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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.

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.

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

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

Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura)｜Green maple and red nomuramomiji

This photo was taken at Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura) and shows a beautiful contrast between a blue maple and a red nomuramomiji.

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

Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura)｜Mixed scenery of green and red maples

This photo was taken at Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura), where the scenery is a mixture of green and red maple trees.

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

Red and green maple leaves floating in a ball of light

This fantastic photo was taken at Kousokuji Temple (Kamakura) of red and green maple trees with tama bokeh.

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

Odakyu Yama-no-Hotel (Hakone)｜Colorful azalea blooming over the blue maple

This photo was taken at the Odakyu/Yama-no-Hotel (Hakone), where colorful azaleas bloom and spread out from under the blue maple leaves.

2026May 2026MayazaleaOdakyu Mountain Hotel (Hakone)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Kana Carp Streamer Festival｜Carp streamers with blue maple leaves

This photo was taken at the Kana Koinobori Festival, with blue maples against a background of flowing carp streamers.

2026May 2026MayKanna Carp Streamer FestivalGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azaleacarp streamer

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