Lanterns

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine | A lantern with the focus set on the second one

This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It captures the row of lanterns stretching into the distance, and I focused on the second lantern from the front to emphasize the sense of depth.

2026July 2026JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineLanternsShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine | A lantern in focus in the foreground

This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I focused on the lantern in the foreground while capturing the orderly rows of lanterns at the shrine, paying special attention to the sense of depth.

2026July 2026JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineLanternsShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine | A row of lanterns stretching all the way to the back

I took this photo at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine from a slight distance, focusing on the row of lanterns stretching into the distance.

2026July 2026JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineLanternsShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Niigata’s Principal Shrine, Hakusan Shrine | Lanterns Hanging on the Wall

This photo shows a front-view shot of the lanterns hanging on the wall at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata.

2026July 2026JulyLanternsNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Niigata’s Principal Shrine, Hakusan Shrine | A Lantern Viewed from the Side

This photo shows a side view of the paper lanterns hanging on the wall at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata.

2026July 2026JulyLanternsNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Hakone Glass Forest Museum | Lantern-Shaped Art to Enjoy When You Look Up

This photo was taken at the Hakone Open-Air Museum, looking up at a lantern-shaped artwork from below to capture its three-dimensionality and the beauty of its ornamentation.

2026June 2026JuneartLanternsKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Hakone Glass Forest MuseumVarious Scenery

Hase Temple (Kamakura)｜Temple scenery with lanterns at the entrance

This photo was taken at Hase-ji Temple (Kamakura) from the front of the lanterns displayed at the entrance.

2026May 2026MayLanternsKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHase Temple (Kamakura)

Takumi no Sato (Gunma)｜Cute lanterns hanging from buildings

This photo was taken at Takumi no Sato (Gunma) to show the cute lanterns hanging on the buildings.

2026May 2026MayTakumi no Sato (Gunma)LanternsGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Raiku Shrine｜Lights peeking through bamboo branches

This photo was taken at Raikyu Shrine from a slightly higher vantage point to show the lanterns visible through the gaps in the bamboo grass.

2026February 2026FebruaryLanternsKuromiya ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple｜A grand entrance where the imposing lanterns radiate a sense of history

This photograph was taken with a focus on the magnificent lantern at the entrance of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.

NovemberYear 2025November 2025Chiba prefecture (Kantou area)Naritasan Shinshoji TempleLanternsVarious Scenery

Warm composition of maple leaves and lanterns

This photo was taken at the Komine Shrine with a well-balanced arrangement of yellow and red maple leaves and lanterns, giving a sense of warmth in a serene setting.

NovemberYear 2025November 2025leaves turning redKomine ShrineLanternsTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)Various Scenery

Komine Shrine｜Quiet Harmony of Lanterns and Autumn Leaves

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, where colorful autumn leaves and lanterns combine to create the tranquility and splendor typical of a Japanese garden.

NovemberYear 2025November 2025leaves turning redKomine ShrineLanternsTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)Various Scenery

Kawasaki Daishi｜Festival scenes woven by lanterns and the main hall

This photograph captures the large lanterns suspended at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival alongside the architecture of the main hall in the background, blending the festival and temple scenery into a single image.

Year 2025July 2025JulyKawasaki DaishiLanternsKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜Expression of three-dimensionality with the second lantern as the axis

This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, with the second lantern from the front in focus, in a composition that brings out the depth and continuity of the lanterns in the line.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineLanternsVarious Scenery

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜Line of depth composed by the third lantern

This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, focusing on the third lantern from the front, with the intention of capturing a view with depth in the photo.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineLanternsVarious Scenery

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜Fantastic light of lanterns floating in the darkness

This photograph was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, capturing a beautiful lantern floating in the darkness, and the contrast between the quiet atmosphere and the light makes for a fantastic image.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineLanternsVarious Scenery

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜Soft composition focusing on the lantern in the center

This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, with the lanterns in the center in focus and gently blurred out in front and behind to create a soft sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineLanternsVarious Scenery

Shinobazunoike Pond｜Summer Scene with Lanterns and Sunset

This photo captures a summery scene of sunset and lantern lights.

Year 2024July 2024JulyShinobazu PondLanternsTokyo Metropolitan areaVarious Scenery