This photograph captures the coolness of summer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, utilizing the contrast between wind chimes hung near a sunshade and the lush new greenery spreading in the background. At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, the wind chime corridor lining the grounds is a popular summer tradition. Countless transparent wind chimes hang, sparkling as they catch the light—a scene exceptionally photogenic.Their gentle chimes, swaying with the breeze, blend into the quiet shrine atmosphere, creating a dreamlike ambiance. Capturing them with dappled sunlight or the soft light of dusk makes for an even more striking photograph. If you visit Kawagoe in summer, be sure to stop by with your camera in hand.
| Date & Time | July 6, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine |
| Address | 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 8 |
| suspended solids | 1/500s |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine →directional marker or indicatorNambada Castle Park →directional marker or indicatorSaitama prefecture (Kantou area) |
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