22 Iconic Photos from Japan

Written by Tim Blight

Writer, traveller, amateur photographer, teacher. Based in Melbourne and Lahore.

May 1, 2018

22 Iconic Photos from Japan

Japan is a land of evocative, striking landmarks and ancient, understated traditions. All of these make for some amazing, emblematic scenes that are just waiting to be captured by budding photographers. Over the past three months I’ve been writing and vlogging about my experiences in different parts of Japan in spring, but today I’m going to bring together my most iconic photos from Japan, and let the images speak for themselves.

Mount Fuji over Tokyo

Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima

Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo

Osaka Castle

Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine, Osaka

Hiroshima A-bomb dome by night

Downtown Osaka

Nonomiya Temple, Kyoto

Tokyo Metro at rush hour

Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto

 

Harajuku style, Tokyo

Dotonburi, Osaka

Kinkaku-ji, “The Golden Temple”, Kyoto

Cherry Blossoms in Osaka

Itsukushima Temple

Japanese Maple, Kyoto

Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto

Nonomiya Temple, Kyoto

Origami cranes at the Children’s Peace Memorial, Hiroshima

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto

Which one is your favourite? Comment below!

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6 Comments

  1. Simon Proudman

    Some lovely shots there Tim. Particularly like the temple shots and the cherry blossoms. Makes me want to go back to Japan again!

    Reply
    • Tim Blight

      Thanks, Simon! Japan is just gorgeous <3

      Reply
  2. Barbara

    My favourite is the Hiroshima Dome by night – love the reflection- great photos Tim

    Reply
    • Tim Blight

      Thanks Barb, and as always, thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  3. Andrew Boland

    awesome photos Tim, that’s one photogenic country!

    Reply

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