2026 Oishi Temple｜Flowing weeping cherry blossoms and approach to the temple
This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, showing the weeping cherry blossoms flowing from the top of the bo and the approach to the temple.
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2026 Oishi Temple｜Quiet scenery with lanterns and cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at Oishi Temple with a slightly darker exposure to capture the impressive lanterns in the back from under the weeping cherry trees.
2026 Taiseki-ji Temple｜Cherry blossoms where splendor and loneliness coexist
This photo was taken at Taiseki-ji Temple, where the gorgeous weeping cherry blossoms give way to a somewhat lonely atmosphere.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Kawazu Cherry Blossom Lined Trees along the Aono River
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu Town) and shows Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom along the Aono River. It is a picture of cherry trees along the river and the peaceful scenery typical of Izu in early spring.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Contrast between blue sky and Kawazu cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town), with the blue sky and rows of Kawazu cherry trees stretching along both banks of the Aono River, with the beautiful contrast of blue and pink in mind.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Kawazu Cherry Blossom Petals Shining in the Sunlight
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town), where the clear blue sky and the sun lit up the Kawazu cherry blossoms, enhancing the beauty of the petals as they shimmered in the light.
2026 Shirahama Coast｜The sea and cliffs seen from the overlook
This photograph was taken at Shirahama Beach (Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture) from a lookout point to capture a view of the ocean and cliffs, and the composition provides a panoramic view of Izu's magnificent coastline.
2026 Shirahama Beach｜Clear water and white sand beach
This photo, taken at Shirahama Beach, shows the clear waters and white sands of the beach, and conveys the charm of one of Izu's most spectacular spots.
2026 Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Cherry blossoms in full bloom along both banks of the Kawazu River
This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) and shows Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom along both banks of the Kawazu River, capturing the gorgeous scenery typical of one of the best early-blooming cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜Loop bridge looking up and Kawazu cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at the Kawazu-Nanadaki Loop Bridge, looking up from below to capture the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the loop bridge, simultaneously expressing the power of the bridge and the colors of spring.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜Loop bridge and cherry blossoms captured from a wide angle
This photo was taken at the Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge, taking advantage of the wide-angle mode to capture the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the loop bridge from below, emphasizing the dynamic perspective.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜Scale bridge and cherry blossom view
This photo of the Kawazu-Nanadaki Loop Bridge, composed by looking up with a wide-angle lens, captures both the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the loop bridge at the same time, creating a landscape full of a sense of scale.
2026 Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜The beauty of the bridge's curves and cherry blossoms in an oblique composition
This photo was taken at the Kawazu-Nanadaki Loop Bridge from an angle, with an eye toward striking a balance between the curvaceous beauty of the bridge and the gorgeousness of the cherry blossoms.
2026 Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Quiet rows of cherry trees just after sunrise
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) of Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the Aono River just after sunrise, and the soft morning light and stillness are important.
2026 Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜A fantastic view of cherry blossoms surrounded by morning mist
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) at a time when the sun was slightly rising, and the morning mist and Kawazu cherry blossoms were photographed to capture the fantastic early spring atmosphere.
2026 Minami no Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu)｜The expanse of Kawazu cherry blossoms viewed from the opposite shore
This photo, taken at the Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu Town), shows Kawazu cherry blossoms on the bank of the Aono River from the opposite bank, conveying the expanse across the river and the depth of the rows of cherry trees.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Kawazu Cherry Blossoms on the Bank of the River with Light Shining through
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) with the light hitting the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming on the bank along the Aono River with an eye for depth.
2026 Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Spring scenery of stairway rhythm and cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town), where I photographed the cherry blossoms from the opposite bank while being aware of the stair arrangement on the bank and emphasizing the rhythm of the composition.
2026 Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Cherry Blossom Path of Light in Front of the Cherry Blossom
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu Town) at the moment the light shines on the Kawazu cherry blossoms blooming along the path on the bank, blurring the foreground and focusing on the back.
2026 Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival (Minami Izu)｜Curved beauty of staircase pattern and cherry blossoms
This photo was taken at the Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival (Minami Izu Town) from the other side of the bank, with the pattern of Kawazu cherry blossoms and stairs in mind, enhancing the beauty of the curves.
