Houkouji Temple (Shidare-zakura at Ishido-juku)|Cherry blossoms and building in the distance

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Houkouji Temple (Shidarezakura at Ishido-juku)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
放光寺(石戸宿しだれ桜)で遠景から枝垂れ桜と建物全体を捉えた風景

This photo was taken at Houkouji Temple (Ishido-juku Shidarezakura) from a slightly distant position to show the entire area, including the weeping cherry tree and the building.

Date & TimeMarch 29, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationHoukouji Temple (Shidarezakura at Ishido-juku)
Address6 Ishidoyado, Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids1250s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayTsugi River Cherry Blossom Bank →directional marker or indicatorHie Shrine (Taguro) →directional marker or indicatorSakura Dike Park →directional marker or indicatorJogatani Bank →directional marker or indicatorHoukouji Temple (Shidarezakura at Ishido-juku) →directional marker or indicatorShidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) at Jigenji Temple

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