This photo was taken from directly above the flower hand-watering feature within the temple grounds. Nihonmatsu Temple in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a famous spot for its beautiful hydrangeas. Every year during the rainy season, tens of thousands of hydrangeas bloom simultaneously, coloring the temple grounds and astonishing visitors with their magnificent scale. Particularly, the vast expanse of hydrangeas within the temple grounds is truly overwhelming, their beauty beyond words. The colorful flowers harmonize with the temple's tranquil atmosphere, creating a scene like a painting. The charm of this hydrangea temple lies not only in its sheer scale. Walking along the paths, colorful hydrangeas bloom at your feet, while looking up reveals flowers spreading high above, filling your entire field of vision with their beauty. Particularly striking are the dense clusters of hydrangeas spread throughout the grounds. Wherever you look, hydrangeas catch your eye, their hues delicate and beautiful like art, overwhelming the viewer.
| Date & Time | June 16, 2024 |
| photographer | excuse |
| Location | Nihonmatsuji Temple |
| Address | 1230 Horinouchi, Shioko-shi, Ibaraki |
| Photography Equipment | Galaxy s21+ |
| Shooting route on the same day | Suigo Sawara Ayame Park →directional marker or indicatorNihonmatsuji Temple |
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