Popular and photographing spots in Saitama Prefecture

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜Harmony of Wind Chimes Offering Coolness and History

This photo captures the atmosphere of tranquility and loneliness before the sun shines on the wind chimes.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime

Zenchōji Temple｜Escape the clamor and find solace in the lotus-filled tranquility of Zenchōji Temple in early summer

This photo was taken with an eye to showing the entire landscape, including the lotus in the foreground.

Year 2024July 2024JulyZenchōji TempleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotuswind chime

Zenchōji Temple｜The modest beauty of each lotus flower blooming at Zenchōji Temple

In this photo, I focused on the lotus in the foreground and blurred the background to emphasize the presence of the flowers.

Year 2024July 2024JulyZenchōji TempleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotuswind chime

Musashi Iwatsuki's Chief Shrine, Hisuizū Shrine｜The Glow of Red and Blue Wind Chime Scenery at Musashi Iwatsuki's Chief Shrine, Hisuizū Shrine

This photo was taken with the red wind chime placed in the front as the main subject.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiVarious Scenerywind chime

Kuizu-jinja Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki｜Summer Healing: Enjoy the Sound of Wind Chimes at Kuizu-jinja Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsuki

In this photo, the red wind chime is in focus and the background is blurred to emphasize the presence of the wind chime.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiVarious Scenerywind chime

Musashi Province Iwatsuki's Chief Shrine, Kiuizu Shrine｜Summer at Musashi Province Iwatsuki's Chief Shrine, Kiuizu Shrine: Wind Chimes Weaving Cool Sounds and Colors

In this photo, the second blue wind chime from the front is in focus, and the wind chimes in front and behind are blurred to give a sense of depth.

Year 2024July 2024JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiVarious Scenerywind chime

Weeping cherry blossoms in Chūin shining in the morning sun, a serene spring scene

This photo was taken by focusing on the weeping cherry trees and blurring the buildings behind them to highlight the cherry blossoms.

Year 2024March 2024Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry Blossom Draped with Graceful Drooping Weeping Cherry Blossoms

In this photo, I focused on the building sign and blurred the weeping cherry tree in the foreground to create a composition with depth.

Year 2024March 2024Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

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

This photo shows a large ancient lotus taken from above at an angle, so that the yellow part in the middle is slightly visible.

Year 2024June 2024Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ancient lotus village｜A fantastic sight of ancient lotus with pink petals

This photo was taken with the light shining through the pink petals of an ancient lotus.

Year 2024June 2024Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ancient Lotus Village｜Experience the Morning Stillness at Gyoda City's Ancient Lotus Village

This photo shows a large ancient lotus taken directly from the side, emphasizing the beauty of its shape.

Year 2024June 2024Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜Annabelle's fantastic view in the rice paddies of Kazo City, Saitama

This photo was taken by balancing the sunrise, Annabelle, and the rice fields.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜A quiet and beautiful moment to be welcomed on Annabelle Road in the early morning.

This photo was taken from a high position using a stepladder to give a sense of depth.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜Annabelle flowers shine in the early morning countryside

This photo was taken with the sunrise, Annabelle, and rice paddies well placed and in harmony.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

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.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya Hikawa Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kasai Shinsui Midorido｜A spectacular view of hydrangea and sunrise in the early morning

This photo was taken by balancing a combination of hydrangeas, the morning glow, and a bridge in the distance.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kasai Shinsui Greenway

Omiya Daini Park｜Hydrangea Healing Spot in the Forest of Omiya Daini Park

This photo captures a mystical scene of hydrangea and the morning sun in the forest of Omiya No. 2 Park.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kasai Shinsui Midorido｜Kasai Shinsui Midorido: Beautiful reflections of Shirakobato Bridge in the silence

This photo was taken early in the morning, when there was no wind, with the morning glow and the reflection of the bridge.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowKasai Shinsui Greenway

Hydrangea and sunrise on Kasai Shinsui Midorido｜Enjoy the tranquility of Kasai Shinsui Midorido

In this photo, the hydrangea, the morning glow, and the bridge in the distance are arranged harmoniously.

Year 2024June 2024JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kasai Shinsui Greenway

Morning glow reflected on the surface of the water and beautiful scenery of silence

This photo was taken from the bridge to capture the exquisite sky and the reflection of the morning sun on the river.

Year 2024May 2024Mayformer TairasagawaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glow