Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | A Dimly Lit Row of Wind Chimes

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime
A photo of a row of wind chimes taken in the slightly dim atmosphere at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, and captures a row of wind chimes in a slightly dim setting. The wind chimes lined up in the subdued light create a dreamlike scene, and the photo conveys both the serene atmosphere of the shrine and the coolness of summer.

Date & TimeJuly 4, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine
Address1-1 Ichibanbori-dori-cho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1600s
ISO200
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