Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo Ward) | Komainu, Ema, and Hydrangeas

Year 2025June 2025JuneTokyo Metropolitan areaHakusan Shrine (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A photo taken at Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo Ward) that evoked the feeling of "komainu, ema, and hydrangeas."

This photograph captures the komainu guardian dogs, ema votive plaques, and hydrangea pots at Hakusan Shrine. Located in Bunkyo Ward, Hakusan Shrine is a popular spot for photography enthusiasts seeking traditional Japanese scenes. In early summer, the Hydrangea Festival is held, and the hydrangeas blooming throughout the shrine grounds and approach blend beautifully with the shrine's landscape.