Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) | Giant Geta and the Mountain Gate

2026August 2026AugustTōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City)Shrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)
At Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City), I focused on the large geta in the foreground and took a photo of the mountain gate in the background.

This photo was taken at Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City), with the focus set on the large geta in the foreground and the temple gate visible in the background. By clearly highlighting the distinctive geta while placing the mountain gate in the background, I was able to capture the striking scenery unique to Tōkō-ji Temple in this photograph.

Date & TimeAugust 13, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationTōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City)
Address2721 Todoroki, Hota, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1000s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayIshikawa Rest Area (Southbound) (Chuo Expressway) →directional marker or indicatorShinshu Iijima-style Road "Rinrin" Festival →directional marker or indicatorAlps Azumino National Park →directional marker or indicatorAzumino Village →directional marker or indicatorNagamineyama Observation Deck →directional marker or indicatorDaio Wasabi Farm →directional marker or indicatorTōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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