2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Quiet Approach Leading from the Great Torii Gate
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and shows the approach leading from the large torii gate into the shrine grounds.
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2026 Togakushi Shrine | Nobuki Growing in a Dim Forest
This photo captures a nobuki I found in the dimly lit woods of Togakushi Shrine, along with the tranquil atmosphere surrounding it.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | Green ferns growing alongside the waterway
This photo shows ferns growing vibrantly along the waterway that runs alongside the approach to Togakushi Shrine.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | Great White Beard Grass Blooming by the Water's Edge
This photo shows a delicate white-bearded flower blooming near a waterway along the approach to Togakushi Shrine, taken from above.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Low-Angle View of the Great White Beard Flower
This photo was taken from a low angle close to the ground, capturing the delicate flowers of the white-bearded orchid blooming at Togakushi Shrine.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | People Walking Along the Avenue Lined with Cedar Trees
This photo was taken on the approach to Togakushi Shrine and shows people walking between the large cedar trees lining both sides of the path.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | The Giant Cedar and People Walking Along the Approach
This photo was taken on the approach to Togakushi Shrine; I focused on the large cedar tree in the foreground while also capturing the people walking in the background.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Cedar-Lined Approach That Evokes a Sense of History
This photo captures the large, historic cedar trees lining the approach to Togakushi Shrine.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Mysterious Gate Nestled at the End of a Row of Cedar Trees
This photo captures the mystical appearance of a gate standing among the cedar trees at Togakushi Shrine.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | A row of cedar trees lining the approach that stretches deep into the forest
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine, with the intention of capturing the sense of depth created by the rows of cedar trees lining the approach path, stretching from the foreground to the background.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | The Sacred Tree Standing in the Light
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine, where I captured the majestic sacred tree while paying attention to the sunlit area visible in the background.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Tree Stump with a Sliver of Light Shining Through
This photo was taken on the approach to Togakushi Shrine and captures a sliver of light streaming through the dimly lit forest onto a tree stump.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | Green Ferns Growing on a Stump
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and shows a fern growing on a tree stump against a soft green background.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Giant Cedar Standing Along the Dimly Lit Approach
This photo captures a large, imposing cedar tree along the dimly lit, quiet approach to Togakushi Shrine.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Majestic Cedar Tree Bathed in Light
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and captures the moment when light streams through a section of a magnificent cedar tree, making the texture of its bark stand out.
2026 Togakushi Shrine | Komainu Reflecting Light and Shadow
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and captures a striking scene in which light and shadow are reflected on the komainu, evoking a sense of yin and yang.
2026 The Great Buddha of Tokyo | Focus on the Little Jizo Statue
This photo was taken at the Great Buddha of Tokyo, with the focus set on one of the small Jizō statues lined up there.
2026 Tokyo Daibutsu | Ema with Depth
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, where I captured the ema at the Tokyo Daibutsu with a focus on creating a sense of depth.
2026 Tokyo Great Buddha | The Gate and Sign at Mt. Akatsuka
This photo was taken at the Great Buddha of Tokyo and shows the entrance gate outside the temple grounds and a sign that reads “Mt. Akatsuka.”
2026 Tokyo Daibutsu | Green Maple Leaves Against a Bright Background
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, capturing the blue maple leaves spreading out near the entrance.
