Suwa Taisha, Nagano

#cherryblossom25 Suwa Taisha is one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines, and seeing it during cherry blossom season feels like stepping into an ancient, sacred dream. The towering cedar trees around the shrine blend beautifully with the delicate pink sakura blooms that dot the grounds. When I visited, the shrine was hosting a spring ceremony, and the priests in traditional robes moving under the fluttering blossoms was pure magic. The old wooden architecture has a weathered beauty that makes the soft pink petals pop even more. It’s peaceful, reverent, and very “off the tourist track” compared to bigger shrines. For my #cherryblossom25 post, I captured a quiet corner where a sakura branch draped over an old stone torii gate. It felt like finding a hidden moment in history — perfect for travelers who love culture and quiet beauty.