Kita-in Temple|A quiet view of the impressive stone statues of 500 arhats with light shining through

2026February 2026FebruaryimageKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious Scenery
A quiet view of the moment the light hits the stone statues of the Five Hundred Arhats at Kita-in Temple, bringing out their expressions and textures.

This photograph, taken at Kita-in Temple, captures the moment when light hits the Five Hundred Arhats statues and the expressions and textures of the stone statues come to life, creating a sense of serenity.

Date & TimeFebruary 28, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)
Address1-20-1, Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/400s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same daythe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowager →directional marker or indicatorKita Ward (Tokyo Metropolitan Area)

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