Hotaka Shrine | A wind chime with the character for “dream” swaying in the breeze

2026July 2026JulyHotaka ShrineVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)wind chime
A beautiful wind chime inscribed with the character for “dream” at Hotaka Shrine

I took this photo at Hotaka Shrine, carefully composing the shot to highlight the shape of the wind chime and the background so that the character for “dream” written on the strip of paper would look its best.

Date & TimeJuly 25, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationHotaka Shrine
Address6079 Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO1600
Shooting route on the same dayOishi Park →directional marker or indicatorAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto City →directional marker or indicatorIdojiri Historic Site Park →directional marker or indicatorKamisuwa Station →directional marker or indicatorMatsumoto Castle →directional marker or indicatorHotaka Shrine →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

■Featured pages for the current season

7 Must-Visit Kanto Wind Chime Spots
20 selections of sunflower