Kawaguchi Shrine|Cherry blossoms behind the shrine gate

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawaguchi Shrinecherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures what I felt was "the cherry blossom behind the shrine gate" at Kawaguchi Shrine.

This photograph captures the cherry tree standing directly behind the temple gate of Kawaguchi Shrine. It was a place where, alongside the gate's presence, one could feel the solemn spring atmosphere characteristic of a shrine. Kawaguchi Shrine is a tranquil shrine enveloped in a quiet air. Come spring, the cherry blossoms blooming just behind the temple gate harmonize with the shrine buildings' presence, adding gentle spring colors to the sacred atmosphere.

Date & TimeApril 8, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKawaguchi Shrine
Address6-15, Kanayama-cho, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayAsukayama Park →directional marker or indicatorKawaguchi Shrine

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