This photograph captures the fortune-drawing area at Hakusan Shrine, framed through beautiful purple hydrangeas. Located in Bunkyo Ward, Hakusan Shrine creates photogenic scenes where seasonal flowers blend with the shrine's solemn atmosphere. Particularly in early summer, the Hydrangea Festival is held, showcasing the charming collaboration between the guardian dogs, votive tablets, climbing flags, and hydrangeas.
- Date of shooting: June 14, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Hakusan Shrine (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
- Address: 5-31-26 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/1600s
- ISO: 800
