Hondoji Temple|Enjoy the vibrant hydrangea scenery at Hondoji Temple

Year 2024June 2024JuneChiba prefecture (Kantou area)main temple buildingShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures the feeling of "Enjoying the colorful hydrangea scenery at Hondoji Temple."

This photograph captures the beautifully shaped hydrangeas and the surrounding scenery in perfect balance.Hondoji Temple, located in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, is widely known as a hydrangea temple and is beloved by many tourists. Every year, from spring through the rainy season, the colorful hydrangeas adorning the temple grounds reach their peak bloom, captivating visitors. Hondoji's hydrangeas are famous for their beauty and sheer scale, with the hydrangea scenery visible especially around June being truly spectacular.Within Hondoji Temple, there is a walking path called the Hydrangea Road, where hundreds of hydrangea bushes bloom simultaneously. As you walk, vibrant shades of blue, pink, purple, and white hydrangeas catch your eye one after another, creating the sensation of being inside a tunnel of flowers. The path winding through the dense hydrangea foliage offers picture-perfect scenery from every angle, making it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.