Niigata’s Principal Shrine, Hakusan Shrine | Lotus Flowers Blooming Against the Backdrop of the Shrine Buildings

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus
A beautifully shaped lotus flower photographed against the backdrop of the building behind it at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, and features a beautifully shaped lotus flower with the shrine buildings in the background. The way the shrine buildings and the lotus flower overlap conveys the unique Japanese atmosphere of Hakusan Shrine and the beauty of the seasonal flowers.

Date & TimeJuly 4, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine
Address1-1 Ichibanbori-dori-cho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO200
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