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Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka｜Edaharezakura viewed from the bridge

This photo was taken at Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka, looking down on the gracefully drooping weeping cherry trees from the bridge.

2026April 2026AprilHitachi-Fudoki-no-okacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka｜Composition of a sign peeking through a gap in the cherry blossoms

This photograph was taken at the Hill of Hitachi-Fudoki-No-Oka, with the "Hitachi-Fudoki-No-Oka" sign visible through the gap between the double-flowered cherry trees near the entrance, as a conscious effort to compose the photo.

2026April 2026AprilHitachi-Fudoki-no-okacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-oka｜Azure maple with red winged fruit

This photo was taken at Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka, where the red winged fruits on the blue maple look lovely and impressive.

2026April 2026Aprilleaves turning redHitachi-Fudoki-no-okanew green leavesleaves changing color (colour)Various SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka｜Yaezakura Moment in the Light

This photo was taken at Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka, capturing the moment when the double-flowered cherry tree near the entrance looks beautiful in the light.

2026April 2026AprilHitachi-Fudoki-no-okacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-oka｜A view of maple leaves contrasting red and green

This photo shows the striking contrast between the year-round red nomura maples and the fresh greenery at Jochifudoki-no-oka.

2026April 2026Aprilleaves turning redHitachi-Fudoki-no-okaleaves changing color (colour)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Gohara Station(Gunma)｜An impressive view of mountains and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Gohara Station, capturing the impressive combination of Mt. Iwabitsu and cherry blossoms.

2026April 2026Aprilcherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Gohara Station (Gunma Prefecture)

Gohara Station(Gunma)｜Balance between mountains and cherry blossoms arranged by distance

This photo was taken at Gohara Station, from a slightly distant position, with the overall balance of Mt. Iwatu and the cherry blossoms in mind.

2026April 2026Aprilcherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Gohara Station (Gunma Prefecture)

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka｜Wind-flowing weeping cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka, capturing the delicate movement of weeping cherry leaves flowing in the wind.

2026April 2026AprilHitachi-Fudoki-no-okacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Hitachi-Fudoki-no-oka｜The changing face of leaf cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Hitachi-Fudoki-no-Oka, where the weeping cherry trees are in the process of changing to leafy cherry blossoms.

2026April 2026AprilHitachi-Fudoki-no-okacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Daiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜The gate looking up from under weeping cherry trees

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple, looking up at the gate from under the magnificent weeping cherry tree that blooms in front of the entrance gate.