Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine|Harmony of Wind Chimes Offering Coolness and History

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful scenerywind chime
This photo captures the harmony of wind chimes offering coolness and history at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

This photograph captures the quiet and melancholy atmosphere before sunlight filters through the wind chimes. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is beloved as a place where, come summer, "wind chimes" adorn the grounds, offering visitors coolness and solace. The transparent glass wind chimes sparkle as they catch the light, and the sound they make each time they sway in the breeze adds a refreshing accent to the tranquil precincts. This scene is truly a beautiful summer tradition worthy of the name.