Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Large Blue Wind Chime

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime
A photo taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, showing a large blue wind chime and a row of wind chimes extending into the background

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, and features a large blue wind chime and the wind chimes in the background. The striking presence of the large blue wind chime in the foreground, combined with the row of wind chimes stretching into the distance, creates a beautiful image that captures the atmosphere of a summer visit to the shrine.

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 solids1/1250s
ISO800
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