July - Scenic Journey Through Kanto - Let's Go Shoot Breathtaking Views

Oishi Park | Lake Kawaguchi and Lavender as the Morning Light Begins to Shine

This photo was taken at Oishi Park just as the soft early morning light was beginning to fall, capturing the tranquil Lake Kawaguchi and the lavender fields stretching out in shades of purple.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Lake Kawaguchi Bathed in Sunlight and Shaded Lavender Fields

This photo was taken at Oishi Park at a moment when the morning light was just beginning to shine on Lake Kawaguchi in the distance, while the lavender fields in the foreground were still in shadow.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Lavender Fields and a Faint View of Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park and captures the vast lavender field stretching out before me, with Mount Fuji faintly visible in the background.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Blue Skies, Lavender Fields, and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using wide-angle mode to capture the summery blue sky, the purple lavender fields, and Mount Fuji visible in the distance all in a single landscape shot.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Lavender and Mount Fuji Bathed in the Morning Sun

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using wide-angle mode to capture a sweeping view of the lavender fields bathed in morning light, the blue sky, and Mount Fuji visible in the distance.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Summer Scenery of Lavender Fields and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using Standard Mode to capture the vibrant lavender fields and Mount Fuji towering in the distance with a natural angle of view.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | A Field of Kochia Under Cultivation and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park and shows a field of green kochia plants being grown for the fall season, with Mount Fuji visible in the background.

2026July 2026Julykochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Oishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)leaves changing color (colour)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Sunflower Fields and Mountains Viewed from a Hilltop

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, looking down from a hilltop over a vast sunflower field, with the mountains stretching out in the background.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Pathways Through Sunflower Fields with a Sense of Depth

I took this photo at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, deliberately framing the shot to include the path winding through the sunflower field to create a sense of depth.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Vast sunflower fields stretching as far as the eye can see

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, using a composition that offers a sweeping view of the vast sunflower field stretching into the distance from a high vantage point.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Matsumoto Castle | A Beautiful Bridge and a Majestic Castle

This photo was taken at Matsumoto Castle to capture both the beautiful bridge and the imposing castle in a single frame, conveying the atmosphere of this historic castle.

2026July 2026JulyMatsumoto CastleShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Matsumoto Castle | The Moment the Swan and the Castle Met

This photo was taken at Matsumoto Castle and captures a swan that happened to appear while I was taking pictures, set against the backdrop of the towering castle.

2026July 2026JulyMatsumoto CastleSwanShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)bird

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

Hotaka Shrine | A summer wind chime inscribed with the words “Cicada Shower”

This photo was taken at Hotaka Shrine and features a refreshing summer wind chime with the beautifully written characters for “Cicada Shower” that make a striking impression.

2026July 2026JulyHotaka ShrineVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)wind chime

Hotaka Shrine | A wind chime with the character for “dream” swaying in the breeze

I took this photo at Hotaka Shrine, carefully composing the shot to highlight the shape of the wind chime and the background so that the character for “dream” written on the strip of paper would look its best.

2026July 2026JulyHotaka ShrineVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)wind chime

Hotaka Shrine | A wind chime inscribed with the words “Nanaya Tsuki”

This photo was taken at Hotaka Shrine and shows a wind chime featuring the characters “Seven-Night Moon,” which are clearly written on a strip of paper.

2026July 2026JulyHotaka ShrineVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)wind chime

Hotaka Shrine | Looking Up at the Characters for “Gentle Breeze”

This photo was taken at Hotaka Shrine, with a composition that looks up at an angle toward a wind chime on which the characters for “breeze” are written on a strip of paper.

2026July 2026JulyHotaka ShrineVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)wind chime

Hotaka Shrine | "Cicada Shower" Wind Chimes That Stand Out Against the Background

This photo was taken at Hotaka Shrine, where I shot a wind chime with the words “Cicada Shower” written on its strip of paper from a diagonal angle below, paying close attention to how the background appeared.

2026July 2026JulyHotaka ShrineVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)wind chime

In Nagano Prefecture | Cumulonimbus Clouds Rising Above Rice Fields and the Summer Sky

This photo was taken in Nagano Prefecture and captures both the expansive green rice paddies and the towering cumulonimbus clouds rising against the summer sky.

2026July 2026Julypaddy fieldVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Hakusan Shrine (Ota Ward) | A cool breeze chime viewed from a diagonal angle below

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine (Ota Ward) using a composition that looks up at the refreshing wind chimes displayed on the shrine grounds from a slightly downward angle.

2026July 2026JulyTokyo Metropolitan areaHakusan Shrine (Ota Ward)Various Scenerywind chime