Ancient lotus village

Ancient lotus village

Feel the fantastic air of early morning lotus blooms and waterside at the Village of Ancient Lotus

Ancient Lotus Village is a beautiful spot where lotus flowers blooming in a quiet pond are a highlight. The early morning, when the lotus flowers are slowly blooming, is especially magical, and the reflection of the lotus flowers on the surface of the water in the clear air before the summer sun rises creates a mysterious atmosphere. The sight of the petals soaked with morning dew and receiving soft light is like something out of this world, and the combination of the spreading lotus flowers and the lush green background makes for a memorable photo. If your timing is right, you can also view the nearby rice field art from the observatory in the park, and enjoy the seasonal scenery along with the lotus flowers.

Key points for photography

The key to photographing lotus flowers is to aim for the early morning hours when they begin to bloom. In the morning, when the flowers are slowly opening, they look their most fresh and beautiful. Shooting with backlight will create a delicate and magical atmosphere as the petals shine through the light, and with forward light, you can capture the true color of the lotus. By changing the direction of the light, you can enjoy completely different impressions of the same flower.

Best viewing and photography timing

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Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 2375-1, Oaza-Kohari, Gyoda-shi, Saitama
subject lotus
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes (charged for a temporary period)
Restroom None

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on June 24, 2023

Route taken on June 19, 2024.

Route taken on January 18, 2025

Route taken on June 22, 2025.

Year 2025

Ancient Lotus Village|Translucent Flowers and Expansive Leaves

This photograph was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, looking up at a magnificent ancient lotus flower from below and capturing the light shining through it.
Year 2025

Ancient Lotus Village|Transparent lotus captured from the side

This photograph, taken at Ancient Lotus Village, captures a large ancient lotus flower from a diagonal angle, allowing light to shine through, resulting in a beautiful, translucent image.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Lotus with Leaves in a Pulled-Back Composition

This photograph captures the beautiful lotus flowers blooming in Ancient Lotus Village from a slightly pulled-back composition, emphasizing the large leaves below while shooting from a low angle.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Lotus Flowers Gazing Up Against the Sky

This photograph captures the beautiful lotus flowers blooming in Ancient Lotus Village, shot from below with the sky as the backdrop.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Flowers that stand out against a blurred background

This photograph was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, using a composition that blurs the background lotus flowers slightly while emphasizing the flower in the foreground.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Close-up of an Ancient Lotus Profile

This photograph was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, capturing a beautiful ancient lotus flower in a close-up shot from directly beside it, with the background blurred for a soft finish.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Lotus viewed through the gaps in the leaves

This photo was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, looking up at the flower from below through the gaps in the lotus leaves, with the sky as the backdrop.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Composition emphasizing the lotus in the foreground

This photograph was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, with the background blurred to highlight the beautiful ancient lotus flowers.
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Ancient Lotus Village|A serene lotus viewed from the side

This photograph was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, capturing a beautiful lotus flower from a slight distance, shot quietly from the side.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Lotus Flowers with Depth

This photograph captures the beautifully blooming lotus flowers at Ancient Lotus Village, with an emphasis on conveying a sense of depth.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Lotus in a Downward-Looking Composition

This photograph was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, from a slightly elevated angle looking down, with a conscious focus on the lotus flowers and the sense of depth.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Close-up of a Beautiful Lotus Profile

This photograph captures a close-up of the profile of a beautifully blooming lotus flower at Ancient Lotus Village.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Gazing Up at the Lotus Reaching Toward the Sky

This photograph was taken at Ancient Lotus Village, looking up at an ancient lotus reaching toward the sky from a low angle.
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Ancient lotus village|Leaning lotus profile

This photograph captures a perfectly formed lotus flower at Ancient Lotus Village, viewed from directly beside it, slightly tilted at an angle.
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Ancient Lotus Village|Ancient Lotus Transmitting Light

This photograph captures ancient lotuses illuminated by translucent sunlight at Ancient Lotus Village, consciously composed to achieve a soft, rounded bokeh effect in the background.
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Ancient lotus village|Lotus flowers wrapped in leaves

In this photo, taken in an ancient lotus village, I photographed the flowers through the lotus leaves and blurred the surroundings tightly to give the flowers an air of being surrounded by greenery.
January

Ancient Lotus Village|The serenity of wax plum blossoms

This photo represents the serene appearance of wax plum trees.
January

Ancient lotus village|Blurring out the wax plum blossoms in the foreground and focusing on the back

In this photo, I blurred out the wax plum blossoms in the foreground and focused on the flowers in the background.
January

Ancient lotus village|Composition of wax plum blossoms with beautiful branches

This photo was taken by locating a well-shaped wax plum branch and taking advantage of its beautiful lines.
Year 2024

Ancient lotus village|Beautiful scenery of ancient lotus shining with the morning sun

This is a sightseeing spot in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, famous for its ancient lotus. A large lotus spreads all over the area. The best time to visit is early in the morning when the light is streaming in.
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