Ōtenpaku Shrine|Wisteria Shining Like Jewels

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Daitenbaku Shrine (Hanyu City)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower
At Ōtenpaku Shrine, a photograph that made me feel like "wisteria shining like jewels."

This photograph captures the moment when the beautifully shaped wisteria blossoms blooming within the shrine grounds glow like jewels, translucent in the sunlight. When the spring breeze gently blows, the wisteria blossoms begin to bloom quietly at Ōtenpaku Shrine in Hanyū City. The clusters of flowers hanging near the torii gate sway gently like a purple veil, casting soft shadows along the approach. It is a place where one can step away from the bustle of people and entrust one's heart to the tranquility of the season.

Date & TimeApril 27, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationDaitenbaku Shrine (Hanyu City)
Address2-8-32 Kita, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/640s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayDaitenbaku Shrine (Hanyu City) →directional marker or indicatorTamashiki Shrine →directional marker or indicatorHanyu Suigo Park →directional marker or indicatorMusashi Hill Forest Park

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