Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cat Napping, Seen Up Close

2026August 2026AugustanimalKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)cat
A cute cat taking a nap, photographed up close at Karasawa Shrine

This photo was taken at Karasawase Shrine, where I got close to a cat taking a nap and captured its adorable sleeping pose. I photographed the cat’s expression and demeanor as it slept peacefully within the shrine grounds.

Date & TimeAugust 8, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKarasawazawa Shrine
Address1409 Fuji-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/400s
ISO800
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