Kawasaki Daishi｜Flowers, Wind Chimes, and the Five-Story Pagoda in Harmony

Year 2025July 2025JulyKawasaki DaishiKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime
A composition capturing the wind chimes and flowers lining the pond, along with the five-storied pagoda, at Kawasaki Daishi's Wind Chime Festival, evoking a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
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This photograph captures the serene Japanese ambiance of Kawasaki Daishi's Wind Chime Festival, framing wind chimes lining the pond in the background alongside blooming flowers and the five-storied pagoda visible beyond. The festival, a summer tradition at Kawasaki Daishi, is an annual delight for tourists visiting Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Approximately 900 varieties of wind chimes from across Japan are displayed throughout the temple grounds, each producing its own unique sound—a true summer soundscape.Walking amidst the cool, resonant sounds of wind chimes made of glass, iron, and ceramics offers a pleasant escape from the heat. Wind chimes featuring motifs like Daruma dolls and Mount Fuji are especially popular, their unique shapes and colors making for striking photos.The scene of wind chimes reflected alongside the five-story pagoda and main hall makes for the perfect summer travel memory in the Kamakura-Kawasaki area. This event is sure to satisfy families, couples on dates, and photography enthusiasts alike. Come experience this extraordinary space where wind and sound provide healing.