2026 Kote Gongendo｜Cherry blossom tunnel with bright light
This photo was taken at Satte Gongendo, with the tunnel of Kawazu cherry blossoms positioned low below to emphasize the bright tones and spring atmosphere.
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2026 Chuonin｜Pictures of mimosa leaves with beautiful contrasts of light and shadow.
This photo was taken in the middle temple, focusing on the mimosa leaves while taking advantage of the contrast between light and shadow to convey the delicate shape of the leaves and the calm atmosphere.
2026 Jung-in｜Spring scenery of fluffy mimosa flowers shining in the light
This spring-like photo was taken at the Chūin, where soft light shone on the pretty mimosa flowers, bringing out the texture of the fluffy yellow blossoms.
2026 Jung-in｜Spring scenery of pretty mimosa flowers against the blue sky
This photo was taken in the middle temple, with the lovely, shapely mimosa flowers and the sky in mind, and captures the fresh spring atmosphere of the yellow flowers against the blue sky.
2026 Kita-in Temple｜Scenery of beautiful spring with gracefully drooping weeping plum blossoms
This photo was taken at Kita-in Temple of beautiful weeping plum blossoms blooming in the temple, and was compiled to show the elegance of the flowers strung together on drooping branches and the change of the season.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
January 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.
January 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.
January 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.
January 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.
