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Blue maples are a beautiful subject to be enjoyed from spring to early summer. Unlike the season of autumn leaves, the transparency and fresh green of young leaves are appealing, giving viewers a cool and peaceful impression. In particular, the blue maples found at temples, shrines, gardens, and along mountain streams are recommended for photographers who want to capture a calm atmosphere with a combination of Japanese elegance and the freshness of fresh greenery. The way the leaves shine transparently in the light and the deep green gradation in the shade of the trees are beautiful only in early summer. The charm of photographing blue maples is that you can enjoy quiet and elegant scenery that is different from flashy flower scenes.

Sagamihara Park | Photographing Blue Maple Leaves Under a Cloudy Sky from the Back

This photo was taken at Sagamihara Park, looking up at the underside of a blue maple leaf I found early one cloudy morning.

2026September 2026SeptemberSagamihara ParkKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Sagamihara Park | Looking up and taking a photo of the maple leaves that have begun to change color

This photo was taken at Sagamihara Park, looking up from the bottom toward the top at the maple leaves, which were beginning to turn a faint shade of red in anticipation of fall.

2026September 2026SeptemberSagamihara ParkKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | The Contrast Between Blue Maple Leaves and Bright Green

I took this photo at Seifuku-ji Temple (Yokohama), focusing on the contrast between the blue maple leaves and the bright green visible in the background.

2026September 2026SeptemberKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama)azalea

Daio Wasabi Farm | A Waterwheel and Clear Stream Viewed Through Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at the Daio Wasabi Farm, showing the waterwheel and the river as seen from beneath the green maple leaves.

2026August 2026AugustDaio Wasabi Farmblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)azalea

Kuiizu Shrine, the Principal Shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province | A Summer Shrine Adorned with Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Kiuizu Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province, in a slightly dimly lit area, with the blue maple leaves in the background.

2026August 2026AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsukiblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Karasawazawa Shrine | Blue Maple Leaves Glowing in the Light

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, looking up from below at the blue maple leaves glistening in the sunlight.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Karasawazawa Shrine | Beautiful Blue Maple Leaves That Brighten Up Summer

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and captures the beautiful blue maple leaves that adorn the shrine grounds.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Sankeien Garden | Light and Shadow of the Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama, capturing the gradation of light and shadow as the light falls on the green rice plants, transitioning from bright to dark areas.

2026August 2026AugustSankeien GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Sankeien | Garden Architecture and Beautiful Blue Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama and captures both the buildings of the Japanese garden and the beautiful blue maple leaves spreading out in the foreground.

2026August 2026AugustSankeien GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Sankeien | Green maple leaves spreading out in front of the building

This photo was taken at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama, focusing on the green maple leaves spreading out in front of one of the garden’s buildings, capturing the lush summer scenery.

2026August 2026AugustSankeien GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Matsumoto Castle | A View of the Castle Through the Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Matsumoto Castle, with vibrant blue maple leaves in the foreground, so that the green leaves and the castle would overlap beautifully.

2026July 2026JulyMatsumoto CastleShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)azalea

Echigo Hills National Park | Red and Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at the Echigo Hills State Park, showing red and green maple leaves viewed from below, framed by a building.

2026July 2026JulyEchigo Hills National ParkNiigata Prefectureblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Echigo Hills National Park | Green and Red Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at the Echigo Hills National Park, where the green maple leaves serve as a backdrop to the red maple leaves that remain red year-round.

2026July 2026JulyEchigo Hills National ParkNiigata Prefectureblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Kamakura Great Buddha Hall (Kotoku-in) | A View of the Great Buddha Amid Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Kotoku-in Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, capturing a serene scene where the green of the young maple leaves harmonizes with the figure of the Great Buddha.

2026June 2026JuneimageKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kamakura Great Buddha Hall (Kōtoku-in)azalea

Hasedera Temple (Kamakura) | Hydrangeas blooming beneath the green maple leaves

This photo was taken at Hase-dera Temple (Kamakura), looking up from below to capture the hydrangeas blooming beneath the green maple leaves.

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Hasedera Temple (Kamakura) | Green Maple Leaves Bathed in Light

This photo was taken at Hase-dera Temple (Kamakura) and captures the refreshing sight of the fresh green foliage as sunlight filters through the temple’s blue maple leaves.

2026June 2026JuneKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Hase Temple (Kamakura)azalea

Fukiage Shobu Park｜Iris Garden over the Blue Maple

This photo was taken at Fukiage Shobu Park from under a maple tree to show the iris garden that is about to begin blooming.

2026May 2026MayFukiage Shobu ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisazalea

Shiobune Kannonji Temple｜Green Maples and Dedication Streamers

This photo was taken at Shiobune Kannonji Temple, showing the beautiful blue maple next to the stairs and the votive streamers.

2026May 2026MayShiobune Kannon TempleTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Shiobune Kannonji Temple｜Blue maple trees and hall in fresh green

This photo was taken at Shiobune Kannon-ji Temple with beautiful fresh green blue maples and a serene view of the temple hall.

2026May 2026MayShiobune Kannon TempleTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura)｜Blue maple flowing with light and shadow

This photo was taken at Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura), where blue maple leaves spread out as if flowing in light and shadow.

2026May 2026MayKousokuji Temple (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

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