Popular and photographing spots in Saitama Prefecture

Koshu Plum Grove｜Delicate beauty of ume blossoms through backlighting

In this photo, the plum blossoms were backlit to show the delicacy of the petals as they shimmered in the sunlight.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove

Koshu Plum Grove｜A single ume blossom shining like a spotlight

This photo was taken by spotlighting a single plum blossom and blurring the surrounding area.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove

Koshu Plum Grove｜A shot of a plum branch from the backside

This photo was taken from the backside of a single plum branch to emphasize the shape of the flower and the flow of the branch.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove

Koshu Plum Blossom Orchard｜Plum blossoms with a fluffy impression

This photo was taken to give a fluffy impression of plum blossoms.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove

Transparency of white ume (Japanese apricot) that shines through in the backlight

This photo was taken of a white plum blossom with backlighting to capture the beauty of the petals shining through the light.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove

Koshu Plum Grove｜Colorful plum blossoms and scenery of railroad tracks

This photo shows a mixture of white, red, and pink plum blossoms and the railroad tracks running between them.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove

Koshu Plum Grove｜A Little Train Running in Spring

This photo shows a small train running through the plum grove.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove

Arakawa bank｜Silence of sunset and cherry trees

In this photo, I tried to capture a quiet sunset scene under a beautiful sunset sky, along with cherry trees that have not yet blossomed.

Year 2025February 2025FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Omiya Daini Park｜Ume blossoms highlighting the beauty of the branches

For this photo, I chose plum blossoms with good branches to create a soft atmosphere.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Koen｜The gorgeousness of ume blossoms in profusion

This photo was taken with the image of plum blossoms blooming wildly.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜An elegant shot with the plum tree in the back in focus

In this photo, the plum tree in the back is in focus and the light pink flowers in the foreground are blurred out.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Atmosphere of plum blossoms softly photographed

In this photo, the plum blossoms were photographed from between the blossoms to create a fluffy atmosphere.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Camellia with light in the dark

This photo was taken of a camellia flower in the dark, with only a small amount of light shining on it.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Camellia petals shining in the sunlight

This photo was taken from behind, with camellia flowers shining through the sunlight.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parktea produced in the mountainsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Scenery of early-blooming ume blossoms toward the sky

This photo was taken of plum blossoms that began blooming early and are now reaching for the sky.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 ParkChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki｜Look up at the tunnel of bright red wind chimes

This photo was taken looking up from below the tunnel of bright red wind chimes.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiVarious Scenerywind chime

Satte Gongen-do｜Spring Scenery of Cherry Blossom Trees and Rapeseed Flower Fields

This photograph captures the scenery of a row of cherry trees and a field of rapeseed flowers.

Year 2024April 2024AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendocherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜The view of the fishing pond on a quiet morning

This photo was taken on a calm, windy morning, with the view reflected in the fishing pond on the bank.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Sunrise on the bank the day after snowfall

This photo was taken at sunrise, greeted on the bank the day after a snowfall.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Ancient Lotus Village｜The serenity of wax plum blossoms

This photo represents the serene appearance of wax plum trees.

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Ancient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese allspice