In Photos: Cherry blossom illumination creates fantastical nightscape near Kyoto

Illuminated cherry blossoms are reflected on the floor of a moon-viewing stage at Mii-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 26, 2021. (Mainichi/Kenichi Isono)

Cherry blossoms are illuminated in front of Kon-do hall, a designated national treasure, at Mii-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 26, 2021. (Mainichi/Kenichi Isono)

Cherry blossoms are illuminated in front of the three-story pagoda at Mii-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 26, 2021. (Mainichi/Kenichi Isono)

Branches of illuminated cherry blossoms are seen stretching over a wall at Mii-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 26, 2021. (Mainichi/Kenichi Isono)

Cherry blossoms around Bishamon-do hall are illuminated at Mii-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 26, 2021. (Mainichi/Kenichi Isono)

Cherry blossoms stretching over Lake Biwa Canal are lit up in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 26, 2021. (Mainichi/Kenichi Isono)