This photograph captures the somewhat melancholic blooming of weeping cherry blossoms. It was a scene that evoked a slight sense of sadness within the quiet air. At Kita-in Temple's Cherry Blossom Festival, the bright, open scenery of the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms contrasts with the gentle beauty of the weeping cherry blossoms, allowing visitors to enjoy different charms of spring in one place. In the temple grounds' expansive spaces, vibrant cherry blossoms bloom in full glory. Venture a little further in, and you're greeted by weeping cherry trees gently cascading over a tranquil inner courtyard. Each spot has its own unique charm, and the ever-changing scenery as you walk is part of its appeal.
| Date & Time | March 30, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Kita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area) |
| Address | 1-20-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 4 |
| suspended solids | 1/5000s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Sensoji Temple →directional marker or indicatorYama's pole (with a human head on the top) →directional marker or indicatorKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area) →directional marker or indicatorthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager →directional marker or indicatorShinkagishi River (behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine) →directional marker or indicatorSaemyouji Temple →directional marker or indicatorJizo Temple (in Kyoto) |
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