kawazu cherry trees

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple, where the flag was captured through a gap in the Kawazu cherry blossoms, and cropped to convey the sense of seasonal events and the bustle of the temple grounds seen through the blossoms.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜A quiet view of the impressive stone statues of 500 arhats with light shining through

This photograph, taken at Kita-in Temple, captures the moment when light hits the Five Hundred Arhats statues and the expressions and textures of the stone statues come to life, creating a sense of serenity.

2026February 2026FebruaryimageKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Kita-in Temple｜Shade Photograph of Stone Statue of Five Hundred Arhats with Beautiful Light and Shadow

This photograph was taken at Kita-in Temple to capture the beautiful light and shadow falling on the Five Hundred Arhats statues, and the rhythm of the shadows accentuates the three-dimensionality and solemn atmosphere of the scene.

2026February 2026FebruaryimageKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Kita-in Temple｜Spring scenery of Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom against the blue sky

This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple to capture the blue sky and Kawazu cherry blossoms, creating a scene that is straight out of spring with the freshness of the cherry blossoms' pink against the bright sky.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-in Temple｜An atmospheric view of the precincts of the temple with flags waving for amazake (sweet sake) visitors

This photo was compiled at Kita-in Temple to capture the amazake flags displayed at stores in the temple and to convey the atmosphere of the temple grounds and the traveling atmosphere that makes people want to stop by between visits to the temple.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Arakawa bank｜A sign of morning glow before sunrise

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River in the dim morning glow atmosphere before the sun rose.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Moment of early morning train and railway bridge

This photo was taken on the Arakawa river bank as an early morning train passes over a railroad bridge.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa river bank｜Pulled composition of a train on a railroad bridge

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River with a slightly pulled back composition of a train crossing a railroad bridge.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Omiya Daini Park｜Beautiful plum blossoms at the beginning of blooming

This photo was taken at Omiya Daini Park of a beautifully shaped plum blossom at the beginning of bloom.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya No.2 Park｜Fluffy Plum Gentleness

This photo was taken of plum blossoms in Omiya Park No. 2 with a fluffy atmosphere in mind.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜The beauty of well-arranged wax plum trees

This photo was taken at Omiya Daini Park of a well-shaped wax plum blossom.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese allspice

Omiya Daini Park｜The daintiness of wax plum blossoms up

This photo is a close-up of a lovely shaped wax plum tree at Omiya Daini Park.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese allspice

Omiya Daini Park｜Ume blossoms captured from the front

This photo was carefully taken from the front of a beautiful plum blossom at the Omiya No. 2 Park.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Plum branches with a lonely feeling

This photo was taken of a plum branch in the Omiya No. 2 Park with an image of a bit of loneliness.

January2026January 2026Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)