Nihonmatsu Temple|Jizō Statue and Annabelle

Year 2025June 2025JuneNihonmatsuji Templehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
This photo taken at Nihonmatsu Temple evoked the feeling of "Jizo and Annabelle."

This photo shows the Jizo statue at Nihonmatsu Temple and Annabelle hydrangeas.Nihonmatsu Temple is a quiet temple nestled in a mountain valley rich with nature. In early summer, hydrangeas bloom throughout the temple grounds. In the area known as the "Hydrangea Grove," visitors can enjoy a stroll surrounded by flowers blooming along a gentle slope. Highlights include the Hydrangea Road, where rice paddies and hydrangeas harmonize, and a corner where a Jizō statue and an Annabelle hydrangea stand together. It's a recommended healing spot for photography enthusiasts.

Date & TimeJune 15, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNihonmatsuji Temple
Address1230 Horinouchi, Shioko-shi, Ibaraki
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1250s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayHattori Noen Hydrangea House →directional marker or indicatorSuigo Itako Iris Garden →directional marker or indicatorNihonmatsuji Temple

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