December

Hirabayashi Temple｜Scenery of the gate and autumn leaves at Hirabayashi Temple

This photo shows the magnificent gate near the entrance of Heirin-ji Temple together with the brightly colored autumn leaves.

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Hirakiri Temple｜The quiet forest path of Hirakiri Temple, enveloped in autumn leaves

This photograph captures the beautiful path through the maple forest extending deep within Hirabayashi Temple.

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Isanuma｜A row of metasequoia trees in Isanuma, captured from the oblique side

This photo shows a row of metasequoia trees in Isanuma Park, taken from the side at an angle.

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Isanuma | Metasequoia Avenue at Isanuma Bathed in Morning Sunlight

This photograph captures the Metasequoia avenue at Isanuma from the front, with the morning sun as the backdrop.

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Tozo-ji Temple｜Outside gate enhanced by green maple leaves

This photo was taken to take advantage of the color of the large outer gate and the green maple.

DecemberYear 2024December 2024leaves turning redChiba prefecture (Kantou area)Tozai-ji Templeleaves changing color (colour)

Arakawa Riverbank｜Silhouette of the Iron Bridge and the River Illuminated by the Morning Sun

This photograph captures the view of the river from beneath an iron bridge, with the morning sun slowly rising beyond it.

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Tozo-ji Temple｜A majestic view of the bell tower and autumn leaves

This photo was taken while taking into consideration the balanced placement of the bell tower and the surrounding foliage.

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Tōzenji Temple｜The gate and autumn leaves of Tōzenji Temple captured from an oblique perspective

This photograph was taken from inside the middle gate of Tōzenji Temple at a diagonal angle, carefully composing the arrangement with the autumn leaves.

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Hondoji Temple｜A Historic Landscape Where Autumn Foliage and the Outer Gate Harmonize

This photo was taken from an angle that harmonizes the autumn foliage of the maple trees with the outer gate, as seen from inside.

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Tōzenji Temple｜The Middle Gate and Autumn Foliage of Tōzenji Temple: A Beautiful Collaboration

This photograph was taken from inside the East-Spreading Temple's middle gate, with careful consideration given to achieving a balanced composition with the autumn foliage.

DecemberYear 2024December 2024leaves turning redChiba prefecture (Kantou area)Tozai-ji Templeleaves changing color (colour)

Hondoji Temple｜The Five-Story Pagoda Viewed Through a Frame of Maple Leaves

This photograph was taken from within a maple tree whose vibrant autumn foliage spreads beautifully, framing the five-story pagoda towering in the background.

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HONDA TEMPLE｜Historic scenery of HONDA TEMPLE in the autumn foliage

In this photo, I made a conscious effort to capture the brightly colored maple leaves and the historical building of Hondoji together.

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HONDA-JI｜Autumn at HONDA-JI with the five-story pagoda and autumn leaves

This photo was taken by placing the five-story pagoda of Hondoji Temple in the center, while considering the balance so that the surrounding autumn leaves would stand out.

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Within Kanagawa Prefecture｜The Power of Mount Fuji Revealed Through Perspective

This photo was taken to create a sense of grandeur by utilizing the perspective of the road and cropping in on the distant Mount Fuji.

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Koishikawa Botanical Garden｜Autumn Color Walk! Feel the arch of nature in the maple tunnel

Koishikawa Botanical Garden is located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. During the fall foliage season, there are many ginkgo, metasequoia, and maple trees to see.

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Seirenji｜Autumn at Seirenji Temple! The serene beauty of golden gingko trees

Sairenji Temple, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is a place where visitors can enjoy the autumn leaves of a large gingko tree in fall. The fallen leaves create a carpet of gingko leaves that shines when the weather is fine.

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Heirinji Temple｜Autumn Colors! The beauty of autumn leaves woven by history and nature

Heirinji Temple in Saitama Prefecture offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the autumn colors of its many maple trees in the fall. The atmosphere of the maple trees and the emotional buildings is wonderful.

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Gyoda Hachiman Shrine｜Gyoda Hachiman Shrine's Flower Hand-Water! The Charm of a Shrine Where You Can Enjoy the Beauty of Each Season

This is the flower hand-water at Gyoda Hachiman Shrine in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. I'm always thoroughly satisfied by the multiple flower hand-waters here, which are consistently beautiful and exceptionally well-crafted.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine

Suijo Park｜Autumn colors in Suijo Park! Golden scenery with rows of gingko trees

At Mizuki Park in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, beautiful gingko leaves can be seen in autumn.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Parks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cistern parkleaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Kazo Hanasaki Park｜Lined with metasequoia trees! A tunnel of nature to enjoy the beauty of each season

This is a row of metasequoia trees in Kazo Hanasaki Park in Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture. The reflection on the water is beautiful.

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