Nihonmatsu Temple｜Hydrangea Temple A sea of flowers spreading across the quiet temple grounds

2024.06.23
Year 2024June 2024JuneNihonmatsuji TempleShrines, Temples, Castleshydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
At Nihonmatsu Temple, a photo capturing the feeling of "a sea of flowers spreading through the quiet temple grounds."
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This photo captures the round, adorable hydrangeas from the top of the hill looking down.Nihonmatsu Temple, located in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is renowned as a hydrangea temple. Every year during the rainy season, the hydrangeas adorning the temple grounds burst into full bloom simultaneously, and you'll be amazed by the sheer scale. The hydrangeas spreading throughout the temple grounds are particularly overwhelming. The colorful blooms harmonize perfectly with the temple's tranquility, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful scene that feels like viewing a single painting.