Komine Shrine

Komine Shrine

Walking along the approach to Komine Shrine with autumn leaves reflected in the pond and silence

Komine Shrine is a place of tranquility and mystery to visit during the season of autumn leaves. The mountains surrounding the shrine and the trees along the approach to the shrine turn red and yellow, and visitors can feel the deepening of autumn in the tranquil atmosphere. Especially during the fall foliage season, the colored trees reflected in the pond on the temple grounds are beautiful and popular among photographers. A walk in the clear morning air is a pleasant experience, and the charm of the temple is that you can take the time to enjoy nature as you visit the shrine. This is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy the autumn leaves in peace and quiet and spend a relaxing time.

Key points for photography

The key to taking photographs is to take your time and not try to visit all of the many photo spots scattered throughout the shrine grounds at once. The garden of Komine Shrine has many highlights such as ponds, bridges, stone lanterns, and groves of trees, and their expressions change dramatically depending on where you stand and how the light falls. When you find a spot of interest while walking around, it is recommended to stop for a moment to compose your shot and adjust the background before releasing the shutter. During the fall foliage season, the reflections on the pond are especially beautiful, so it is important to wait for the moment when the surface of the water calms down. During the morning hours, there are fewer people and the light is softer, so you can take pictures in a calm atmosphere. The entire grounds are quiet, so by taking your time and not rushing around, you will be able to capture the mysterious autumn foliage scenery that is unique to Komine Shrine in a satisfying way.

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

秋

Recommended times

昼

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 3027 Kusaku, Kanuma-shi, Tochigi
subject leaves turning red
Admission fee Yes
Admission Time Yes
Parking lot Yes
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on November 17, 2024.

Route taken on November 8, 2025.

November

Komine Shrine｜Sublime view of waterfall and maple trees

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine with a large waterfall running through the shrine grounds and maple trees dyed bright red, combining a solemn atmosphere with the colors of autumn.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Autumn colors reflected in the waterfall and pond

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, with the waterfall in the precincts as the main feature, combined with a pond and maple leaves in autumn. The flow of water and the colors of the season are in beautiful harmony.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Harmony of Autumn Leaves and Waterfall

This photograph was taken at the Komine Shrine, focusing on the colorfully tinted autumn leaves and waterfalls, and represents a landscape where the beauty of nature and the serenity of the shrine come together.
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November

Komine Shrine｜A view of the shrine grounds surrounded by autumn leaves

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, where hedges, waterfalls, and colorful autumn leaves were incorporated into a single image, creating a lively and deep autumn scene.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Azalea and Waterfall Autumn Scenery

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, combining azaleas in red with a waterfall, giving it a moist, autumnal feel.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Autumn scene with pond and trees

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, incorporating azalea foliage, a pond, and the surrounding trees in a balanced manner, creating a peaceful and serene autumn scene.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Composition of autumn leaves looking down

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, looking down on the azaleas and colorful autumn leaves from a high vantage point, and is one of those pictures where you can enjoy the beautiful overall composition and depth of the image.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Harmony of straw-bale roofs and autumn leaves

This photo, taken at the Komine Shrine, shows a straw-framed building and maple leaves in autumn, seen over a hedge, and shows the harmony of tradition and the season.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Waterfall flowing through a gap between maples

This photograph, taken at the Komine Shrine, shows a waterfall flowing through a gap in the maple leaves, and the composition is simultaneously powerful and serene in its natural beauty.
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November

Kofu Shrine｜Autumn scenery with swaying pampas grass

This photograph was taken at Kofu Shrine, capturing pampas grass against a backdrop of autumn leaves. The swaying grass heads in the autumn light create a poetic atmosphere.
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November

Komine Shrine｜A view of the harmony of maple trees and waterfalls

This photo was taken at the Komine Shrine, where the bright red maple leaves and the cascading waterfall were photographed together, creating a striking fusion of motion and stillness.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Foliage in the foreground and the depth of the waterfall in the background

In this photo, at the Komine Shrine, the well-shaped maple tree in the foreground is in focus and the waterfall in the background is blurred to create depth and a soft atmosphere.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Azalea and waterfall in autumnal style

This photo was taken at the Komine Shrine, combining the reddish azalea foliage with a waterfall, creating a beautiful harmony of colors and flowing water.
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November

Kofu Shrine｜Autumn Foliage View Over the Thatch Roof

This photograph captures the autumn foliage and thatched roof at Kofu Shrine through a hedge, depicting a scene where Japanese sentiment and the colors of autumn overlap.
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November

Kofu Shrine｜Overlapping Gradations of Autumn Leaves

This photograph was taken at Kofu Shrine, capturing the autumn foliage of azaleas against the backdrop of a hedge's autumn colors and vibrant trees. The layered interplay of hues is particularly striking.
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November

Kofu Shrine｜The bustling spectacle of overlapping autumn leaves

This photograph captures the overlapping hues of the hedge and maple leaves at Kofu Shrine, offering a vivid glimpse of autumn's vibrant colors and bustling atmosphere.
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November

Kofu Shrine｜The depth of autumn leaves glimpsed through the pines

This photograph was taken at Kofu Shrine, focusing on the pine tree in the foreground to capture the dense cluster of autumn foliage on the hedge and maple trees, resulting in a composition with a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Foliage and waterfall viewed over a pond

This photo was taken at the Komine Shrine from a distance across the pond, showing the autumn leaves and the waterfall, a peaceful autumn scene with pleasant colors and sounds reflected on the surface of the water.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Silence of straw roofs and autumn leaves

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine with maple leaves in the foreground and a straw roof in the background, blurred to create a quiet scene with a Japanese flavor.
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November

Komine Shrine｜Torii gate and autumn leaves

This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, a collaboration of the torii gate and the red and orange autumn leaves, representing the beauty of a typical Japanese autumn landscape.
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