Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜A moment at a quiet pond decorated with white lilies

Year 2025July 2025JulyKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
This photograph was taken at the lotus pond of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine to document the pure white, well-formed lotus flowers, adding color to the pond scene.
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This photograph was taken as a record of the beautiful, pure white, well-formed lotus flowers found in the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, and is one that adds color to the tranquil pond scene. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture), a representative tourist attraction in Kamakura, is a popular spot where the depth of history and the beauty of nature coexist. The shrine, which is associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, attracts many worshippers, and its grounds are attractive with its stately main shrine, straight approach, and flowers and trees in every season. The lotus flowers of Genpei-ike Pond, which come into full bloom with the arrival of summer, are particularly not to be missed. The white and pink flowers that color the surface of the water add elegance to the scenery of the historic shrine, especially in the morning, creating a fantastic sight. The combination of the lotus flowers with the Taiko Bridge and Torii gate is a popular photo spot, and is also a great location for those seeking a social networking image.