Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom), the Cherry Blossom at Hachigata Castle|Cherry Blossom Moments when the Light Begins to Shine

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossoms at Hachigata Castle, Edohigan (Ujibo Cherry Blossom)
Edohigan Ujibo cherry blossoms catching the light just as it begins to brighten near the ruins of Hachigata Castle.

This photo was taken near the ruins of Hachigata Castle, with the light hitting the edohigan (udohigan) cherry trees just as it was beginning to get light.

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 solids320s
ISO800
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