Popular and photographed spots in Tochigi Prefecture

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Fine white plum trees in full bloom

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park, where a magnificent white plum tree was blooming so beautifully that I couldn't help but take a picture of it as I felt its presence.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParkTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Ume blossoms of light pink blooming upward

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park to focus on the beautiful appearance of the light pink plum blossoms blooming upward and to capture the delicate atmosphere of the flowers.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParkTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Ume blossoms seen through tulips

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park of a pink plum tree seen through pink tulips to show a view of overlapping spring flowers.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParkTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Tulip beds with plum blossoms in the background

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park of colorful tulips in a flower bed with plum trees in the distance in the background.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Light pink tulips from a low vantage point

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park, composed from a slightly lower position looking up at the pale pink tulips.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Flower beds featuring light pink tulips

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park to show the different colors of the flowers by focusing on the light pink tulips among the colorful tulip beds.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Orange tulips glowing in the light

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park of a bed of bright orange tulips, with the light hitting the flowers.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Light pink tulips seen from an angle

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park by photographing the light pink tulips from above at an angle and focusing on the tulips in the center.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Pink tulips softly shining through the light

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park, where light pink tulips shimmer in the light in a fluffy atmosphere.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Spring scene of small crocus flowers

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park from a low vantage point of a small crocus flower blooming on the ground to capture the charm of this small spring flower while being conscious of the light.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParkcrocusTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Light pink tulips shining through the light

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park, where the light pink tulips are beautifully translucent in the sunlight.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜A white flower blooming among tulips

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park, focusing on the white tulips that bloomed in a puddle under the pink tulips, with an eye to the light.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Front bokeh and red tulips

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park with the orange tulips in the foreground blurred out while the bright red tulips in the background take center stage.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜Colorful tulip beds seen from the side

This photo was taken at Ashikaga Flower Park from a side view of colorful tulips lining the flowerbeds.

2026March 2026MarchAshikaga Flower ParktulipTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Watarase Balloon Race｜Preparing Balloons in the Pre-Dawn Stillness

This photograph captures the atmosphere of the quiet dawn hours at the Watarase Balloon Race, before the morning sun breaks through, and the scene of preparations before the balloons are fully inflated.

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Watarase Balloon Race｜Hot air balloons begin to rise with the sunrise

This photograph captures the hot air balloons beginning to rise into the sky at the Watarase Balloon Race, timed to coincide with sunrise, along with the spreading morning light.

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Watarase Balloon Race｜The Moment the Sunrise Meets the Red Balloon

This photograph was taken at the Watarase Balloon Race, capturing the moment when the red balloon overlapped with the rising morning sun.

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Watarase Balloon Race｜Colorful balloons rising one after another

This photograph captures the dynamic scene of colorful balloons rising one after another at the Watarase Balloon Race.

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Watarase Balloon Race｜A Colorful Sky Bathed in Morning Light

This photograph was taken at the Watarase Balloon Race, capturing the scene of colorful balloons and the soft light of the morning sun coloring the sky.

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Watarase Balloon Race｜Beautiful Dawn Before the Race

This photograph captures the beautiful dawn sky before the start of the Watarase Balloon Race.

DecemberYear 2025December 2025morning glowMorning glow and evening glowTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Watarase Balloon Race