
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 & Time | April 27, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Daitenbaku Shrine (Hanyu City) |
| Address | 2-8-32 Kita, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/640s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Daitenbaku 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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