Parks, theme parks and buildings

Gyoda Hachiman Shrine｜A Hidden Gem Where You Can Enjoy the Beauty of the Four Seasons

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.

Year 2023September 2023SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine

Mizumoto Park｜Color in early summer! Competition of irises and hydrangeas in Mizumoto Park

This is a park in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, where irises and hydrangeas can be enjoyed. I photographed irises with beautiful shapes.

Year 2023June 2023JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Oshi Castle｜A Beautiful Landscape Woven from History and Nature

A collaboration between traditional Japanese umbrellas and green maple leaves at Oshi Castle, a tourist spot in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture.

Year 2023September 2023SeptemberJapanese umbrellaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarShrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful scenery

Koiwa Iris Garden｜The Enchanting Beauty of Koiwa Iris Garden Glowing in the Morning Sun

This is an iris garden located on the riverbank of the Edogawa River in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. Since it's on the riverbank, I tried photographing it in collaboration with the morning glow.

Year 2023June 2023JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsKoiwa Iris GardenTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Fureai Bridge｜Former Nakagawa Fureai Bridge! Hydrangeas and Tokyo Skytree weave a breathtaking sunset view

This is a collaboration of hydrangeas, the Tokyo Skytree, and the sunset viewed from Fureai Bridge over the old Nakagawa River. This spot is also enjoyable during cherry blossom season.

Year 2023June 2023Junesuspension bridgethe .... riverTokyo Metropolitan areahydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜The Beauty of Wisteria in Ashikaga Flower Park, a Fantasy of Spring

I photographed beautiful wisteria flowers from Ashikaga Flower Park, which is also famous for wisteria flowers.

Year 2023April 2023AprilAshikaga Flower ParkParks, theme parks and buildingsTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Sunset reflected in the Saitama countryside! Beautiful reflections woven by nature

I tried to capture the sunset reflected in the rice paddies all over the area. Reflections on the water surface are beautiful during the rice planting season.

Year 2023June 2023JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Morning glow and evening glowBeautiful scenery

Ashikaga Flower Park｜A fantastic world of wisteria! Beautiful reflections at Ashikaga Flower Park

From Ashikaga Flower Park, famous for its wisteria flowers, I photographed beautiful wisteria trellises and reflections of the pond.

Year 2023April 2023AprilAshikaga Flower ParkParks, theme parks and buildingsTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜Kisai Hydrangea Road! Fantastic co-starring of white flowers and sunset

This is a hydrangea road in a rice field in Kisai, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture. Straight white hydrangeas are very beautiful. I collaborated with the sunset.

Year 2023June 2023JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

Hirai Undo Park｜A fantasy of dusk! Poppies and Sky Tree at Hirai Undo Park

This is a collaboration of sunset, poppies, and Sky Tree taken at Hirai Sports Park, which I visited at dusk.

Year 2023May 2023MaypoppyParks, theme parks and buildingsHirai Athletic ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kasai Shinsui Midorido｜An early summer fantasy! Enjoy the beauty of hydrangea and sunrise on Kasai Shinsui Midorido

This is a collaboration of sunrise and hydrangea at Kasai Shinsui Greenway in Koshigaya.

Year 2023June 2023JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)the .... riverhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kasai Shinsui Greenway

Mizumoto Park｜The Secret of Mizumoto Park! The beauty of serenity woven by the reflection of the morning sun

This is a reflection of the bridge and the sunrise in Mizumoto Park. It makes a diamond shape.

Year 2023May 2023MayParks, theme parks and buildingsMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Park

Ohchuji Temple｜Mysterious Gate and Hydrangea - Fantastic scenery at Ohchuji Temple, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

These are hydrangeas at Ohchuji Temple in Tochigi Prefecture. The large tree near the entrance, the hydrangea and the entrance gate are very beautiful and mysterious.

Year 2023June 2023Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tokyo Tower｜Tokyo Tower and carp streamers! Traditional and modern together on Children's Day

Around Children's Day, many carp streamers are displayed under Tokyo Tower. The colorful and beautiful collaboration with the Tokyo Tower is a must-see.

Year 2023May 2023MayParks, theme parks and buildingsTokyo TowerTokyo Metropolitan areaBeautiful scenerycarp streamer

Ancient Lotus Village｜A paradise of beauty woven by history and nature

This is a sightseeing spot in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, famous for its ancient lotus. A large lotus spreads all over the area. This photo was taken in the early morning when the light was strong.

Year 2023June 2023JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Arakawa bank｜The beauty of fantastic reflections in the morning on the Arakawa River

This is the Gaikan Expressway x Arakawa Bridge, Koutama Bridge, Arakawa River and sunrise. The water surface is calm around here, and the bridge and the sky reflect beautifully.

Year 2023May 2023MaySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)the .... riverMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Mizumoto Park｜Morning at Mizumoto Park! Beautiful reflection of the bridge and sunrise

This is a reflection of the bridge and the sunrise in Mizumoto Park. It makes a diamond shape.

Year 2023July 2023JulyParks, theme parks and buildingsMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Park

Toda Station BZ Flower Bed｜Beautiful roses at BZ Flower Bed, a relaxing spot in front of JR Toda Station!

These are the roses in the BZ flowerbed right in front of JR Toda Station. It is a small flower bed, but many beautiful roses bloom.

Year 2023May 2023MayParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Toda Station bz flower bedsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)rose

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.

Year 2023July 2023JulyTanbara Lavender ParklavenderParks, theme parks and buildingsGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Shiba Park｜Spring in Shiba Park! Fantastic sunset with Tokyo Tower and pink rose arches

From Shiba Park, this is a popular photo spot. Tokyo Tower can be photographed. I tried to shoot at sunset.

Year 2023May 2023MayParks, theme parks and buildingsTokyo TowerTokyo Metropolitan areaBeautiful scenerylawn park