This set of photos captures the atmosphere towards the end of the Sakura season, when the falling petals create a slightly melancholic mood, and the size of visiting crowds slowly but surely diminishes.

Fallen petals at the end of cherry blossom season at Hirano Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Fallen petals at the end of cherry blossom season at Hirano Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Fallen petals at the end of cherry blossom season at Hirano Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Fallen petals at the end of cherry blossom season at Hirano Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2026 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Fuji Professional Pro 400H film.
Developed and scanned by 
Carmencita Film Lab.

写真の撮影場所:京都・平野神社