Gongendo Park, Saitama

#cherryblossom25 Gongendo Park is a full-on cherry blossom dreamscape. I’d seen it trending on #cherryblossom25 for its insane sakura x rapeseed flower contrast — and it’s even more jaw-dropping in person. Picture this: rows and rows of soft pink cherry trees lined up along a levee, with bright yellow nanohana (rapeseed flowers) blooming underneath. It’s like walking through a watercolor painting. The path stretches for over a kilometer, and every few steps the angle changes — offering new views to snap. I visited during their seasonal festival, so the air smelled like grilled corn and sweet mochi, and the energy was high without being overwhelming. I stayed until sunset and watched the blossoms glow pink-orange under the golden sky. No filter needed. This place is a bucket list level stop — if you want maximum color, texture, and a little countryside charm, Gongendo is a #cherryblossom25 essential.