Popular and photographing spots in Saitama Prefecture

Aoge Horikawa｜Color contrast between piping and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Aoge Horikawa River, with the light blue piping in focus while blurring the Kawazu cherry blossoms in the background to create a composition of contrasting colors.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aoge Horikawa｜Cherry blossoms softly blooming and roofs of houses

This photo was taken at the Aogebori River, in a fluffy atmosphere, with the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the roof of the house in the background.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Cherry blossom trees lined up over the fence

This photo was taken at Aogebori River, focusing on the rows of Kawazu cherry trees and the fence below them, representing cherry blossoms in the townscape.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aoge Horikawa｜Artificial and natural scenery of piping and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken on the Aogehori River and combines light blue metal piping and Kawazu cherry blossoms to show the contrast between man-made objects and nature.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Rape blossoms and cherry blossoms in spring

This photo was taken on the Aogehori River and combines sparkling rape blossoms and Kawazu cherry blossoms, giving the viewer a sense of the colors of spring.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulupond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aoge Horikawa｜Yin-Yang scenery of bulletin board and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Aoge Horikawa River, with the town's billboard and Kawazu cherry blossoms in mind as I tried to balance the yin and yang.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Spring scenery of iron fence and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Aogebori River with the iron fence along the river in the foreground and the pink Kawazu cherry blossoms in the background blurred out.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aoge Horikawa｜Cherry blossoms near the mirror

This photo was taken at the Aogebori River to highlight the presence of a single bunch of Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming near the mirror.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Glowing rape blossoms and cherry blossoms

This photo is a piece of spring scenery taken on the Aogebori River, combining rape blossoms shining in the light with nearby Kawazu cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulupond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Cherry blossoms along the river receiving light

This photo was taken at the Aogehori River, focusing on the Kawazu cherry blossoms along the river, which receive favorable light.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜The river and rows of cherry trees shining in the bright sunlight

This photo was taken on the Aogebori River in the forward light to capture a view of the river and rows of Kawazu cherry trees, creating a bright and fresh spring scene.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aoge Horikawa｜A single flower among the cherry blossoms

This photo was taken on the Aogebori River, focusing on a single flower among the fluffy Kawazu cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Guardrail and Cherry Blossom View

This photo was taken at Aogebori River, combining a view of guardrails along the road and Kawazu cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Washinomiya Shrine｜Shrine with light shining on the torii gate and shimenawa

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine to capture the moment when the light shines slightly on the torii gate and shimenawa (sacred rope), and to express the quiet atmosphere of the shrine.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Washinomiya Shrine｜Dragon and flowing water in the hand-watering basin

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine to capture the impressive sight of water flowing from the dragon's mouth in the hand-watering basin.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Kote Gongendo｜Cherry blossom trees overlooked from a hill

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, looking down from a high vantage point to get a broad view of the Kawazu cherry tree-lined landscape.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoCherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Washinomiya Shrine｜The view of the approach with lanterns

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine with a depth-conscious composition of a row of lanterns.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Kote Gongendo｜Lined with cherry blossom trees that continue to the back of the building

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo to capture a view of the rows of Kawazu cherry trees that extend all the way to the back, creating a tunnel of cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoCherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Satte Gongendo｜Cherry blossom tunnel viewed from a low position

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, with the tunnel of Kawazu cherry trees poised low from below, with a slightly darker tone and an eye toward atmosphere.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoCherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kote Gongendo｜Cherry blossoms in the distance and a view of a slope

This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, with the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming in the distance and the slope up the bank in the composition together.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoCherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)