Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo Ward) | A Duet of Komainu and Hydrangea in Pots

2025.06.16
Year 2025June 2025JuneTokyo Metropolitan areaHakusan Shrine (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures what I felt was a "collaboration between the guardian dogs and the hydrangea in a pot" at Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo Ward).
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This photo captures the hydrangea pot placed before the guardian dogs and the guardian dogs themselves at Hakusan Shrine.Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo Ward is known as a popular photography spot where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and scenes unique to shrines. Especially in early summer, the Hydrangea Festival is held, and hydrangeas blooming throughout the shrine grounds and approach delight visitors' eyes. One of its charms is the opportunity to capture shots combining hydrangeas with komainu guardian dogs, ema votive tablets, and climbing flags, allowing you to aim for shots that evoke a traditional Japanese atmosphere.