votive picture (originally of horse)

When visiting a shrine, be sure to try photographing the ema. The warmth of the wood, the written wishes, and the play of light all change its expression, capturing people's thoughts and the seasonal atmosphere within a single photograph.

Samukawa Shrine｜A scene of worship with votive ema (votive picture tablet)

This photo shows a line of votive ema (votive votive tablet) at the Samukawa Shrine.

January2026January 2026Samukawa ShrineKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesvotive picture (originally of horse)Various Scenery

Samukawa Shrine｜Close-up of a white horse ema

This photo was taken at the Samukawa Shrine with a close-up of a white horse ema, symbolizing the year of the noon.

January2026January 2026Samukawa ShrineKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesvotive picture (originally of horse)Various Scenery

Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)｜A scene of autumn leaves and ema

This large photo was taken at Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao) with the ema in focus against a backdrop of autumn leaves. The combination of visitors' wishes and the autumn colors makes for a striking image.

NovemberYear 2025November 2025leaves turning redTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)votive picture (originally of horse)Various SceneryYakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)

Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)｜Ema and the soft light of autumn leaves

This photo was taken at Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao) to show the light shining through the maple leaves, with the ema (votive tablet) in focus and the background blurred to create a soft atmosphere.

NovemberYear 2025November 2025leaves turning redTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)votive picture (originally of horse)Various SceneryYakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)

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