Popular and photographed spots in Tochigi Prefecture

Futarasan Shrine | A Scenic View of the Shrine with Wind Chimes and a Whimsical Atmosphere

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, with a beautiful wind chime as the main subject and the shrine’s surroundings blurred in the background.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Mashiko Sunflower Field | Sunflower Field and Wooden Benches

This photo was taken from a short distance away and shows a bench placed in the middle of the sunflower field in Mashiko.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Mashiko Sunflower Fieldblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Futarasan Shrine | The Impressive Expressions of the Komainu

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine; I focused on the expression of the komainu and captured a close-up of its face.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Mashiko Sunflower Field | A Side View of Sunflowers Bathed in Light

This photo was taken from the side of a sunflower in the Mashiko Sunflower Field, with the sun shining on it.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Mashiko Sunflower Fieldblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Futarasan Shrine | Summer Wind Chimes Against a Background of Sake Barrels

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, with the wind chime in the foreground as the main subject, while incorporating the rows of sake barrels in the background.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Futarasan Shrine | Rows of Wind Chimes and the Amulet in the Center

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, focusing on the talisman attached to the wind chime in the center of a row of wind chimes lined up side by side.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Futarasan Shrine | A Rabbit Statue Standing Out Against a Dark Background

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, with the rabbit statue as the main subject and the background intentionally darkened.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Futarasan Shrine | Crystal-Clear Wind Chime Glass

I took this photo at Futarasan Shrine, focusing on the glass part of a beautiful wind chime.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Futarasan Shrine | Three Wind Chimes in a Row and a Single Flower in the Center

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, with the focus set on the wind chime in the center of the three hanging there.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A goldfish wind chime with the focus on a white goldfish

This photo was taken at Karasawazawa Shrine, where I lined up some cute goldfish wind chimes and focused on the white goldfish in the background.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawase Shrine | A goldfish wind chime visible through a gap in the cloth

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cute goldfish wind chime peeking through a gap in the fabric.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cute Goldfish Wind Chime Seen from the Front

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cute goldfish wind chime from the front.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Flower-Adorned Hand-Washing Basin Featuring Hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows the flower-adorned hand-washing basin with beautiful hydrangeas floating in it.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Karasawazawa Shrine | Metal Wind Chime Against a Green Background

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, featuring a beautiful metal wind chime set against a backdrop of vibrant greenery.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | Blue Maple Leaves Glowing in the Light

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, looking up from below at the blue maple leaves glistening in the sunlight.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Karasawazawa Shrine | A gentle cascade of wind chimes

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I captured the many wind chimes in a soft, ethereal atmosphere while paying attention to the sense of depth.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cat Napping, Seen Up Close

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I got close to a cat taking a nap and captured this adorable shot of it sleeping.

2026August 2026AugustanimalKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)cat

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Wind Chime with Depth, Viewed from the Side

I took this photo at Karasawa Shrine, looking at the wind chime display from the side and making a conscious effort to capture a sense of depth.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | Shaved Ice Banners and the Summer Blue Sky

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and captures the shaved ice banner standing in front of the rest house, along with the summery blue sky and white clouds.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Karasawazawa Shrine | "Ichigo Ichie" Strawberry Wind Chime

This photo was taken at Karasawazawa Shrine and shows a “Ichigo Ichie” wind chime featuring a cute strawberry design.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime