Takumi Village (Gunma) | The vivid red of the red spider lilies stands out in a composition with a brightly lit background.

Year 2025September 2025SeptemberTakumi no Sato (Gunma)Manjusaka (Higanbana)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A brightly lit background with clusters of red spider lilies photographed near Takumi Village's "No. 8 Field Buddha"
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This photograph captures spider lilies blooming near the "8th Field Buddha" in Takumi Village. I consciously framed the shot to let the bright background recede, enhancing the vivid red of the flowers. Located in Minakami Town, northern Gunma Prefecture, Takumi Village is a classic satoyama tourism spot featuring tranquil rural landscapes. Workshops offering craft experiences are scattered throughout the area, allowing visitors to create lasting memories through activities like woodworking, pottery, and washi paper making. In autumn, red spider lilies and cosmos flowers color the paths, and the area around the Eighth Field Buddha blooms with brilliant crimson red spider lilies, making it a renowned scenic spot attracting many photography enthusiasts.