Echigo Hills National Park | Hydrangeas and Mountains Seen Through a Wide-Angle Lens

2026July 2026JulyEchigo Hills National ParkNiigata Prefecturehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Pink hydrangeas and mountains photographed from the top of a hill using wide-angle mode at the Echigo Hills National Park

This photo was taken at the Echigo Hills State Park using wide-angle mode to capture a sweeping view of the pink hydrangeas and the surrounding mountains from the top of a hill. It is a landscape photograph with a sense of scale, capturing both the vibrant beauty of the hydrangeas and the mountain ranges of Niigata stretching into the distance in a single frame.

Date & TimeJuly 4, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
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LocationEchigo Hills National Park
Address1950-1 Mitsumata, Miyamoto Higashimachi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
Shooting route on the same dayNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYorii Beach (Niigata) →directional marker or indicatorWithin Niigata Prefecture →directional marker or indicatorFukushima Lake →directional marker or indicatorNiigata Prefectural Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorEchigo Hills National Park →directional marker or indicatorHydrangea Park (Tokamachi City)

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