"Three Wonderful Cool Photo Spots to Experience the Japanese Summer and Tradition on a Date in a Yukata"

[Summer × Japanese] I want to go to a cute and refreshing place ♡

August is just around the corner. Have you already decided on your plans for Obon and summer vacation?

It's extremely hot outside with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees every day, but staying at home all the time is boring! I want to invite my husband and go have fun at a lovely place ♡

If so, I recommend spots where you can feel Japan's [summer and traditional culture] to make it a bit cooler ♩

The three date spots I will introduce this time, which allow you to experience Japan's [summer and tradition], share the following features:

☑ You'll want to wear traditional clothing like yukata

☑ You can take stylish, Instagram-worthy photos

☑ You'll feel a refreshing atmosphere as soon as you arrive

☑ You can feel the essence of summer

These are the common points＊

It's also great to use these places for casual photo shoots or to take material photos for your profile movie, as well as for a date to unwind during wedding preparations or work!

Be sure to add these date spots to your list for this summer ♡

Stylish Spot to Feel Summer and Tradition ① Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

First up is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, famous as a matchmaking shrine, and its wind chime corridor＊

There are over 2,000 wind chimes decorated in the shrine, each attached to a wooden piece where you can write your wishes ♩

"I hope our wedding goes well," "I hope to be happy with him forever." What kind of wishes would you make?

One highlight is that when the wind blows, all the wind chimes start ringing at once＊

The gentle and cool sound of the wind chimes is sure to soothe your hearts ♡

There are many shops around Hikawa Shrine that rent yukata for around 2,000 to 4,000 yen, so it might be lovely to wear one to create memories ♩

➡ Check out the special site for Hikawa Shrine's matchmaking wind chimes here＊

Stylish Spot to Feel Summer and Tradition ② Shoujuin

Shoujuin in Kyoto is also recommended as a summer date spot ♡

This heart-shaped Inome window is very famous and is one of the places often used for pre-wedding photo shoots in traditional clothing＊

While feeling the vibrant summer nature visible through the heart window, wouldn’t it be great to take a photo that resembles a tea party for your profile book? ♡

A summer point of Shoujuin is...

The ceiling painting depicting seasonal flowers ♡

Each frame houses pictures that resemble wind chimes, making it very cute＊ It's a sight that washes your heart just by looking at it ♩

Be sure to visit here with your husband while wearing yukata ♡

➡ Check out Shoujuin's official website here＊

Stylish Spot to Feel Summer and Tradition ③ Arashiyama

Lastly, let me introduce the Kimonoforest at Arashiyama Station in Kyoto ♡

The rows of poles here are made by wrapping fabric of Kyo-yuzen with acrylic, resembling a forest of Kyo-yuzen＊

Don't you think it's a spectacular view that is very vibrant, elegant, and cute? ♡

During the day, you can see the traditional Kyo-yuzen patterns up close, and at night, you can enjoy the illuminated view＊

By the way, the spherical object floating in the pond is the power spot of Arashiyama Station, "Dragon's Atago Pond" ♡

The reflection of the Kyo-yuzen poles in the water is very refreshing and mystical!

When you visit Arashiyama, this is definitely a must-visit photo spot ♩

Where to go and what to do? Start planning now ♡

I introduced three date spots where you can feel Japan's summer and tradition that will make you want to wear yukata and go out＊

If there's one nearby, brides can go for a day trip, or it would be lovely to have an upscale overnight trip with their husbands on matching days off ♡

The date spots introduced this time are also popular on Instagram! Be sure to visit them this summer ♩