This time I visited Hatogaya Hachiman Shrine. Compared with other, more famous shrines in Japan, it was much quieter here. There weren’t huge crowds, and I didn’t have to keep waiting for people to move out of the way before taking photos. I could take my time walking around and taking pictures, and the whole setting felt very comfortable.
Personally, I think this place is really great for photography. Every angle has a different feel, and every photo comes out looking good. You also don’t have to worry about getting a bunch of strangers in your shots, so you can frame your photos however you want. That’s a big plus! At popular shrines, sometimes you have to wait a long time just to find a good angle, and you still might not get a photo you’re happy with. A quieter place like this lets you really appreciate the surroundings instead.
It was really nice to come across a place like this during the trip. There was no need to rush or squeeze through crowds. I could just walk around and take photos slowly at my own pace. If you also like quieter shrines and want to take some good photos, you’ll feel very comfortable exploring here and can come away with plenty of photos you like.
