Shakabasan Ryuka-in Miroku-ji Temple|The Peaceful Harmony among the Trees

Year 2025August 2025AugustBuddhist statueGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryShakyasan Ryuka-in Maitreya Temple
A quiet photograph of a Buddhist statue against the backdrop of fresh greenery at Kasyōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple

This photograph was taken at Kasyōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple, where I captured a Buddhist statue against a backdrop of fresh greenery.The sight of the Buddha statue harmonizing with nature gave me a sense of calm. At Kasyōzan Ryūge-in Miroku-ji Temple, you can photograph the enormous tengu mask enshrined in the main hall from outside, utilizing natural light and shadows. Additionally, the stone statue of the crow tengu within the temple grounds is a recommended photo spot where you can capture solemn and mystical images with the backdrop of fresh greenery or autumn leaves.

Date & TimeAugust 3, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationShakyasan Ryuka-in Maitreya Temple
Address445 Kamishachi-cho, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/125s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayTanbara Lavender Park →directional marker or indicatorShakyasan Ryuka-in Maitreya Temple →directional marker or indicatorNasataka Observatory Flower Hill →directional marker or indicatorShorinzan Daruma Temple

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