Ontone, the home of children's songs

Ontone, the home of children's songs

Walking along the waterfront with swaying water hyacinths in Otonne, the hometown of children's songs

The nursery rhyme hometown of Otone is a park with a peaceful waterside setting and a serene atmosphere. A variety of flowers bloom in each season, delighting the eyes of visitors. The pale purple flowers swaying in the wind remind visitors of the leisurely passage of time. The park is surrounded by a serene atmosphere, and visitors can enjoy a quiet stroll and take photos while experiencing the gentleness of nature. This is a recommended spot for photographers who want to take their time and enjoy the scenery without crowds.

Key points for photography

The key to photographing the flowers is to be aware of the expanse of the water surface and the flow of the water hyacinths, and to choose a composition that conveys a sense of calm air. Aiming for a time of day when the wind is light will calm the surface of the water and make it easier to capture the flowers and their reflections beautifully. Shooting from a low vantage point will enhance the gentle expression of the flowers floating on the water's edge, and also create depth. Choose a location where man-made objects are not in the background, and keep the sky and surface of the water simple to emphasize the quiet atmosphere. It is recommended that you slowly change your position at a time of day when there are few people around, and carefully capture the peaceful and gentle waterside scenery that is only possible in Otone, the hometown of children's songs.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

early summer

Recommended times

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 258-1 Saba, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture
subject Asarum nipponicum (species of wild ginger)
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on June 22, 2025.

Year 2025

The Birthplace of Children's Songs, Ōtone| Bokeh Composition with Out-of-Focus Spherical Blur in the Background

This photograph was taken at Otone, the birthplace of children's songs. I deliberately blurred the water hyacinths in the foreground and focused on the flowers in the background, consciously aiming to create a bokeh effect on the water's surface.
Year 2025

The Birthplace of Children's Songs, Ōtone|Blooming Water Hyacinths

This photograph captures the scene of countless water hyacinths blooming profusely in Otone, the hometown of the children's song.
Year 2025

Otonae, the Home of Children's Songs|Flowering mallow

This photo shows the hometown of Ontone, the home of the children's nursery rhyme, with its hollyhocks in full bloom, spreading wildly all over the area.
Year 2025

Otonone, the Home of Children's Songs|Approaching the Sparkling Water Surface

This photo was taken in the nursery rhyme hometown of Otone, while approaching a hotei-aoi, with the flowers in the foreground blurred out to create a shimmering ball blur in the background.
Year 2025

The Birthplace of Children's Songs, Ōtone|Blurring the Leaves to Highlight the Flowers

This photo was taken in Ootone, the hometown of the nursery rhyme, using a composition that blurs the green leaves to make the water hyacinth flowers stand out.
Year 2025

The Birthplace of Children's Songs, Ootone|Water Hyacinths Covering the Pond

This photograph captures the water hyacinths densely blooming across the pond in Otone, the hometown of children's songs.
Year 2025

Otonae, the hometown of children's songs|Flowers and greenish-white ball blur

This photo was taken in Otone, the hometown of the nursery rhyme, and was taken in an effort to capture the beautiful green and white ball blur along with the hotei-aoi flowers.
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