Meiji Jingu Shrine, one of Tokyo’s most prominent Shinto shrines, offered a serene yet vibrant experience this season.
Nestled in a lush forest in the heart of the city, the shrine’s grounds felt like a peaceful retreat. The interplay of light and shadow filtering through the towering trees created a calm, almost sacred atmosphere.
Despite the spiritual stillness of the shrine, there was also a gentle energy in the air. Visitors from around the world quietly made their way along the wooded paths, offering prayers, taking photos, or simply pausing to take in the beauty of the surroundings.
Captured with the GR III, these images reflect the quiet power of nature and the subtle human presence that moves respectfully within it. ■
東京を代表する神社のひとつである明治神宮では、この季節ならではの静けさと鮮やかさが同居していた。
都心にありながら豊かな森に包まれた境内は、街の中の穏やかな避難場所のように感じられる。高く伸びた木々の間から差し込む光と影の重なりが、落ち着いた、どこか神聖な空気をつくっていた。
神社の持つ精神的な静けさの一方で、そこには穏やかな人の気配もあった。世界中から訪れた人々が、木立の道を静かに進み、祈り、写真を撮り、あるいはただ立ち止まって周囲の美しさを受け止めていた。
GR IIIで撮影したこの写真では、自然の静かな力と、その中を敬意をもって行き交う人々の存在を記録した。■
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Location: Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This map shows the approximate area where the photos were taken.
All photos in this article were taken with a RICOH GR III and edited in Lightroom.
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