Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜Summer Scenery of Lotus and Climbing Fields

Year 2025July 2025JulyKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
A landscape photograph capturing the lotus flowers in full bloom at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's lotus pond, with the surrounding terraced fields extensively framed within the composition.
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This photograph captures the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, framing the vibrant blooms and the surrounding terraced fields within a wide composition to emphasize the scene's scenic appeal. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, where visitors can experience Kamakura's history, is a shrine famously founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo and widely cherished as a tourist attraction in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture.Among its attractions, the lotus flowers blooming in the Genpei Pond within the shrine grounds are especially recommended as a summer tradition. From July to August, white and pink flowers spread across the entire pond, creating a fantastical landscape. The morning hours are particularly beautiful, with the light and reflections on the water surface creating a scene that makes you want to grab your camera. The collaboration with the torii gate and the Taiko Bridge is also photogenic, allowing you to enjoy a quintessentially Kamakura view that lets you feel both nature and history.