Shrines, Temples, Castles

Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) | Large Banners and a Torii Gate

This photo was taken at Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) and shows the entrance to the shrine grounds, with the large banner and torii gate standing at the main entrance as the focal point.

October2026October 2026Highlights and Photo Spots at Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) | A Shrine Known for Its Beautiful Torii Gates and Dedicated LanternsShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) | The Shrine Grounds Viewed Through Dedicated Lanterns

This photo was taken at Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City). I focused on the rows of votive lanterns near the shrine so that the scene inside the shrine grounds could be seen through them.

October2026October 2026Highlights and Photo Spots at Ono Shrine (Shiojiri City) | A Shrine Known for Its Beautiful Torii Gates and Dedicated LanternsShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District) | Green Maple Leaves and the Shrine Buildings

This photo was taken at Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District). It captures the green leaves and the shrine buildings together, viewed from beneath the beautiful blue maple leaves bathed in sunlight at the back of the shrine grounds.

October2026October 2026Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District)Shrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District) | Blue Maple Leaves and a Quaint Shrine Hall

This photo was taken at Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District). By focusing on the blue maple leaves bathed in sunlight at the back of the shrine and blurring the shrine buildings in the background, the photographer captured a striking image of the blue maple leaves.

October2026October 2026Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District)Shrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District) | Komainu Guarding the Shrine

This photo was taken at Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District) to capture the expressions and poses of the komainu statues placed there to guard the shrine.

October2026October 2026Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District)Shrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District) | A Striking Shadow Cast on the Banner

This photograph, taken at Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District), captures the combination of a banner hanging at the shrine and the striking shadow cast upon it.

October2026October 2026Yahiko Shrine (Kamiina District)Shrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberWhite-bearded GrassTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberWhite-bearded GrassTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)