Houtokuji Temple

■Address: 5-1608 Kawauchi-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma
■Subjects that can be photographed: Autumn leaves, Japanese umbrella, wind chimes
■Suggested season: Autumn
■Recommended time: Noon
■Parking: Available
■Admission fee: Yes
■Limited admission time: Yes
■Toilets: Available

Houtokuji Temple in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, has been attracting attention in recent years as a “cool” place to visit during the summer season. In particular, the sound of wind chimes and the floor reflections of Japanese umbrellas that decorate the temple grounds create a fantastic view that is hard to find anywhere else. The polished floor of the main hall reflects the Japanese umbrellas and wind chimes hanging from the ceiling and the greenery of the garden, creating a world that looks like a piece of art. The cool sound of the wind chimes echoes in the quiet space, making you forget how hot it is outside and calming your mind.

Houtokuji Temple｜Fu-ring and refreshing summer sky

This wind chime was photographed from below in a slightly crouched position. It shows a distant view and the way it is swaying in the wind.

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Houtokuji Temple｜Beautiful summer scenery reflected by Japanese umbrella

This photo shows a Japanese umbrella display on a smooth floor. Bring your phone as close to the floor as possible and stand it vertically to take the photo. If the pillars and walls are vertical and parallel, the photo will look less uncomfortable.

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Houtokuji Temple｜Summer scenery of fresh green maple leaves and Japanese umbrella

This is an exhibit of Japanese umbrellas reflected on the vine floor, and I took this picture with the maple leaves outside. Depending on where the focus is set, there is a possibility that the maple outside may be blown out, so I made sure the maple was green enough to take the picture.

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Houtokuji Temple｜Calm view of Jizo and whooping cherries

The Jizo statue in the temple and the whooping crimson flowers above it were magnificent. I thought that by shooting from an angle down, the pink of the whooping crimson and the blue sky above the Jizo would match the one point of view.

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Houtokuji Temple｜A colorful summer tunnel with the sound of wind chimes

I found it difficult to photograph wind chimes with my phone, but luckily the wind was blowing at the right time and the wind chimes were facing forward. I think continuous mode is good for shooting.

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Houtokuji Temple｜Toko-momiji (floor maple) at Houtokuji Temple! Seek the fantastic beauty of autumn

This is a version of the maple leaves on the floor of Houtokuji Temple in Gunma Prefecture. The maple leaves reflected on the shiny polished floor are beautiful.

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Houtokuji Temple｜Autumn at Houtokuji Temple! Healing scenery of autumn leaves and Jizo-san

Houtokuji Temple in Gunma Prefecture has many cute Jizo statues. I took some photos of the Jizo-san and the autumn leaves.

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