Kawasaki Daishi｜Festival scenes woven by lanterns and the main hall

Year 2025July 2025JulyKawasaki DaishiLanternsKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery
A photograph capturing the large lantern and the main hall in the background together at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival, blending the festival and temple scenery.
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This photograph captures the large hanging lanterns and the main hall architecture beyond them at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival, blending the festival and temple scenery into one shot. Known as a summer tradition, the "Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival" is a popular event held in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Within the temple grounds, approximately 900 varieties of wind chimes, sent from all over Japan, are lined up in rows, numbering in the thousands. Each time the wind blows, the delicate tones unique to each material resonate, soothing visitors' hearts. Simply walking the streets offers a refreshing coolness. Highlights include uniquely designed wind chimes featuring daruma dolls, Mount Fuji, animals, and more. Each design is striking, making them irresistible subjects for photos. Particularly photogenic is the scene created by the light filtering through the gaps between the hanging wind chimes and the shadows they cast. The harmony between the historic main hall, the five-story pagoda, and the wind chimes is another charm unique to this place. This event is highly recommended for those seeking a day trip or a photogenic summer day.