Kashōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple｜The Closer You Come, the Greater the Stillness

Year 2025August 2025AugustTenguGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryShakyasan Ryuka-in Maitreya Temple
The main hall of Miroku-ji Temple at Kasyōzan Ryūge-in, along with the giant tengu mask inside, photographed from a slight distance.
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This photograph captures the entire main hall of Kashōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple from a slight distance. I was instantly overwhelmed by the sheer power of the enormous tengu mask visible inside the hall.Kashōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple, a popular photography spot in Gunma Prefecture, features a massive tengu mask enshrined in its main hall that exudes an overwhelming presence. While a direct frontal shot is classic, an angled shot utilizing natural light beautifully highlights the mask's shadows and contours, resulting in a truly powerful photograph. The temple grounds also feature a stone statue of a crow tengu, which pairs exceptionally well with fresh greenery or autumn foliage, making it a recommended spot for capturing photos that truly convey the season.