Photographed 3/29/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 3/29/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Hello everyone, this is Shosenkyo Jewelry Town. The cherry blossom season has finally arrived in Shosenkyo🌸 Cherry trees along the gorge and in the tourist areas are starting to bloom, and many visitors are coming to enjoy hanami. On clear days you can admire the gorge’s majestic scenery alongside the beautiful cherry blossoms. Please spend a soothing moment in nature😊 At Kanazakura Shrine, located in the upper part of Shosenkyo, the sacred tree known as the ukonzakura typically reaches full bloom from late April through early May. Jewelry Town Shosenkyo is also a popular spot for those who love natural stones and power stones. It’s the perfect season for a spring drive or day trip, so please stop by✨

Recent Taiki Town Butterbur sprouts have started peeking out along the roadside. Most of the snow in town has melted, and at last there is a hint of spring. https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Photographed 3/29/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

🌸 Shibazakura Festival Now Open! 🌸 The Shibazakura Festival is taking place along the Shibuda River in Isehara City! Red, white, and pink moss phlox paint the riverside slopes, joining the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees to create a spring-only landscape. This spectacular view is one of Kanagawa Prefecture’s 100 Notable Flower Spots. Stroll along and enjoy a pleasant moment wrapped in the spring breeze. 📅 The festival runs through Sunday, April 13th! It’s perfect for a weekend outing—don’t miss it! 📍 Access From Odakyu Line Isehara Station South Exit, take the bus from Platform 3 for about 7 minutes, get off at Ota Elementary School-mae, then walk about 10 minutes. 🔗 For details https://isehara-kanko.com/flowers/sibazakura/...

The cherry blossom front is approaching Azumino these days The blossoms are starting to open little by little Here are five cherry spots in Azumino you should definitely see when you visit 1. Cherry trees on Mt. Mitsushiro🌸 Cherry trees line the mountain trail all the way to the summit, and the site is also nicknamed the "Ascending Dragon." From the top you can enjoy views of the Northern Alps 2. Hyakuraku Cherry at the Yukio Tabuchi Memorial Museum🌸 This red weeping Edohigan cherry is named from mountain photographer and insect researcher Yukio Tabuchi’s phrase "One mountain, a hundred joys." It blooms early in Azumino 3. Riversides near the Early Spring Song Monument🌸 The area around the Early Spring Song monument on the right bank of the Hotaka River offers a scenic panorama of wasabi fields, the Hotaka River, the Northern Alps, and cherry trees—an unforgettable hometown view in spring 4. Weeping cherry of Iwahara🌸 The great weeping cherry of Iwahara stands quietly beyond the Horikane Entrance parking area of the national Alps Azumino Park 5. Cherry trees at Jitensha Hiroba (Bicycle Plaza)🌸 The park along the Jukkasegi irrigation channel features cherry trees, moss phlox, the irrigation channel, and the Northern Alps in the background—a beautiful four-part harmony Why not hop on a bicycle and enjoy a cherry blossom tour of Azumino!

Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots in Kuwanochi 🌸 Yesterday, Monday, April 7, the weather turned warm with a gentle breeze and clear skies☀️ It was truly a perfect day for hanami🌸🍡 When people think of cherry blossoms in Gokasecho, the Sanga area is especially famous, but Kuwanochi also hides some lesser-known blossom spots😌✨ Photos 1–3 show the cherry trees you see on the left just before you reach the top of the hill where the road from National Route 218 turns toward Yuhinosato Bridge and meets Prefectural Route 8📸 Two large, pale-pink cherry trees stand between tea fields and a vast blue sky stretching as far as the Aso caldera🌸 It’s the kind of serene satoyama landscape that takes your breath away🥹✨ This place seems to be a well-kept secret with many devoted fans🤭💕 Photos 4–5 show the cherry tree by a private house you’ll find right after descending the lane beside the fire station along Prefectural Route 8📸 A magnificent weeping cherry stands out against a carpet of rapeseed flowers at its feet and the bright blue sky behind it. It’s a vivid, springlike scene🤗✨ Beside it, vivid purple magnolia blooms in profusion, making this spot a joyful celebration of spring🤩 Finally, photos 6–8 show the cherry at Koshoji Temple📸 You have to view it from a bit of a distance to take in the whole tree — it’s very large😳✨ The pure white petals contrast beautifully with the red-and-white mottled camellias planted in front. The sight is stunning and powerful; this cherry tree is well worth a visit🙏💡 That brings us to the entrance of Kuwanochi and ends the cherry tree tour for now😌 Please tell us about your favorite cherry trees too✨ A note on the private houses I featured: these are private properties, so when viewing, please do not enter yards or make loud noises. Observe good manners to avoid bothering neighbors🙇‍♀️ Now, rain is forecast for this Thursday — will the blossoms be gone then? 🥲 It’s a little sad, but that fleeting beauty is part of their charm🫶 Cherry-blossom showers are poetic; let’s enjoy them to the fullest while they last🌸

[🌸 Night Cherry Blossoms Around Gokasecho 🌙] The weeping cherry trees across town are now in full bloom, and their night-time beauty is not to be missed ✨ So, I’ll share the night cherry blossom photos I took on Sunday, April 6th 📸🤗 Josenji needs no introduction, and the weeping cherry at the Harada residence overwhelms you with its powerful presence 😳 It was a clear day, and the moonlight paired beautifully with the blossoms 🌙 The weeping cherries around Josenji’s bell were a little behind, but they bloomed fully and created an elegant scene 👏 Kijiya has finally reached its peak, and the night cherry blossoms reflected on the pond are stunning 🥹✨ Daytime sakura are wonderful, but a night cherry blossom tour is lovely too 😌🌸 Fewer people are around, so you can enjoy them at a relaxed pace 💡 The light-up schedule is as follows: Josenji’s weeping cherry until Sunday, April 13th, and Kijiya’s weeping cherry until Wednesday, April 16th 😊 Please be quiet when viewing at night, since these trees are near private homes 🤫 Also, dressing in dark colors can make you hard to see from cars at night. Wear noticeable colors like yellow or white or use reflectors to avoid accidents 🙏 These weeping cherries will likely treat us to their beauty for a little while longer 😊 Let’s enjoy them safely and courteously ✨ We have received many photos for our ongoing #Gokase Flower Viewing 2025 campaign on the association’s Instagram account (@gokae_kanko) — thank you so much 😭 Thank you 😭 We’re still accepting entries, so please do submit your photos — seriously, please!! 🙇‍♀️✨ https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

Photographed on March 22, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on March 22, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on March 22, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Full bloom of flowers 🌸 Today, Sunday, April 6, brought warm sunshine and a distinctly springlike atmosphere 🌞 The town’s flowers are now at their best ✨ The cherry blossoms and camellias at Mikasho Shrine are also at peak, drawing many visitors 😊 Traffic is heavy, so please take care when passing through!

Azalea Festival Inatomi Shrine ⛩️ The azaleas are in full bloom and are in best time to visit. Point the camera straight up and watch the light penetrate. It will be the one you are aiming for. For the viewer the atmosphere of pale light purple and flowers I would be happy if you could convey it.

[Isehara Flower Report] April 4, 2025 Here’s today’s update on the blooming status of Oyama cherry blossoms! ✨The upper cherry trees are brilliantly in full bloom—this is the perfect time to see them! 🌸The lower cherry trees are blooming beautifully too, and they’re just a bit away from full bloom. The temporary Oyama cherry blossom parking lot is open now 🚗 Please feel free to use it when you go out! It’s the perfect season for hanami (cherry-blossom viewing)🌸 Check the latest information before you head out and enjoy spring to the fullest♪ ▼For more details▼ https://isehara-kanko.com/.../oyama.../route-oyamazakura/...

Cherry Blossoms in Flight A week has passed since the bloom was announced in Kyushu, but full bloom still continues in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The petals' centers have begun to turn red, so the blossoms will start falling soon. At Kikuchi Park in Kumuchi, Kikuchi County, roughly 3,000 cherry trees, including Somei-yoshino and yamazakura, are in full bloom. This year, many visitors, including those from overseas, are enjoying hanami. The Kangetsuro Observation Deck inside the park offers a superb view of Kikuchi Park's cherry blossoms and the city of Kikuchi. A promenade runs through the park, forming a tunnel of cherry trees. Even as the petals begin to fall, you can stroll through drifting blossoms. The park also has a “Love Bench,” where you can relax while viewing the cherry trees. A row of cherry trees lines the approach to Kikuchi Shrine, and walking under the canopy offers a beautiful contrast of blossoms against the blue sky. Every year the cherry trees bloom from mid-March through early April. The stage when petals start to fall also makes for wonderful photos and videos, so please come and visit.

Photographed 3/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

🌸 The weeping cherry trees at Josenji are now in bloom 🌸 In Gokasecho, the cooler-than-usual temperatures delayed the blossoms this year, but the weeping cherry at Josenji has now reached its peak viewing period 🤗✨ (It is not yet fully in bloom!) You should be able to enjoy the beautiful weeping cherry through the beginning of next week 🌸 The trees are also lit up after sunset, so please enjoy the night blossoms as well 👏✨ Please note that the Josenji illumination will end as soon as the peak viewing period passes 🙏 Expect heavy crowds, especially on weekends ⚠️ Follow the directions of traffic attendants around Josenji and take care when arriving by car 🚗 Nearby weeping cherries at the Harada residence and Kijiya are slowly coming into bloom as well, so enjoy them together 🫶 (And please consider entering photos you take in our association’s ongoing photo contest “#Gokase Hanami 2025” on Instagram 😘📸) https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/...

"Okhotsk Flower Migration Markets in HTB On-chan Terrace" will be held in for two days on April 18 (Fri) and 19 (Sat)! At the Events, in addition to selling carefully selected specialty products from the Flower Migration area (Engaru Town, Takinoue Town, Yubetsu Town, Monbetsu City), Workshops, questionnaires (you can play Gacha Gacha without mistakes), and "Yurukyara" will also appear ♪ 　Recommended for selling Specialty products in Engaru Town! !! is "Wintering Shirataki Jaga", which is difficult to obtain even in the Locals. Shirataki potatoes have been further wintered in the highlands with a large temperature difference of 400 meters Raised Traditional Japanese straw raincoat an average of 400 meters, and once you eat them, you will not forget them (50 yen per piece). In addition, the Popular Workshop "Obsidian Key Chain Making Experience (500 yen)" will also be held in limited quantities. 　Please come to the venue for two days where you can enjoy the charm of the Flower Migration area! !! Date & Time: April 18 (Fri) 11:00~18:00, April 19 (Sat) 10:00~17:00 Location: HTB On-chan Terrace (Chuo-ku, Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-6) https://www.htb.co.jp/ichimoni/marche/okhotsk202504/...

It is a hidden gem Spot that can be reached from the service area right next to the Ume Plum Akashi service area There is a Ishigaya Park, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Marigold Dyeing On an unspecified day in March, a wood-learning activity for preschoolers included a dyeing experience. As the marigolds simmered, the clear water gradually took on color. The children twisted bottle caps into the fabric and tied them tightly with rubber bands. They then dropped the mysteriously shaped bundles of cloth into the pot one after another. After some time, they took the cloth out of the pot and dipped it into a liquid with “magic powder” dissolved in it… The cloth came out dyed a gentle yellow. The marks from the caps and rubber bands formed pleasing patterns, creating original dyed fabric. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #flowers #dried flowers #dyeing #wood learning

Gokase Sakura Project: Cherry Blossom Festival🌸 On Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, a cherry blossom festival took place around the weeping cherry tree in Kijiya. This post shows scenes from Saturday, March 29. Despite the low temperatures, the morning brought sunshine, and the venue buzzed with a wide variety of food stalls and kitchen cars and many visitors. That evening, timed with the night illumination, members of Naniloa HULA studio performed a graceful hula dance. Although the stage was set under a cold sky, the dancers’ beaming smiles warmed everyone’s hearts. As of March 29, about 20–30% of the cherry trees were in bloom overall, so unfortunately they were not at full bloom. Still, the lights that the students of Miyazaki Prefectural Gokase Secondary School worked hard to install cast a gentle glow that made the venue beautiful even with fewer blossoms.

🌸 Shibazakura Festival Now On 🌸 The Shibazakura Festival returns this year along the Shibutagawa River in Isehara City! Bands of red, white, and pink moss phlox carpet the riverside slopes, blooming like a floral tapestry.✨ The scene of flowers reflected on the water and the green hedgerows creates a quintessential spring panorama. This spot is also listed among Kanagawa Prefecture’s 100 Famous Flower Sites—come and experience its beauty for yourself! 📅 Event Period Saturday, April 5, 2025 to Sunday, April 13, 2025 📍 Access From Odakyu Line Isehara Station, take a bus from South Exit platform 3 for about 7 minutes. Get off at Ota Elementary School Mae and walk about 10 minutes. 🌷Why not enjoy a leisurely spring stroll and flower viewing with family and friends in the pleasant weather? We look forward to your visit! 🔗 More details https://isehara-kanko.com/flowers/sibazakura/...

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. This is yesterday's Shingashi River.

🌸【Isehara Flower Update】 March 31, 2025 Here is today's report on the blooming status of Ooyama sakura! 🔹 The Ooyama sakura behind the Afuri Shrine office is now at its best viewing stage.✨ 🔹 Meanwhile, the Kamioo sakura has not started blooming yet, but it may burst into beautiful flowers very soon.🌸 🚗 The temporary Ooyama sakura parking lot is available starting today, Monday, March 31. Check the latest information before you head out! ▼More details here▼ https://isehara-kanko.com/area-oyama/oyama-sakura-koyo/route-oyamazakura/...

Photographed 3/30/25. It is the second day of the Kawagoe Spring Festival. It is a boat trip on the Shingashi River.

I went to Ume Plum Blossom in Kawasale. It was a little late, but it was a nice place. Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture "Ume Plum Blossom in Kawasale" 2025/3

The mere presence of a female boatman makes the picture look like the original scenery of Japan. Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture Kasamatsu Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Road 2025/3

Photographed 3/27/25. It is a Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) in Kitain. It is in full bloom. 🌸

Photographed 3/27/25. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.