Mikurain|Cherry blossom trees along the slope and the morning sun

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A springtime view of the morning sun shining on the rows of Ayuko cherry trees on the back slope at Mikuzoin Temple.

This photo was taken at Mikurain Temple, where the sun's rays dazzle through the rows of Ayuki cherry trees that line the hillside behind the temple.

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
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value4
suspended solids1250s
ISO800
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