Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo cherry)|Close-up of a leafy cherry tree captured by looking up

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)
Near the ruins of Hachigata Castle Close-up of a composition looking up, emphasizing the beauty of the leafy cherry blossoms

This photo is a close-up of the beauty of the leafy cherry blossoms in a composition looking up, near the ruins of Hachigata Castle.

Date & TimeMarch 21, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationCherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)
Address2692-2 Hachigata, Yorii-machi, Osato-gun, Saitama Prefecture (Hachigata Castle Park)
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value13
suspended solids200s
ISO800
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