This photograph captures the serene atmosphere of the hydrangea and the rather dark lanterns in the background at Kozenin Temple in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture. Kozenin Temple in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, is a recommended spot to enjoy hydrangeas in a quiet atmosphere. Blue and purple hydrangeas bloom in the precincts of the temple, and the scenery is very impressive, harmonizing with the moss-covered lanterns and Jizo statues. This is a perfect place for those who want to quietly feel the changing of the seasons in a space that is not too gorgeous but somewhat calming.
| Date & Time | June 6, 2025 |
| photographer | without batting an eyelid |
| Location | Kozenin Temple (Shimane) |
| Address | 401, Yasuyuki Ryoke, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama, Japan |
| Photography Equipment | Canon EOS R |
| lens | Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM |
| F value | 2.8 |
| suspended solids | 1/1667s |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shooting route on the same day | Kasai Shinsui Greenway →directional marker or indicatorpath through the trees →directional marker or indicatorKozenin Temple (Shimane) →directional marker or indicatorNemunoki Park |
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