Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)

Lavender field seen from the slope in full purple

There is a lavender field that stretches along the ski lift. It would be a good idea to take a larger photo and crop the densely packed lavender.

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Tanbara Lavender Park｜Carpet of colorful flowers on a slope

I tried to photograph a carpet of colorful flowers such as salvia, marigolds, and lavender, looking down from above. I tried to keep the balance of the flowers and the sky almost 50-50.

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The Castle Town Umbrella Sky｜Special scenery spread by colorful umbrellas

I took this photo looking up at the umbrella sky from directly below. When the sun was shining, the umbrellas shone through and made for a very beautiful photograph.

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Jomachi Umbrella Sky｜A special space with colorful umbrellas

Umbrella sky taken from the side at an angle. If you take a picture so that the umbrella is far away from the camera, you can get a three-dimensional effect by adding depth to the image. Also, when the sun is shining, the umbrella can be seen through the sky, making for a very beautiful photo.

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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.

Year 2024July 2024JulyHoutokuji TempleShrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful sceneryGunma prefecture (Kantou area)wind chime

Sakai Himawari Festa in Iyoku｜Sakai Himawari Festa in Iyoku, coloring the summer morning

The sunflowers I photographed early in the morning at the Sakai Himawari Festa in Iyoku were a refreshing sight, with sunflowers shining in the morning dew all over the place. Sunflowers bathed in the light of the rising sun seem to symbolize the beginning of a new day and give us energy.

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Sakai Sunflower Festa in Iyoku｜Sakai Sunflower Festa: Healing Scenery in the Early Morning

The sunflowers I photographed early in the morning at the Sakai Himawari Festa in Iyoku were a refreshing sight, with sunflowers shining in the morning dew all over the place. Sunflowers bathed in the light of the rising sun seem to symbolize the beginning of a new day and give us energy.

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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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Tambara Lavender Park｜Enjoy the purple vistas and fragrance at Kanto's hidden oasis

This is a popular spot in the Kanto region where you can enjoy lavender fields. The lavender stretching out across the landscape is beautiful, and the air is filled with its relaxing fragrance.

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