Various Scenery

Kita-in Temple｜Shade Photograph of Stone Statue of Five Hundred Arhats with Beautiful Light and Shadow

This photograph was taken at Kita-in Temple to capture the beautiful light and shadow falling on the Five Hundred Arhats statues, and the rhythm of the shadows accentuates the three-dimensionality and solemn atmosphere of the scene.

2026February 2026FebruaryimageKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery

Harbor View Park｜A springtime view of ume plum blossoms and a bridge in the distance

This photo was taken at Harbor View Park with beautiful plum blossoms and the Bay Bridge in the distance.

2026February 2026FebruaryChinese plumseaHarbor View ParkKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Harbor View Park｜View of the bridge from the observatory

This photo was taken at Harbor View Park, where the Rainbow Bridge is beautifully visible from the observation deck.

2026February 2026FebruaryseaHarbor View ParkKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Miura Coast Cherry Blossom Festival｜Train running along the rows of cherry trees from a height

This photo was taken at the Miura Coast Cherry Blossom Festival, showing a train passing through a row of cherry trees from a high vantage point.

2026February 2026FebruaryMiura Coast Cherry Blossom FestivalCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)train

Miura Coast Cherry Blossom Festival｜Passing train and rows of cherry trees alongside

This photo was taken at the Miura Coast Cherry Blossom Festival, showing a passing train and a row of cherry trees alongside.

2026February 2026FebruaryMiura Coast Cherry Blossom FestivalCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)train

Verny Park｜Scenery of a port town with the sea and signboards

This photo was taken in Verney Park with the YOKOSUKA sign and the ocean.

2026February 2026FebruaryVerney ParkseaKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)船Various Scenery

Verny Park｜Frontal view of the sea and warships

This photo was taken in the Parc de la Verny, with the sea and warships in the foreground.

2026February 2026FebruaryVerney ParkseaKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)船Various Scenery

Warships docked at Verny Park

This photo was taken in Verney Park of a warship anchored across the water on the other side.

2026February 2026FebruaryVerney ParkseaKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)船Various Scenery

Shirahama Coast｜The sea and cliffs seen from the overlook

This photograph was taken at Shirahama Beach (Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture) from a lookout point to capture a view of the ocean and cliffs, and the composition provides a panoramic view of Izu's magnificent coastline.

2026February 2026FebruaryseaShirahama BeachVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shirahama Beach｜Clear water and white sand beach

This photo, taken at Shirahama Beach, shows the clear waters and white sands of the beach, and conveys the charm of one of Izu's most spectacular spots.

2026February 2026FebruaryseaShirahama BeachVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Madogahama Kaiyukoen｜Scenery of a running sightseeing boat and a port town

This photo was taken at Madogahama Kaiyukoen (Shimoda City), where a sightseeing boat ran out over the sea, capturing the refreshing scenery typical of a port town.

2026February 2026FebruaryMadogahama Kaiyukoensea船Various SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Madogahama Kaiyukoen｜Scenic views of the sea, boats, lighthouse, and torii gate

This photo was taken at Madogahama Kaiyukoen, capturing the sea, a ship, a lighthouse, and a torii gate at the same time, a seaside scene typical of Shimoda.

2026February 2026FebruaryMadogahama Kaiyukoensea船Various SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Madogahama Kaiyukouen｜Serenity of a torii gate by the sea

This photo was taken at Madogahama Kaiyukouen with a view of the ocean and torii gates to capture the tranquil seaside atmosphere.

2026February 2026FebruaryMadogahama KaiyukoenseaVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shirahama Coast｜Beach and surfers viewed from the cliff

This photograph was taken on the Shirahama coast, from a cliff top, showing beautiful beaches and people enjoying surfing, and the open ocean scenery.

2026February 2026FebruaryseaShirahama BeachVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shirahama Beach｜A panoramic view of the beach with white sand and blue sea

This photo shows the entire beach at Shirahama Beach, with its white sand and blue ocean.

2026February 2026FebruaryseaShirahama BeachVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Plum Grove｜A Japanese scene in a bamboo grove with light shining through

This photo was taken at the Shuzenji Plum Grove, capturing the light shining through the bamboo in the garden, a scene that evokes a Japanese atmosphere.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji Plum Grovebamboo thicketVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Plum Grove｜Contrast of light and shadow drawn by bamboos and bamboo grass

This photo was taken in the Shuzenji Plum Grove, with the bamboo and bamboo leaves in yin and yang to create a contrast of light and shadow.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji Plum Grovebamboo thicketVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji(Izu)｜Silent stone statues facing this way

This photo was taken in Shuzenji (Izu), Japan, of a stone statue facing us in the temple, documenting its serene appearance.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)imageShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji(Izu)｜The presence of stone statues captured by looking up

This photo was taken in Shuzenji (Izu), looking up at the stone statues in the temple to emphasize their power and presence.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)imageShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Temple (Izu)｜Air in the precincts conveyed by stone statues and flags

This photo was taken at Shuzenji (Izu) to show the stone statues and flags in the back of the temple, and one that conveys the atmosphere of the temple.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)imageShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)