Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)｜Ema and the soft light of autumn leaves

2025.11.11

A photograph taken at Yakou-in Temple (Mount Takao), softly blurring the autumn leaves illuminated by light through an ema votive tablet to create a fantastical effect.

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This photo was taken at Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao) to show the light shining through the maple leaves, with the ema (votive tablet) in focus and the background blurred to create a soft atmosphere.

Date: November 7, 2025
Photographer: Mr. Pon
Location:Yakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)
Address: 2177 Takao-cho, Hachioji City, Tokyo
Photographic equipment:Canon EOS R
Lens:EF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value: 4
SS: 1/833s
ISO: 400
The same day's shooting route:Mt. Takao (Mt. Takao)　→directional marker or indicatorYakuoin Temple (Mt. Takao)　→directional marker or indicatorTama River (Ome)　→directional marker or indicatorSeiryu Garden Sawanoi Garden　→directional marker or indicatorMt. Ontake (a mountain)　→directional marker or indicatorMusashi Ontake Shrine (Mt. Mitake)