Sanmon Gate and Cherry Blossoms before Dawn

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
An early morning temple scene at Mikurain, taken just before dawn from a low vantage point looking up at the gate, lanterns, and the Ayasugyo cherry blossoms.

This photo was taken just before dawn at Mikurain temple, when it was beginning to lighten slightly, and was composed from the front side looking up at the gate, the lanterns, and the ango cherry blossoms from a low position.

Date & TimeMarch 15, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationSanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)
Address2008, Angyohara, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama, Japan
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids125s
ISO3200
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