Chōsenji Temple (Honjō City) | Wisteria at the Temple Gate and Seasonal Charm

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flowerChosenji Temple (Honjo City)
This photo captures the feeling of "Wisteria at the Temple Gate and the Season's Charm" at Chōsenji Temple (Honjō City).

This photograph captures both the magnificent wisteria blooming near the temple gate and the buildings in the background, creating a composition that evokes the seasonal ambiance. Chōsenji Temple in Honjō City is a hidden gem for photographing wisteria. The wisteria blooming near the mountain gate spreads its long, cascading clusters like a purple curtain, creating a stunning collaboration with the historic buildings.It's perfect for those seeking to capture a serene spring scene where tranquility, rather than flamboyance, is the charm.

Date & TimeApril 26, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationChosenji Temple (Honjo City)
Address901 Takayanagi, Kodama-cho, Honjo, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2500s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayMisato Shiba Cherry Blossom Park →directional marker or indicatorChosenji Temple (Honjo City) →directional marker or indicatorMusashi Hill Forest Park →directional marker or indicatorArrowhead Inari Shrine

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