Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)｜Ema and the soft light of autumn leaves

2025.11.11
NovemberYear 2025November 2025leaves turning redTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)votive picture (originally of horse)Various SceneryYakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)
A photograph taken at Yakou-in Temple (Mount Takao), softly blurring the autumn leaves illuminated by light through an ema votive tablet to create a fantastical effect.
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This photo was taken at Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao) to show the light shining through the maple leaves, with the ema (votive tablet) in focus and the background blurred to create a soft atmosphere.

Date & TimeNovember 7, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationYakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)
Address2177 Takao-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value4
suspended solids1/833s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayMt. Takao (Mt. Takao)　→directional marker or indicatorYakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)　→directional marker or indicatorTama River (Ome)　→directional marker or indicatorSeiryu Garden Sawanoi Garden　→directional marker or indicatorMt. Ontake (a mountain)　→directional marker or indicatorMusashi Ontake Shrine (Mt. Mitake)

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