Toda boat race

Toda Racecourse|Scenery of the water surface with beautiful morning glow gradation

Aiming at the surface of the water reflecting the gradation of the morning glow at Toda Racecourse

The starting point of Toda Racecourse is an excellent spot for photographing the beauty of the morning glow. The gradation of the morning glow reflected on the surface of the water, combined with the quiet surface of the water, creates a fantastic scene. In particular, the moment just after sunrise, when the sky turns orange and pink and the light reflects off the water, creates a unique and beautiful scene. Try to capture this special moment of Toda Racecourse in the clear early morning air, along with the serenity, in your photographs. You will be able to capture a memorable shot that combines the realism of a boat race with the beauty of nature.

Key points for photography

The key to photographing the sunrise is to choose a day when there is no wind. If the wind is calm, bridges and start boards will be reflected beautifully on the water surface, allowing you to capture impressive reflections. It is recommended to check the weather and wind conditions and aim for a quiet morning. If it is a warm day, clouds and the morning sun will create beautiful reflections.

Best viewing and photography timing

Recommended times

early morning

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 8-22 Toda Koen, Toda-shi, Saitama
subject morning glow
Admission fee None
Admission Time None
Parking lot Yes (charged) *Not open early in the morning.
Restroom None

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on July 25, 2023

Route taken on March 23, 2024

Route taken on May 10, 2024.

Route taken on July 29, 2024.

Year 2024

Toda Boat Race|Morning tranquility and beautiful reflections on the water

In this photo, I composed the photo around the front platform and was conscious of reflecting the building of Kawaguchi City in the background.
Year 2024

Toda Boat Race|Water Reflections at Toda Boat Race Coloring the Quiet Morning

This photo was taken with the starting plate in the center, the vertical bridge columns in the back, and the Kawaguchi City building in the background in mind for a clean look.
Year 2024

Toda Racecourse|A fantastic morning glow reflection on the water

In this photo, the stand was placed slightly to the left, and the composition was designed so that the view of Kawaguchi City stretching out in the back could be seen clearly.
Year 2024

Toda Racecourse|The quietness of the early morning Beautiful morning glow at Toda Racecourse

In this photo, the starting board is in focus, and the bridge and the buildings in Kawaguchi City in the distant background are blurred to express depth.
Year 2023

Toda Racecourse|Toda Racecourse's hidden superb view! Beautiful reflections in the silence

In this photo, I tried to capture the serene morning glow and straight lines of the racetrack.
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