Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Orange and Yellow Wind Chimes

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime
A wind chime with an orange-and-yellow gradient, photographed at Hakusan Shrine, the guardian shrine of Niigata

This photo was taken at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata, and features wind chimes with an orange-to-yellow color gradient. The warm hues of the wind chimes are beautiful, making this a quintessentially summery shot that adds a splash of color to the shrine grounds.

Date & TimeJuly 4, 2026
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
ISO800
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