Daibo Hachiman Shrine | A Japanese umbrella visible at the end of the wind chime path

2026August 2026AugustJapanese umbrellaDaibo Hachiman ShrineVarious SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
A distant Japanese umbrella sculpture, viewed from beneath the wind chime walkway at Daibo Hachiman Shrine

This photo was taken at Taiho Hachiman Shrine, looking up from beneath a pathway lined with wind chimes toward a Japanese umbrella sculpture visible in the distance. I captured this summery shrine scene—created by the wind chimes and Japanese umbrella—using a composition that conveys a sense of depth.

Date & TimeAugust 8, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationDaibo Hachiman Shrine
Address667 Taiho, Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/400s
ISO800
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