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.

Cherry blossoms released by photographer Toshinobu Takeuchi Many of the old cherry trees have withered, and new children's cherry blossoms have begun to grow. Gunma Prefecture Annaka City Upper and Lower Autumn Cherry blossoms in autumn

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima　 Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Miyajima 👈 The first photo with 📸 drooping cherry blossoms and deer The path of the deer. In the morning, deer descend from the mountains. On this day, the weather was good and it was a cherry 🌸 blossom viewing day. Many tourists enjoyed 😊🌸 cherry blossom viewing After noon, it will be full of tourists, so if you want to take pictures, morning is recommended! 📸

Cherry blossoms 🌸 at night on a starry night This is Edohiganzakura in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture. It was a 400-year-old Edohigan cherry tree and was crowded with many people! Even when I took pictures with the stars at night, there were a lot of photographers.

I landed at Takamatsu Airport to see the cherry blossoms in Kagawa, but unfortunately the cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture had not yet bloomed, so I rented a car and went to Kochi, which was already in full bloom. Niyodogawa Town is famous for its Niyodo Blue, but the cherry blossoms at the 500-year-old Gourd Sakura Park in Niyodogawa Town are spectacular. The cherry blossoms illuminated by the moon at night were divinely beautiful.

Kochi Castle, located in Kochi, is one of the 12 surviving castle towers built in the Edo period. The castle tower is usually lit up at night and you can enjoy it, but in spring, the cherry blossoms in full bloom color Kochi Castle, making it even more attractive. After sightseeing in various parts of Kochi Prefecture, I visited at night in an exhausted state, but the performance of the illuminated Kochi Castle and the cherry blossoms was so beautiful that the fatigue was blown away.

“Jiufen lights up in Atagawa.” #Atagawa hot spring town... A night where steam from the baths blends with the glow of lanterns. We introduce a lighting ceremony event at Atagawa Onsen that lets you savor the magical scenery of Taiwan’s world-famous tourist spot, Jiufen. #Taiwan street food stalls, #Chinese lion dance, Atagawa Dokan taiko drumming, fireworks and other festival attractions weave together in a lavish lighting ceremony. ■Special offers! ➀Free tapioca milk tea served by the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association! ②Vouchers usable at event stalls and shops within Atagawa Onsen will be distributed (first 300 visitors). ③Guests staying at Atagawa Onsen on the day will receive a handheld lantern (assembly-type LED lantern featuring a dragon motif) at participating accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis! ■Lighting ceremony event details Date and time: April 6 from 7:00 PM Location: Izu-Atagawa Station front rotary (lighting ceremony site), Onsen Lantern Road (provisional name) (main venue) From April 6 onward, Taiwan lanterns will be lit every day so you can enjoy strolling the streets any time. (*For more detailed information, check the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association website and Instagram!) ■Lighting ceremony schedule 7:00 PM Lighting ceremony starts, guest greetings 7:30 PM Countdown and simultaneous lighting 7:40 PM Performances by Atagawa Dokan taiko and Chinese lion dance ■Main venue schedule From 3:00 PM – food stalls open Enjoy Taiwan gourmet, crepes, local specialties and traditional fair games♪ From 8:00 PM – ・Hot spring source cleaning observation ・Photo sessions with local mascots ・Street performances …and more are planned! ■Notes Traffic restrictions will be in effect in various areas for this event. (See the event flyer for details) There is no parking available until 6:00 PM. Guests staying overnight should walk from their accommodations. After 6:00 PM, the Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden main parking lot will serve as a temporary parking area. [Inquiries] Organizer: Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association Supported by: Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Taiwan Visitors Association, Izukyū Corporation, Atagawa Onsen Shopping Association, the people of Atagawa, Higashiizu Town Cooperation: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Yokohama Office #Atagawa Onsen #Hot spring #Lighting #Illumination #Izu sightseeing #Izu travel #Izu spots #Izu hot springs #Izukyū #Izu Peninsula #Higashiizu Town #Taiwan

People often travel long distances to capture a beautiful scene that includes both snow-capped mountains and sakura in the same frame. However, there is an opportunity to witness such a marvelous view all day long that is very close to Tokyo. Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi gives opportunity to get close with green nature .

Hiroshima Akitakata City Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Edgeworthia chrysantha colony 👈 in Mushiidani One piece 📸 in a clump of edgeworthia chrysantha in full bloom It was the day after a rainy day, so the edgeworthia chrysantha bathed in the sunlight was very glittering and mysterious. Photo taken on March 29

Hiroshima City Kannon Shrine Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Kannon Shrine 👈 One piece 📸 with drooping cherry blossoms from the raining Kannon Shrine I was 📸 so excited that the drooping cherry blossoms in full bloom reflected and protruded We had to shoot in the rain, and we had 😅 a hard time because the water droplets that bounced on the ground in the rain splashed on the lens

Beautiful Ed Higan lit up Yorii Town in Saitama Prefecture Hachigata Ruins of the Castle Park

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi Miyajima Takimiya Shrine Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Takimiya Shrine #Miyajima 👈 One piece 📸 with a deer walking under the Torii shrine gate gate In order to pass this road, you may have to pay an entrance fee to the deer. 😅🦌 This is the entrance to the mountain trail Daishoin Course to Mt. Miyama. By the way, there are three mountain trails at the front! If you are not good at walking, there is also 🚡 a ropeway from Momiji Valley

The carpet of drooping Ume plums was 😊🌸 very beautiful

Kawazu cherry blossoms and newlyweds 🌸💍 Pre-shot on the best day!!

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 🌸⛩️

Lake Tazawa Tatsuko Statue and Morning Sun In the morning, see the mysterious lake and the statue of Lake Tazawa You can see it. The sky and the surface of the lake, which shines in the cobalt blue during the day, are also beautiful and wonderful

Lake Tazawa Tatsuko Statue and Morning Sun The statue of Princess Tatsuko becomes a silhouette, and you can enjoy the mysterious scenery at this time of year.

Why don't you explore the untouched nature of Matsuda Limestone Caves? The Matsuda Limestone Cave in Ginoza Village is a place where you can walk through the darkness with the help of your five senses and the light of your headlights. You can explore with a local guide, so you can rest assured! If you're lucky, you might even ✨ see the natural monument black-footed gecko Why don't you experience a mysterious world in Ginoza Village?

【Open to the public once every 33 years】Hattasan Choukokuji Temple 3 days from March 16 ~ 18, 2024. Once every 33 years, the secret Buddha, the eleven-sided Kannon statue, was opened to the public. Harashichigo Kanseon Bodhisattva, which was called the guardian Kannon of Hara Nanago, has been worshipped by people since ancient times. During the three days of the open to the public, many people crowded with prayers. In addition, the main hall has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan as a valuable building that preserves the architectural style of the Muromachi period. This year also marks the 500th anniversary of the reconstruction of the main hall.

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Looking at the crescent moon 🌙 and taking a silhouette 📸 photo It was a very beautiful dawn with a magic hour and a crescent moon.

Spring twilight Spring has finally arrived in the country of Kita! The snow on the roads has completely melted ^^

It is still snowing in April in Hokkaido. It's almost time to play in T_T the snow, which I love Play until ^^ the sun goes down

The snow has just melted, and it is a BBQ scene in Hokkaido. It was still cold in May, but we all sat around the fire and felt good ^^

Cherry blossom viewing tends to focus only on cherry blossoms, but when I looked at my feet, I saw the green of young grass, the yellow of dandelions, and many wonderful spring colors. Because you look at it from a different perspective, you can enjoy the colors of spring. Like.

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

I took this photo at Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi in Saitama, where I celebrated the arrival of spring on the day of the vernal equinox. In my country, we celebrate this time with natural colors and spend time with loved ones. The ritual symbolizes how nature becomes colorful at this time of the year, and so we celebrate it. In Japan, people also enjoy this season with their loved ones. While I was there, I saw a mother and her daughter with their family, having a great time and taking photos as memories. This entire scene reminded me of my childhood, when my mother also embraced me with the same emotion that is reflected in this image.

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

The cherry blossom front is finally in the Kanto region Kawazu cherry blossoms and Saitama also gave off color to the cherry blossom embankment Sakado City, Saitama

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Recommended places to visit in Yamaguchi Prefecture #錦川清流線 👈 @seiryu.nishiki Today, one piece 📸 from Iwakuni City in neighboring Yamaguchi Prefecture on the Nishikigawa Seiryu Line I took this photo from the rape flower spot Minamikawachi Station. There were not many rape flowers this year, but it was a pink fold 🚃 that I was grateful for in spring!

Kawazu cherry blossoms× tulips 🌸 This is one in Mie Prefecture "Nabana no Sato". I took a picture of early blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms and tulips. It's nice during the day, but the cherry blossoms are also beautiful 🤤 at night