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November 2025. By Jacob Hubertus.
Pentax K3 III Monochrome / Pentax HDFA 24-70mm.
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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
Fragments from early November ‘25. Västmanland, Sweden. By Jacob Hubertus.
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November 2025. By Jacob Hubertus. Pentax K3 III Monochrome / Pentax HDDA 15mm Limited. Follow me on Instagram
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
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
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
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
