Early morning in Omiya Hachimangu

street photographyautumn
Written By Giovanni Piliarvu

Early Friday morning, I immersed myself in the stillness of the temple grounds, in one of the main sanctiaries in Suginami ward, still untouched by the day's bustle. The yellow leaves of some majestic ginkgo biloba scattered around, a golden blanket resting after the night's slumber. As the warm rays of the sun began to seep through the branches, they gradually touched the leaves, setting them aglow and awakening the colors that were tucked away for the night. A tranquil haven, time paused, and Omiya Hachimangu bathed in the quiet splendor of dawn.

A traditional Japanese shrine with a carpet of yellow leaves from a large ginkgo tree. The courtyard is quiet and deserted, invoking a serene atmosphere.
Close-up of the pavement at the shrine, showing the contrasting gray paving with yellow ginkgo leaves scattered on and around the cracks.
An older man walks along a path next to a towering ginkgo tree with scattered yellow leaves on the ground, passing by a small outdoor seating area of a shrine.
View of a covered resting area at a shrine, with white streamers hanging and ginkgo trees in the distance catching the afternoon sunlight
Giovanni Piliarvu https://www.giovannipiliarvu.com
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