Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) | A swallowtail butterfly perched on a red spider lily

2026September 2026SeptemberManjusaka (Higanbana)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Saifo-ji Temple (Yokohama)
Photographing a swallowtail butterfly resting on a red spider lily at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama)

This photo was taken at Saikō-ji Temple (Yokohama) and shows a swallowtail butterfly resting on a red spider lily. I aimed to capture the striking combination of the vibrant red spider lily and the butterfly, and took this shot of the swallowtail resting its wings on the flower.

Date & TimeSeptember 13, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationSaifo-ji Temple (Yokohama)
Address2586 Shinwa-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/3200s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same daySagamihara Park →directional marker or indicatorSatoyama Garden →directional marker or indicatorSaifo-ji Temple (Yokohama) →directional marker or indicatorYokohama English Garden

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