Decided to go back to Gyoda again this weekend. We had such a good time last time we went we decided we wanted to check out the cherry blossoms this spring. Managed to visit some really nice places. We originally wanted to use the rental bicycles that they have in front of the station but we got there past noon and all of them were taken unfortunately. Fortunately for us, it ended up getting a bit colder later on so it actually worked out. We got lucky as there was a really convenient sightseeing bus that rolled through the station to all of the major places in the city every 45 minutes or so. We checked out the cherry blossoms at Gyoda Castle and they had the Hanachozu 花手水, pots of flowers floating in water. We were able to see a few of these throughout the city which was nice. They also had traditional umbrellas on display in a few areas around the castle which was really pretty. After Gyoda Castle we visited the Sakitama Burial Mounds which had some really beautiful views of the cherry blossoms. There was also a flock of herons flying around the area but I wasn't able to get a very good photo of any of them. Luckily we got some great photos of the cherry blossoms and the main mound and had a really enjoyable time. We also stopped by Suijo Park and there were some food stalls in the area, but we got there when everything was just about closed so we only got to see a few of the vendors. We managed to get a really tasty lemonade and a latte though. Both tasted really good. Surprisingly there were a lot of cosplayers at the park. We probably saw like 20-30 people cosplaying using the bridges and cherry blossoms in the area. On the way back to the station we managed saw this river during the bus ride and so we backtracked a little bit after getting to the station about 5 minutes walking and got to enjoy some really phenomenal views of the cherry blossoms along the river. There were hardly any people there as well, surprisingly. Overall it was a really awesome time!

Cherry blossoms at Osaka Castle

The sight of it blooming was a masterpiece! It was in full bloom 🌸 and very powerful ^^ 2022.4/3.AM location:Cherry blossoms on the alligator mound

The rocky mountains of Mifuneyama, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture and the cherry blossoms go well together.

At Motonosumi Shrine in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the continuity of the torii gates shines in the blue of the sea and sky.

Nanohanahata, Fukuoka City's Nokojima is a vast hatake of Kojinshoyu, especially for women. It's Instagrammable.

This Nanohanahata, Nokojima, Fukuoka City, is Kubo-san's personal hata. The parasol shines.

Nanohanahata, Fukuoka's Nokojima Nanohanahata, is a vast privately owned Hatake.

Cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji The cherry blossoms at the foot of Mt. Fuji are about to bloom, so I'm looking forward to it. I took this photo in the park of Chureito in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

A Matsuura Railway train passes comfortably between the Sakura Tunnels. This is Uranosaki Station.

#Many camera boys and grandmothers came to the cherry blossom tunnel #Uranosaki Station #Matsuura Railway #Nature #Photo Contest

This is one of the photos I took when I visited Kuonji Temple in Minobuyama in Yamanashi Prefecture to take a picture of cherry blossoms. I could feel the bond that they have always been and will always be together in the back of the couple who seem to be good friends. Bringing happiness and spring warmth through the cherry blossoms

Peeking into the Sky Tree from the cherry blossom frame The water bus that stopped at the Sumida River was also cherry blossom colored. Location: Sumida Park

Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, along the Imagawa River. It is a beautiful place where beautiful flowers bloom throughout the four seasons. In addition, Japanese items such as Shigaraki tanuki figurines and tiles are placed, making it a picturesque photo spot. In spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and there are also weeping cherry blossoms and white cherry blossoms, so you can fully feel the four seasons of Japan while strolling. It's also nice to be able to enjoy it for free.

Osaka Castle as seen from Osaka Castle Park and Nishinomaru Garden in Osaka City. There is an admission fee of 200 yen in the garden, but it is very beautiful because you can see Osaka Castle in front of you and seasonal flowers are in full bloom. Spring is a famous place for cherry blossoms. The view of white snow willows growing in clusters is also superb.

Cherry blossoms. Fantastic atmosphere.

The cherry blossoms blooming along the river are kind of calming, aren't they? I wonder if spring flowers will bloom from now on ~ I'm looking forward to it

Located in Yamanashi Prefecture, the cherry blossom trees of Tokushima Weir.

It's finally starting to feel like spring. Loving the cherry blossoms around Tokyo already, it just needs to get a bit warmer. Temperature feels a lot more up and down this year, but maybe it's just my imagination. Hoping I can get out this weekend and enjoy some more views outside of Tokyo. I'm not sure how much the cherry blossoms have bloomed in Saitama, but I enjoyed seeing all the photos and videos of the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. It's a bit too far/expensive for a day trip 6 hours on a train doesn't sound fun, but it'd be nice to see them one day. From my knowledge, the cherry blossoms tend to stay in bloom longer there so it'd be nice to see them eventually. Either way, I'm just happy spring is finally here!

Green light

spring scenery

One photo taken in Utsukushigahara Highlands while the declaration of cherry blossoms blooming was heard in various places, and the snow flowers were 🌸 in full bloom in the Utsukushigahara.

Date : 2022.03.20 Location :Kyoto Kawazu cherry blossoms 🌸 in the Yodo Waterway Of course, it is beautiful in the daytime, but Night of Dare! At long-second exposure I've been shooting 📸 \ 'ω'/

The first post was Kawazu cherry blossoms 🌸 on the Kyoto Yodo Waterway. I went there when it was a little leafy, so there were not many people, so it was 🌸 easy to take pictures slowly. It was 🌸 a healing day Photo taken on March 21, 2022

Japan 100 Famous Castles and Sakura Castle Cherry blossoms in Sakura Castle Park

The scenery of Lake Biwa seen from Kaizu Osaki in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in full bloom and Chikubu Island floating faintly in the spring haze were beautiful!

"Carrier of Spring" Location: Flower Expo Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi Date Taken: 2022/3/17 Weather: Cloudy I caught 📸 a whitetail that stays in the early-blooming Okamezakura We tend to look at the cherry blossoms around us and the whitetails themselves, but if you look closely, you will find a lot of pollen on the beaks of the whitetails. I realized that by sucking the nectar of flowers and carrying pollen, we are able to enjoy spring.

A edgeworthia chrysantha that blooms at Yabitsu Pass in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture.