Omiya Hikawa Shrine

Omiya Hikawa Shrine

Capturing the solemn air and maple leaves at the approach to Omiya Hikawa Shrine

The approach to Omiya Hikawa Shrine is a good spot for photographing the beautifully colored maple leaves in autumn. Both sides of the long approach are lined with maple trees, which turn bright red and orange in late autumn. The scenery is especially worth photographing, combining the quiet and solemn atmosphere of the shrine with the beauty of the autumn leaves. During the soft light of morning and evening, the maple leaves become even more brilliant in the light, making for a fantastic photo opportunity. We hope you will try to capture a special picture of autumn leaves on the approach to Omiya Hikawa Shrine while feeling the depths of autumn.

Key points for photography

The main focus of the photo should be the high-quality maple trees that line both sides of the long approach to the temple. Visiting early in the season when the leaves are in good condition, before the coloring has fully developed, will allow you to photograph the less-damaged maple trees. You can create a photo with depth by taking close-ups of individual leaves and composing the photo in combination with the torii gate and surrounding structures along the approach to the temple. Since the approach tends to be darker in the early morning, aiming for a slightly sunnier time of day will naturally bring out the colors of the maple trees.

Best viewing and photography timing

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Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 1-407, Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
subject Cherry blossoms, autumn leaves
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Available (paid)
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on December 2, 2023

Route taken on June 14, 2024.

Route taken on November 9, 2024.

November

Omiya Hikawa Shrine|Contrast between green and red colored maple leaves

This photo was taken by contrasting the green leaves spreading above with the brightly colored maple leaves.
November

Omiya Hikawa Shrine|Autumn scenery with torii gate and autumn leaves

This photo was taken looking up from under the torii gate.
Year 2024

Omiya Hikawa Shrine|Color and charm of hydrangea on the approach to Omiya Hikawa Shrine

In this photo, the hydrangea in the foreground is in focus, softly reflecting the approach leading to the back.
December

Omiya Hikawa Shrine|Autumn! A historical path covered with autumn leaves

In this photo, I tried to capture the flowing red maple leaves and the ball blur in the background.
December

Omiya Hikawa Shrine|An approach to the shrine in autumn colors! Beautiful scenery woven by autumn leaves

In this photo, I tried to capture the autumn leaves, red, yellow, and green layered on top of each other.
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