Shrines, Temples, Castles

Sensoji Temple｜Lantern decorations and view of large lanterns at the back

This photo was taken at Senso-ji Temple, looking up at the large lanterns at the back of the temple from below the lantern decorations in the Nakamise, to create an impressive view of the rows of lanterns.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areaSensoji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Sensoji Temple｜Bird's eye view of the temple grounds from the observation deck

This photo was taken at Sensoji Temple, looking down from the observation area of the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, and captures a bird's-eye view of the Sensoji temple grounds.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areaSensoji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Washinomiya Shrine｜The precincts lined with lanterns before dawn

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine in the early morning, before dawn, to capture the quiet atmosphere of the lanterns lining the shrine grounds.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Washinomiya Shrine｜Shrine with light shining on the torii gate and shimenawa

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine to capture the moment when the light shines slightly on the torii gate and shimenawa (sacred rope), and to express the quiet atmosphere of the shrine.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Washinomiya Shrine｜Dragon and flowing water in the hand-watering basin

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine to capture the impressive sight of water flowing from the dragon's mouth in the hand-watering basin.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Washinomiya Shrine｜The view of the approach with lanterns

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine with a depth-conscious composition of a row of lanterns.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Koudoukan｜A serene view of historic buildings and trees in harmony

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the historic building and the trees in the background.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜An atmospheric historical scenery where buildings and plum trees are in harmony

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the building and the plum tree in the background.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A quiet and atmospheric view of plum blossoms from indoors

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan to show the plum blossoms as seen from inside the building.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Scenery of the building with beautiful contrast of light and shadow

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan to show the light and shadows created in the gaps between the buildings.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Light and shadow photos of silhouetted buildings

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan to show how a portion of the building appears to be silhouetted.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Spring scenery of plum blossoms and buildings shining in the light

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the plum tree and building glistening in the light.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Photographs of historical architecture with impressive tiled roof forms

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan and shows part of the building from the front.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A beautiful contrast between the building and plum blossoms in spring

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan, showing the building and the plum tree next to it.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Spring scenery with a plum tree as the main feature and the building in the background

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the plum tree in front of the building in focus.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A photo with beautiful depth and blurriness of the tiled roof and red plum blossoms

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the tiled roof in focus and the red plum tree in the background blurred out.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜A photograph of a building with a tiled roof and white plum blossoms in blur

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan with the tiled roof in focus and the white plum tree in the background blurred out.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Historic spring scenery with a wide view of the building and plum trees

This photo was taken at the Koudoukan from a short distance away, showing the entire building and the plum trees.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Koudoukan｜Spring scenery with soft pink plum blossoms

This photo was taken at Koudoukan of pink plum blossoms blooming on the riverbank.

2026March 2026MarchKoudoukanChinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Kita-in Temple｜Close-up of elegant plum blossoms shining in soft light

This photograph, taken at Kita-in Temple, captures the light hitting the beautiful plum blossoms, and the gentle spring light softly shining on the petals and the elegant beauty of the plum blossoms is strikingly captured in this image.

2026February 2026FebruaryKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)