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Daiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜The precincts of the temple surrounded by weeping cherry trees in full bloom

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple, capturing the gorgeous precincts of the temple with its weeping cherry trees in full bloom.

2026April 2026AprilDaiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)cherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜A view of weeping cherry trees and temples in harmony

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple from a distance, with an eye to the harmony between the weeping cherry trees in full bloom and the temple building.

2026April 2026AprilDaiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)cherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜Delicate composition of cherry blossoms and a small gate

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple, combining the weeping cherry tree in full bloom at the entrance with a small gate on the side.

2026April 2026AprilDaiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)cherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜A picture highlighting the presence of the gate and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple to emphasize the presence of the magnificent gate and weeping cherry trees standing at the entrance.

2026April 2026AprilDaiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)cherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜The power of the gate covered with cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple to capture the power of the gate, which is covered with weeping cherry trees.

2026April 2026AprilDaiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)cherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜Fresh cherry blossom composition seen from the back side

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple with the intention of creating a fresh composition of weeping cherry trees seen from behind the gate.

2026April 2026AprilDaiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)cherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Dainunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)｜Flowing weeping cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at Daiunji Temple with the supple lines of the flowing weeping cherry trees in bloom in mind.

2026April 2026AprilDaiunji Temple (Gunma Prefecture)cherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogi Shrine｜Seasonal changes contrasting leafy cherry blossoms and buildings

This photo was taken at Myogi Shrine with an eye toward the contrast between the cherry blossoms, which were beginning to turn into leafy blossoms, and the building in the background.

2026April 2026AprilMyogi Shrinecherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogi Shrine｜Light shining on fresh greenery and azaleas

This photograph was taken at Myogi Shrine, carefully capturing the slight light that shines on the azaleas blooming amidst the fresh greenery.

2026April 2026AprilazaleaMyogi ShrineGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogi Shrine｜The coolness of wind chimes in fresh greenery

This photo was taken at Myogi Shrine with the beautiful sound of wind chimes against a background of fresh greenery.

2026April 2026AprilMyogi ShrineGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Myogi Shrine｜The power of looking up at cherry blossoms on a stone wall

This photo was taken at Myogi Shrine in a powerful composition looking up at the cherry blossoms on the stone wall.

2026April 2026AprilMyogi Shrinecherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogi Shrine｜The expression of cherry blossoms in the dark

This photo was taken at Myogi Shrine, where the cherry blossoms catch the slightest light in the darkness in an impressive way.

2026April 2026AprilMyogi Shrinecherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogi Shrine｜The beauty of cherry blossoms and stone walls

This photo was taken at Myogi Shrine to show the beautiful combination of weeping cherry blossoms and stone walls.

2026April 2026AprilMyogi Shrinecherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogi-jinja Shrine｜Edaharezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) receiving a little light

This photo was taken at Myogi Shrine, capturing the moment when the weeping cherry trees on the stone wall glowed slightly.

2026April 2026AprilMyogi Shrinecherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogi Shrine｜Composition of stone wall and cherry blossoms cut from the side

This photo was taken at Myogi Shrine by composing the photo by capturing the stone wall from the side and making the cherry tree above it the main subject.

2026April 2026AprilMyogi Shrinecherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogisan Sakura no Sato｜Highland scenery where cherry blossoms and mountains harmonize

This photo was taken at the Myogisan Sakura no Sato, balancing the cherry blossoms in full bloom from a high vantage point with Mt. Myogi towering in the background.

2026April 2026AprilMyogisan Sakura no Satocherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogisan Sakura no Sato｜Highland scenery where mountains and cherry blossoms harmonize

This photo was taken at the Myogisan Sakura no Sato, balancing the view of Mt. Myogi and the cherry blossoms at its foot from a high vantage point.

2026April 2026AprilMyogisan Sakura no Satocherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogisan Sakura no Sato｜The dynamism of cherry blossoms spreading out looking down

This photo was taken at the Myogisan Sakura no Sato, looking down from a high vantage point to capture a dynamic view of the expanse of cherry blossoms.

2026April 2026AprilMyogisan Sakura no Satocherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Myogisan Sakura no Sato｜Contrast between pointed mountains and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Myogisan Sakura no Sato, with an eye to the contrast between the silhouette of the distinctive spiky mountain and the cherry blossoms.

2026April 2026AprilMyogisan Sakura no Satocherry blossomGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜Spring scenery of depth created by stairs, cherry blossoms and blue sky

This photo was taken on the Arakawa river bank (at the river mouth), combining two Someiyoshino cherry trees, the stairs, and the clear blue sky from the bottom of the stairs, with an eye toward depth and a spring-like sense of openness.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank