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Gatehouse to Shrine (Enoshima Island, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Pref., Japan)

Zuishinmon, the gatehouse at the top of the first set of stairs, just past the grand torii gate, is modeled after the mythical Dragon King Castle (Ryugu-jo) that is depicted in the Japanese folktale “Urashima Taro.”

The kanji characters used for Zuishinmon (瑞心門) literally mean “pure” + “heart” + “gate” and named as such in hope that the hearts of visitors will be purified as they pass through the gate as they approach the shrines atop the island.

In this shot, we can also enjoy the sight of chochin paper lanterns that have been put out for the New Year’s holidays and used to light up the winding stairs leading to the top of the island.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 28 mm ISO 100 for 1 sec. at ƒ/22

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Un rêve suspendu 📷 @donlope01 🇫🇷 J'ai toujours tendance à chercher les sujets les plus rares. Mais la rareté ne fait pas la beauté d'une photo. Quoi de plus commun qu'un pissenlit ? Mais avec la rosée matinale et le soleil levant en arrière plan, le résultat est plutôt sympa ! 🇬🇧 I always tend to look for the rarest subjects. But rarity does not make a photo beautiful. What's more common than a dandelion? But with the morning dew and the rising sun in the background, the result is quite nice! #flowersandmacro #bokeh_addicts #greengrammers #nature_brilliance #ethereal_moods #cupoty #gottalove_a_ #nuts_about_nature #the_mirror_of_our_souls #the_gallery_of_magic #batpixs_nature #natures_moods #duskmac #angelandflowers_ #Colors_of_day_macro #top_macro #shootpentax #fiftyshades_of_nature https://ift.tt/25z1RdC

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Cherry Blossoms & Mt. Fuji

Location: Oi Yume-no-Sato Park, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 14:16 February 28, 2023

Oimachi is a very small town near Odawara that features a park at the top of a small mountain that has a 19-hectare park of cherry trees supported and maintained by local volunteers.

Oi Yume-no-Sato Park is only about a 15-minute taxi ride from Shin-Matsuda Station on the Odakyu Line, or a 60- to 70-minute drive from Tokyo on the Tomei Expressway. Parking is available for free nearby at the farmers’ market.

Looking west from the peak of the park, you have a panoramic view that includes Kawazu-sakura cherry blossoms, which bloom between mid-February through early March, the neighboring town of Kaiseimachi, and a great view of Mt. Fuji.

Although the park has picnic tables, most visitors lay out a picnic blanket and enjoy a nice bento under the trees. The park was not crowded during my visit  from about noon until sunset. This small and relatively unknown park allows you to take your time and enjoy the views, breath the fresh air, and enjoy the chirping of different birds feeding on the cherry blossom nectar.

The park is pet-friendly, has restrooms, a playground for children, and lots of space to walk around where you can get some nice photos without the huge crowds.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 48 mm ISO 100 for 1/1000 sec. at ƒ/11

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Mt. Fuji Across the Bay (Enoshima Island, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Pref., Japan)

On a clear day, you can catch a view of Mt. Fuji on the other side of Sagami Bay from the western shore of Enoshima Island.

According to visibility records maintained by the city of Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, you’ll have the best chance of seeing Mt. Fuji in its entirety between November and February.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 88 mm ISO 100 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/11

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Towering Lighthouse on Cape

Location: Cape Tsumeki, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Date: January 25, 2023

The Tsumekizaki Lighthouse (爪木崎灯台) was built in 1937 and rises 17.32 m (17.32 ft) above ground level and 37.83 m (124.11 ft) above sea level.

The lighthouse is only a 10-minute walk from the Cape Tsumeki parking lot. It’s a flat approach, so even if you have mobility issues, it is still easily accessible.

On a clear day, you can see eight of the inhabited islands that are as far as 10 km (6.21 mi) offshore of the Izu Peninsula and are still accessible by ferry.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/5.6

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Enoshima Grand Torii Gate (Enoshima Island, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Pref., Japan)

At the end of the Benzaiten Nakamise-dori Street, the Grand Torii gate of Enoshima Shrine will quickly come into view.

The vivid, vermilion lacquered torii is the gateway to the large Enoshima Shrine complex that consists of three main shrines located at the top of a winding set of stairs.

The original vermilion torii gate was built 1805, and rebuilt in 1936 as a gift from Toshiko Hayashi–the headmistress of the Yamada School of Koto (a Japanese half-tube zither instrument that has thirteen strings made of twisted silk), which was founded sometime between 1781 and 1801.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 37 mm ISO 100 for 30 sec. at ƒ/29

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Sunlit Cape and Fishing Port under Cloudy Sky

Location: Mt. Kinkan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 14:53 January 31, 2023

With the help of a telephoto lens, the peak of Mt. Kinkan offers a clear view of Cape Mihama, which stretches south to north creating the calm and sandy shores of Heda Port located on the eastern coast of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Cape Mihama has several attractions for photographers and visitors including Heda Lighthouse, Mihama Beach, which includes a turtle breeding ground, a museum, bait shops for fishing, Morokuchi Shrine, and lovely views of Mt. Fuji.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 73 mm ISO 100 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/13

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Coastline and Columnar Joints

Location: Cape Tsumeki, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Date: January 25, 2023

This view of the western side of Cape Tsumeki reveals hexagonal, geometric patterns of columnar joints that formed when lava cooled and hardened after an ancient underwater volcanic eruption.

Among many other natural wonders, this location of columnar joints has been included in the Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ① 48 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/4.5 ② 105 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/10

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Spotlights on the Bay

Location: Mt. Daruma, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 14:50 January 31, 2023

The peak of Mt. Daruma (982 m/3,221 ft) is most famous for its panoramic views of Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji, which lies due west.

On this hike, however, Mother Nature presented me with an alternative view of sunbeams forming “stage lights” on the eastern shores of the Izu Peninsula.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 45 mm ISO 100 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/13

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Shades of Pink

Location: Oi Yume-no-Sato Park, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 17:05 February 28, 2023

From atop the peak of Oi Yume-no-Sato Park, you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the stepped slope of early-blooming cherry blossoms.

If you wait until evening, you can enjoy varying shades of pink as the setting sun breaks through the nearby woodland trees.

Be forewarned that the park is surrounded by woodlands of cedar trees, so if you are like me, you should probably wear a mask or at least stock up on antihistamine medication if you suffer from hay fever!

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 58 mm ISO 10,000 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/20

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View from Mountain Peak

Location: Kinkanzan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 13:04 January 31, 2023

View of the cities Numazu and Shimizu located on the coast of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, with a clear view of Awashima Island in the center.

This shot was taken from the peak of Mt. Kinkan (elevation 816 m/2,677 ft) in the northeastern region of the Izu Peninsula.

The trailhead to this peak is located near the Daruyama Kogen Resthouse parking lot, which is about a 2.5-hour drive from central Tokyo.

The hike to the peak is not very difficult, but is a bit steep in some sections. There  were patches of snow on the trail with several locations becoming quite muddy. If you visit on a clear day, Mt. Fuji can be seen to the north.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 88 mm ISO 100 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/13

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Shopping Street to Shrine (Enoshima Island, Kanagawa Pref., Japan)

Shot taken halfway up Benzaiten Nakamise-dori Street where you get a peek of the large vermilion torii gate where visitors begin their ascent to the shrines, temples, and gardens atop Enoshima Island in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

This long, narrow street begins with the bronze torii gate (see previous post) and ends at the huge vermilion torii gate you can see in this shot.

The street is lined with many old mom-and-pop shops selling traditional Japanese dishes, fresh seafood, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. There are also ryokan (traditional Japanese-style inns), western hotels, onsen (hot spring baths), and several narrow alleyways leading to small beaches and coves.

The term “Nakamise-dori” is actually the name of any street close to a shrine or temple that has come into being to serve the needs of visitors, tourists, and parishioners of temples and shrines since ancient times. This street, like many Nakamise streets, still retains its retro vibes, and hasn’t changed much since my first visit over 30 years ago.

This shot was taken at 5:30 in the morning, and even then, I had to wait for a clear shot as a newspaper delivery bike was buzzing by and New Year’s holiday visitors were already starting to make their way to the shrines atop the island.

On a normal weekend, the street is packed with both local visitors, tourists from outside of the prefecture, and foreign tourists from all over the world. The island is only a 60- or 70-minute train ride from Tokyo  making it an easy and affordable destination for a one-day excursion.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 68 mm ISO 100 for 60 sec. at ƒ/22

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Botanical Garden & Greenhouse

Location: Cape Tsumeki, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Date: January 25, 2023 @ 8:54 a.m.

The Tsumekizaki Flower Park includes a greenhouse where you can appreciate tropical fruits and subtropical plants such as bananas, papaya, bougainvillea, and pandanus (screw pine or screw palm).

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 45 mm ISO 100 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/5.0