A magnificent magnolia was in bloom. Against the blue sky, it really makes a strong impression!

A beautiful weeping cherry tree was in bloom.
Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are lovely, but the weeping cherry is lovely too 💓

Pale pink camellia blossoms were blooming beautifully💓 I really like this flower’s color scheme😊

I found a cute purple flower.
Pink cherry blossoms are the main attraction at this time of year, but purple ones are lovely too ❤

I found a lovely flower bed in the park on a sunny day. White and yellow flowers are blooming energetically ☺️

Photographed on March 25, 2014.
This is Homare-zakura along the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
It was half in bloom.

On a clear day at a nearby Park, beautiful sanzhu flowers were in bloom. The yellow blossoms are lovely too ☺️

Isehara Flower Report 2026.03.25
Here is the latest update on cherry blossoms in Isehara City.
Cherry blossoms have started blooming across the city, bringing a clear sense of spring.
The weeping cherry at Mishima Shrine is blooming beautifully and is now at its best.
The cherry trees at Takanoyama Park have largely come into bloom, while those at the Sports Park need a little more time to reach full bloom.
Also, the Ooyama cherry is not yet blooming, so we can look forward to its flowers soon.

Ongoing events through Golden Week‼

① Ongoing until supplies last
Ihama margaret picking
https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=91181&cat=18736&type=event

② Ongoing until around May 5
Strawberry picking
https://www.instagram.com/babyberry_farm/

③ March 28–April 5
Yuigahama cherry blossom tour
http://www.the-surface.com/event.html#sakura

④ April 1–May 5
Bamboo shoot picking and the takeno‑ko eatery opens
http://takenokomura.com/

⑤ April 3
Irozaki Gongen Festival
https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=3725&cat=18736&type=event

⑥ April 18 and 19
Va'a Japan 4th Japan Cup in Minami‑Izu
https://www.vaajapan.com/2026-japan-nationals

⑦ April 29
Lead-horse riding experience day
https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=7746&cat=18736&type=event

Spring in Minami‑Izu features both Somei-yoshino and mountain cherry blossoms, and it also offers abundant sea- and mountain-based nature experiences, so it’s surprisingly hot (exciting) just for that‼

Events across Minami-Izu Town!
https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-eventlist&eventlist=18736

Photographed on March 24, 2014.
This is Homarezakura by the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
The cherry blossoms were about 30% in bloom.

Photographed on March 1, 2014.
This is the hana-temizu (decorative floral water basin) at the omikuji distribution counter of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on March 21, 2014.
This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Nakanoin.

Photographed on March 21, 2014.
These are the weeping cherry tree and mimosa at Nakanoin.
I tried again.

Photographed on March 21, 2014.
These are the weeping cherry trees at Temple.

Photographed on March 21, 2014.
The cherry blossoms at Nakain were in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed on March 21, 2014.
The cherry blossoms at Senba Toshogu Shrine are also in full bloom. 🌸

Rinyoji Temple dyed in spring crimson

This temple is home to a weeping cherry tree that is about 200 years old.
A limited-time light-up of the tree is popular.
※Those who visit are asked to consider donating to the Cherry Blossom Fund 🙏

Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

Photographed on March 21, 2014.
The weeping cherry tree at Kita-in was in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed on March 18, 2014.
This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) at Naka-in Temple.

Photographed on March 18, 2014.
Chuin Temple and a weeping cherry tree.

【🌸 Gokase Cherry Blossom Viewing 2026 🌸】
From Friday, March 20th to Sunday, May 10th!

The cherry buds are growing darker and larger, and we eagerly await the blooms😊

Please follow the Gokase Tourism Association Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/) and post photos of flowers taken in Gokase Town with the two hashtags #GokaseHanami2026 and #PhotoDate (e.g., #March20) 🤳❤️‍🔥
Every day during the event one person will win a specialty product from Gokasecho🎁✨
Outstanding entries will receive a gift set of Gokasecho specialty products🤩👏

Following last year, there is also the "Gokase Sakura Project Award" chosen by members of the student-led Gokase Sakura Project from Gokase Secondary School✨
⚠️This award applies to the weeping cherry at Kijiya🌸

Entries posted with the hashtags may be featured on the social media of the Gokase Tourism Association and the Gokase Sakura Project💡
[Period] From Friday, March 20th, 2026 to Sunday, May 10th, 2026

⚠️Other terms and conditions are posted on the Gokase Tourism Association website. Please be sure to read them before applying. https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/index.html
⚠️Please take great care to avoid accidents while photographing.
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In Gokasecho, which at last welcomes spring, you can enjoy many flowers besides the weeping cherry, including rhododendrons and akebono azaleas🌸
Why not take a leisurely flower tour around Gokasecho while soaking up the warm sunshine🤗?
We sincerely look forward to your participation✨

Photographed on March 19, 2014.
The weeping cherry trees at Naka-in are in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed on March 19, 2014.
The weeping cherry tree at Chuin was in full bloom.

Photographed on March 1, 2014.
This is the flower-filled temizu basin at Naka-in Temple.
Until March 29, Kawagoe is holding the Kawagoe Flower Temizu Layered Stamp Rally.

Photographed on March 1, 2014.
I took a different-angle shot of the hanachōzu (floating flower basin) at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed on March 1, 2014.
This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed on March 1, 2014.
These are the Kawazu cherry trees at Kita-in.

Photographed on March 15, 2014.
These are the flowering peach trees at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Naoraiden.

[Isehara Flower Report] 2026.03.16
Here is today’s update on flower blooms around Isehara City.

The Okame cherry trees along Ōyama New Road have passed their peak viewing period.
Many petals have fallen, leaving calyxes so the overall appearance is a soft, pale pink.
The season is gradually shifting into spring.

Photographed on March 8, 2014.
These are Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine’s Kawazu-zakura cherry trees along the Shingashi River, behind the shrine.