Popular and photographing spots in Saitama Prefecture

Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom), the Cherry Blossom at Hachigata Castle｜Cherry Blossom Moments when the Light Begins to Shine

This photo was taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, with the light hitting the edohigan (udohigan) cherry trees just as it was beginning to get light.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo cherry)｜Overall view of cherry blossoms taken from a distance

This photo shows a general view of the Edohigan (Ujibo cherry tree) from a distance near the ruins of Hachigata Castle.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)｜A striking shot of shining cherry blossoms

This photo, taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, shows the beauty of cherry blossoms shining in the light.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry Blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)｜Cherry Blossom Cherry Blossom in the Light Caught by Telephoto

This photo was taken with a telephoto lens near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, focusing on the area where the light hits.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry Blossoms and Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom) at Hachigata Castle｜Spatial expression of the harmony of buildings and cherry blossoms

This photo, taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, combines the cherry blossoms with the buildings in the background to represent the entire space.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry Blossoms and Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom) at Hachigata Castle｜Scenery Capturing the Relationship between Castle Ruins and Cherry Blossoms

This landscape photo was taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, capturing the relationship between the castle ruins and the cherry blossoms from a distance.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)｜Part of the impressive cherry blossoms with fence and light

This is a striking shot of a wooden fence and some of the cherry blossoms that are lit up by the light near the ruins of Hachigata Castle.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossoms)｜The Beauty of Cherry Blossoms Sparkling in the Morning Sun

This photo was taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, with the cherry blossoms glistening in the morning sun.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Cherry Blossoms and Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom) at Hachigata Castle｜The Scale of the Cherry Blossom Forest Expanded by Telephoto

This photo, taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, shows the castle ruins and the expanse of the cherry blossom forest at telephoto.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Spring scenery of cherry blossoms and torii gate at the beginning of blooming

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine, combining the weeping cherry tree at the beginning of blooming with the torii gate.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hie Shrine (Taguro)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Delicate cherry blossom expression focusing on flowers

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine, focusing on the beautifully blooming part of the weeping cherry tree.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hie Shrine (Taguro)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Cherry blossom composition with the torii gate as the main attraction

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine, with the torii gate as the main subject of the composition with weeping cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hie Shrine (Taguro)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Temple scenery with impressive expressions of stone statues

This photo was taken at Kyuzanji Temple to capture the beautiful expression of the stone statues on the temple grounds.

2026March 2026Marchhigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)imageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Hie Shrine (Taguro)｜Cherry blossom texture expressed by dense flowers

This photo was taken at Hie Shrine, with the dense blossoms in focus to emphasize the texture of the cherry blossoms.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hie Shrine (Taguro)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Large mimosa tree shining in the bright light

This photo was taken at Kyusan-ji Temple and shows a large brightly lit mimosa in full bloom in the direct light.

2026March 2026Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Expression of the texture of bushy and shining mimosa

This photo is one that captures the texture of the shimmering, bushy mimosa at Kyuzanji Temple.

2026March 2026Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜The beauty of mimosa in the light

This photo was taken at Kyuzanji Temple to highlight the beauty of mimosa trees shining in the light.

2026March 2026Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Mimosa movement as if flowing horizontally

This photo was taken at Kyuzanji Temple with an eye toward the movement of the mimosa as it flows sideways.

2026March 2026Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Volume of dense mimosa

This photo is one that shows the volume of the densely blooming mimosa trees at Kyuzanji Temple.

2026March 2026Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Depth expressed by the cherry blossoms in the foreground and the row of trees in the background

This photo was taken at Kita Asaba Sakura Tsutsumi Park, with the cherry trees in the foreground in focus to give a sense of the expanse of trees in the background.

2026March 2026MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)