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Spring Awakens with Cherry Blossoms and Daffodils in Yamanashi Highlands
水仙と神代桜に見守られる實相寺
Otsuyama Jisso-ji Temple (大津山 實相寺), located in the Hokuto Highlands of Yamanashi Prefecture, is home to around 30 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees and a stunning display of 80,000 trumpet daffodils. These vibrant blooms create a striking contrast with the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kaikoma (甲斐駒ヶ岳), part of the Southern Alps, offering a perfect blend of spring warmth and alpine majesty.
Getting to the temple is relatively easy with only a 2.5-hour drive (156 km/97 mi) from central Tokyo via the Chuo Expressway if you set off before sunrise. The early start is well worth it, as you’ll arrive just in time to witness the morning light illuminating the blossoms and Mt. Kaikoma.
Unfortunately, the temple grounds were closed during my visit, so I wasn’t able to make an offering or pay my respects before exploring the area for some nice compositions. Over the years, I’ve made it a habit to offer my respects whenever visiting a holy site. It’s a personal ritual that helps me set my mindset, reminding me that I am stepping into a place that holds deep significance for the locals—even if, for visitors like me, it may feel more like an adventure.
Though the morning air was still crisp with winter’s lingering chill, the vibrant spring blossoms filled me with hope for warmer days ahead. After what has felt like an unusually harsh winter back home in Yokohama, this glimpse of spring was a much-needed reminder that brighter days were just around the corner, encouraging me to shake off the winter blues.
- Location: Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
- Timestamp: 2025/04/08・06:11
- Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
- 45 mm ISO 100 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/9
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