Futarasan Shrine | A Scenic View of the Shrine with Wind Chimes and a Whimsical Atmosphere

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime
At Futarasan Shrine, I took a photo with a beautiful wind chime as the main subject, blurring the shrine in the background.

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, with a beautiful wind chime as the main subject and the shrine’s surroundings blurred in the background. By focusing sharply on the wind chime while preserving the shrine’s distinctive atmosphere in the background, I created a shot that captures the essence of summer at Futarasan Shrine.

Date & TimeAugust 16, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationFutarasan Shrine
Address2307 Yamauchi, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/320s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayMashiko Sunflower Field →directional marker or indicatorAzuma Takahashi →directional marker or indicatorFutarasan Shrine

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