Shrines, Temples, Castles

HONDA TEMPLE｜Enjoy a moment of spring on the hydrangea road at HONDA TEMPLE

At Hondoji, a hydrangea temple in Chiba Prefecture, visitors can see many kinds of beautiful hydrangeas in spring. The hydrangea road and five-story pagoda in the temple are also beautiful.

Year 2024June 2024JuneChiba prefecture (Kantou area)main temple buildingShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mainland Temple｜Beautiful hydrangea and its scenery in bloom at Mainland Temple

At Hondoji, a hydrangea temple in Chiba Prefecture, visitors can see many kinds of beautiful hydrangeas in spring. The hydrangea road and five-story pagoda in the temple are also beautiful.

Year 2024June 2024JuneChiba prefecture (Kantou area)main temple buildingShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kanakurain｜A tunnel of fresh greenery! Spring Attractions along the Kanazoin approach

This is the approach to Kinzoin Temple in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. You can see beautiful scenery with fresh greenery in spring and autumn leaves in fall.

Year 2024May 2024Maynew green leavesTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful sceneryAmitabha's Pure Land (composed of nine levels)

Kameido Tenjin｜A spectacular view of wisteria flowers and a vermilion drum bridge

These are wisteria flowers at Kameido Tenjin in Koto-ku, Tokyo, which is famous for plum blossoms and wisteria. I took this photo first thing in the morning.

Year 2024April 2024AprilKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Kameido Tenjin｜Wisteria trellis at Kameido Tenjin! A purple paradise in the silence of spring

These are wisteria flowers at Kameido Tenjin in Koto-ku, Tokyo, which is famous for plum blossoms and wisteria. I took this photo first thing in the morning.

Year 2024April 2024AprilKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Chū-in Temple｜The weeping cherry blossoms of Chū-in Temple in the morning silence! A moment to feel the breath of spring

This is the weeping cherry tree at Naka-in temple in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. There are several magnificent weeping cherry trees within the temple, creating a very beautiful scene.

Year 2024March 2024Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Color of Spring! Mimosa and cherry blossoms at Kyuzanji Temple

This is a magnificent mimosa and cherry tree at the entrance of a temple in Hatoyama-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture. It is in bloom at the same time as Kita Asaba Sakura Tsutsumi Park.

Year 2024March 2024Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oshijo｜The history and charm of Oshijo Castle! Visit the impregnable and famous castle

An impregnable castle in Gyoda. I photographed the market reflected in the moat.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024castleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarShrines, Temples, Castles

Gyoda Hachiman Shrine｜Hana-Temizu at Gyoda Hachiman Shrine! Capturing beauty in silence

This is a beautiful flower handmade water at Gyoda Hachiman Shrine.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Heracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine

Saimyoji Temple｜Color of the Seasons, Healing of the Soul - Hana-Temizu at Saimyoji Temple, Kawagoe City

This is a flower handmade water at a beautiful temple in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saemyouji TempleShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Heracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Saimyoji Temple｜Hana-Temizu! Seasonal beauty blooming in the silence of Kawagoe

This is a flower handmade water at a beautiful temple in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saemyouji TempleShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Heracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Saimyoji Temple｜Hana-Temizu! Enjoy the tranquility and seasonal colors in Kawagoe

This is a flower handmade water at a beautiful temple in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saemyouji TempleShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Heracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)