Fukinoyama rises to 550 meters near the border between Matsuzaki and Nishi-Izu towns, northeast of Matsuzaki town center and alongside Mount Chokuro of the Amagi range. At the summit stands Hozoin, a Soto Zen temple founded as a sacred esoteric site by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in the 3rd year of the Dado era; it was originally called Fukino Jizo Mikkyoin. In the Muromachi period it flourished as a great sacred site with 88 branch temples, but it later fell into decline and was revived by the monk Iwanaka. During the Bunki years (1501–1504), Seian, the fourth head priest of Fumon-in in Kawazu, converted from Shingon to Soto Buddhism, and the temple gained the name Hozoin from that time. The temple grounds are densely wooded, featuring the largest cedar in Minami-Izu, estimated at about 400 years old (6.5 m in circumference, 34 m tall), and a 150-year-old Oshima cherry tree. Along the approach, more than 180 stone statues known as "field Buddhas" line up in a rare sight. The moss-covered stone figures of Dainichi Nyorai, Yakushi Nyorai, Amida Nyorai, Jizo, Kannon, Kobo Daishi and others have a quietly desolate air, as if chanting the impermanence of human life. The site is also the 7th sacred stop on the Izu Yokomichi 33 Kannon pilgrimage.

In the western and southern parts of the Izu Peninsula, widespread deposits from ancient submarine volcanic eruptions are found. After a long era of submarine volcanism, the whole of Izu uplifted and emerged onto land, and subsequent erosion sculpted the landscape we see today, allowing us to view beautiful internal structures that would originally have remained buried underground. Among the submarine volcanic deposits, volcanic ash and pumice that settled on the seafloor preserved features such as bedding and, over long periods, lithified into rock. These stones became valued as a soft, easily worked, and heat-resistant building material known as Izu stone, and until around the early Showa period they were quarried and shipped from various parts of Izu. Muroiwa Cave was a quarry that operated from the Edo period until 1954 (Showa 29), and it remains one of the few places where visitors can see the site largely as it was in those days.

Ukiki Shrine ⛩️ in Lake Tazawa, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture In spring, the red Torii shrine gate, cherry blossoms in full bloom and beautiful lake water shine 🌸⛩️

Despite being adjacent to Tokyo, Saitama prefecture is often overlooked by tourists. However, this prefecture has a lot to offer with its mesmerizing natural beauty. Currently, Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi is gaining attention, thanks to photographers who have captured its beauty. I visited this place last year, but this year, I witnessed the astonishing view of the pink sakura rows against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains.

"Shidarezakura weeping cherry blossoms" covering the temple Rinyoji Temple, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

Two children Under mighty cherry blossom tree. The elder sister was consoling her younger sibling who seemed to be feeling down. Although it was unclear what had caused the younger sister's sadness, it was heartwarming to witness the pure and simple expression of love and care between the two siblings. The scene made the observer reflect on how children are able to find happiness in even the smallest moments, while adults often struggle to do so. Taken in kitaasaba Sakura Zutsumi Saitama

Was there such a beautiful place in Saitama Prefecture、、、 It made me think A superb view of spring that spreads quietly in the mountains Momogen Township in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture

Toyama Prefectural Central Botanical Garden Early blooming cherry blossoms were blooming It's so beautiful

Sakura Tsuzumi Corridor in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture The water in the rice field was reflected and beautiful 😌.

Waiting for spring "The Land of the Inner Path" In spring, you can enjoy the reflection of the cherry blossoms. Ogaki City, Gifu Funamachi Park

Ayabeyama Ume Plum Forest, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture There is 😀 a superb view of Ume plums as far as the eye can see here

Ayabeyama Ume Plum Forest, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture The Ume plum juice here for a short time is also delicious and highly recommended 😀

Ayabeyama Ume Plum Forest, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture A famous place where Ume plums are in full bloomI have visited this place several times in spring, and the scent of the Ume plums and the view of the sea from the hill are the best 😀

It is located in Yamazaki Town, Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture Married couple cherry blossoms that's what we call them at home Night at your favorite place I wanted to see it, so I visited and lit 😌 it up

There are two large cherry blossoms in Yamazaki-cho, Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, and there is no name for the place where I happened to find them by car, so my family calls these two cherry blossoms the couple's cherry blossoms, and there is a chair made of stumps under them, which is a place of relaxation, and it is my favorite place 😌 to see cherry blossoms before There is an atmosphere that can be called spring in Japan, and it is a scene that I want to connect to the future.

Cherry blossoms in Manfukuji Temple, Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture The cherry blossoms here are also in an old-fashioned temple that is not well known, and it is recommended because it is 😀 a hidden gem

Pylons and cherry blossoms on the Kashima River in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture Although it is not very famous, there are cherry blossoms on a fairly long road here and many people visit 😀 here

Cherry blossom trees in Kumogawa, Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture On this day, I had a date 😌 with my mom Before going to see the cherry blossoms, I prayed at the shrine and as you can see from the background, the wheat was 😀 also beautiful

Cherry blossom trees in Unkawa, Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture "Feel the spring" I 😌 feel spring On this day, I went on a date 😌 with my mom and it felt good to take a walk

Rows of cherry blossom trees in Unkawa, Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture On this day, I had a date 😌 with my mom and it was pleasant to take a walk

Cherry blossom trees in Unkawa, Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture On this day, I went on a date 😌 with my mom It was 😀 nice to take a walk

Cherry blossom trees in Unkawa, Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture It is photographed with the river in it. It's a standard composition here, but I wanted to take a different picture from the others, so I took a walk and looked at it, and I dared to go into the river and see the bridge with a telephoto and the cherry blossoms were very beautiful, so 🌸 I personally liked 😌 this composition of my mom standing on the bridge

It is a "Shinsui Park" in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The Kawazu cherry blossoms had passed their peak of full bloom and I could see the green leaves, but they were still blooming. On the day of the shooting, the sky was cloudy, but luckily, the sun came out, and the collaboration between the cherry blossom trees and the scattered cherry blossoms was beautiful. Shooting date: March 1, 2024

Hyogo Prefecture Sukugawa Park You can see cherry blossoms in spring in various places all over Japan, but the Sukugawa River is quite long and I was healed just by taking a walk.

Hyogo Prefecture Sukugawa Park You can see cherry blossoms in spring in various places all over Japan, but the Sukugawa River is quite long and I was healed just by taking a walk.

Sukugawa Park, Hyogo You can see cherry blossoms in spring in various places all over Japan, but the Sukugawa River is quite long and I was healed just by taking a walk.

Rows of cherry blossom trees in Sukugawa Park, Hyogo Prefecture There were relatively many people here, and when I happened to take a picture of the cherry blossoms of people passing by on the bridge from the river, a tremendous wind blew and the cherry blossoms scattered at the perfect timing, and it was like snow and it was 😯 very beautiful

This is the work of Ryoko Nakamiya, an artist who pursues the new possibilities of Edo Kiriko in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The beautiful vessels created by this technology have moved the hearts of many people.

Izu-Buntei Built in 1910 (Meiji 43), Izu-Buntei once housed a kimono merchant. In Matsuzaki, the town received the building as a donation from its owner and restored the interior as a valuable historic Meiji-era structure. It is now open as a free rest area. A footbath is also installed in the park beside Izu-Buntei.

Even if it rains, the rain will stop one day. And the puddles that formed there also turn into a wonderful scenery. I took this picture with the feeling that if you work hard in life, a wonderful scenery awaits you. Photographed in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.