Hotaka Shrine | A wind chime inscribed with the words “Nanaya Tsuki”

2026July 2026JulyHotaka ShrineVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)wind chime
A wind chime at Hotaka Shrine with the characters for “Shichiya-tsuki” clearly inscribed on it

This photo was taken at Hotaka Shrine and shows a wind chime featuring the characters “Seven-Night Moon,” which are clearly written on a strip of paper.

Date & TimeJuly 25, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationHotaka Shrine
Address6079 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO1600
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