This photograph captures the vibrant atmosphere of the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival, where colorful Daruma wind chimes in red, white, and other hues are displayed in a lively mix. Held only during summer at Kawasaki Daishi, a famous spot in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, this festival soothes the hearts of many visitors.The temple grounds are densely hung with approximately 900 varieties of wind chimes from across Japan. Each time the wind blows, different sounds intertwine, spreading a pleasant coolness. Among them are wind chimes featuring motifs like Daruma dolls, Mount Fuji, and animals, making them visually enjoyable as well.The scenery, harmonizing with the historic five-story pagoda and main hall, is a must-see for photography enthusiasts. The patterns cast by the shadows of the hanging wind chimes on the ground are fantastical and highly praised on social media. Why not visit this summer specialty event, where you can forget the heat and enjoy yourself?
- Date: July 20, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Kawasaki Daishi
- Address: 4-48 Daishi-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/500s
- ISO: 200
