Popular and photographing spots in Saitama Prefecture

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜The wind chime in the center is the main subject and is softly blurred.

In this photo at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I tried to create a soft atmosphere by focusing on the wind chime in the center and softly blurring the surrounding area.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime

Nambada Castle Park｜A close-up of an ancient lotus that brings out the delicacy of its petals

This photo was taken at Nambada Castle Park, getting much closer to the ancient lotus flower to carefully bring out the delicacy and color gradation of the petals.

Year 2025July 2025Julyancient lotusSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusNambada Castle Park

Nambada Castle Park｜An expansive composition with a bird's eye view of the ancient lotus pond and nature

This photo, taken as a bird's-eye view of the entire ancient lotus pond in Nambada Castle Park, is a well-balanced shot of the spreading lotus landscape and the surrounding nature.

Year 2025July 2025Julyancient lotusSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusNambada Castle Park

Nambada Castle Park｜Silence of water lilies and light on the water surface

This photo was taken in Nambada Castle Park of water lilies blooming in a pond under soft natural light, and was composed with the serenity of the flowers on the surface of the water in mind.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)pygmy waterlily (Nymphaea tetragona)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nambada Castle Park

Cute sunflower that bloomed a little

This photo was taken in natural light to convey the lovely impression of a well-shaped sunflower found in a field near Nambada Castle Park, standing a little.

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Saitama｜Aggressive sunflowers blooming strongly.

In this photo, I tried to capture the powerful blooming sunflowers I encountered in a field near Nambada Castle Park, using composition and angles to convey an aggressive atmosphere.

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Saitama Prefecture｜Summer sunflowers against the backdrop of blue houses

This photograph of sunflowers blooming in a field near Nambada Castle Park, with a blue house in the background, was composed with summery contrast in mind.

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kisei General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜Morning Tranquility and Hydrangea Road

This photograph was taken during the quiet hours of early morning on the hydrangea road surrounding Kisei General Gymnasium Fuji Arena, capturing the refreshing scenery unique to times when few people are around.

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

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 2025June 2025Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

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.

Year 2025June 2025Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

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.

Year 2025June 2025Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Satte Gongen-do｜A Sea of White Annabelle Hydrangeas

This photograph captures a pure and striking landscape of white Annabelle hydrangeas blooming profusely at Katsute Gongen-do, framed within a composition that emphasizes expansiveness.

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendohydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

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.

Year 2025June 2025Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Lavender with Plenty of Sky and Morning Sun

This photo was taken at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office, capturing the gentle morning sunlight filtering through the lavender with a composition that includes a generous portion of sky.

Year 2025June 2025JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Lavender Road with Depth

This photo was taken from a slightly lower angle at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office to capture the sense of depth as the Lavender Road stretches out ahead.

Year 2025June 2025JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Lavender and Doors Glowing in the Morning Sun

This photograph captures a scene at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office, taken in the early morning light with the sun behind the camera, showing a door visible in the distance through a field of lavender.

Year 2025June 2025JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Morning Rest Area and Gentle Light

This photograph captures the lavender and the rest area beyond it at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office, taken at the moment when the morning sun faintly peeks through the shade.

Year 2025June 2025JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kisei General Gymnasium Fuji Arena | Depth-of-field composition with rice paddies in focus

This photo was taken on Annabelle Road at Kisei General Gymnasium Fuji Arena, focusing on the rice field in the center and blurring the hydrangeas and buildings above and below.

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜Low angle showing side view

This photo was taken from a low angle of Annabelle Road in the Fuji Arena of the Kisai General Gymnasium, so that the sides of the Annabelle can be seen clearly.

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

Kisei General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜Hydrangeas and Building Balance Composition

This photograph was taken on Annabelle Road at Kisei General Gymnasium Fuji Arena, carefully composed to balance Annabelle and the building visible in the background.

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena