Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Abstract Wind Chimes in Red and Orange

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, and captures the red and orange wind chimes in a soft, abstract style.

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Hydrangea Hand-Washing Fountain

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, and shows the hydrangea “hanatemizu” from a short distance away.

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineVarious SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Hydrangeas Blooming Along the Approach

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, from a slight distance away, with an emphasis on depth, capturing the hydrangeas blooming along the approach.

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Hydrangea Hand-Washing Fountain with Dripping Water Drops

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, as I approached the hydrangea hand-washing basin, focusing on the droplets of water hanging from the flowers.

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineVarious SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Pale Blue Hydrangeas Shining Along the Approach Path

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, using a slight telephoto effect to capture the pale blue hydrangeas glowing beautifully along the approach.

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | A Single Hydrangea Bathed in Light

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, and captures the light shining through a single hydrangea blossom against a green background.

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Light Blue Hydrangeas and Bokeh Spots

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, featuring a beautiful light-blue hydrangea with the greenery in the background rendered as bokeh.

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | A Single Lotus Blossom Blooming Majestically

This photo was taken from the front of a single, beautifully shaped lotus flower blooming majestically and upright at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata.