Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-san Rakuhōji Temple)|Front view of the gate and hydrangeas

Year 2025June 2025Junehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)
The gate of Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple) and the front view of hydrangeas

This photograph captures the hydrangeas at the front gate of Amabiki Kannon Temple alongside the beauty of the gate structure itself. At Amabiki Kannon, the appeal lies not only in the combination of hydrangeas and architecture, but also in the opportunity to photograph unusual subjects like water lilies, ducks, and white peacocks. Particularly, the hydrangeas floating on the pond change their appearance depending on the light and the amount of mist, allowing visitors to enjoy the differences throughout the day.

Date & TimeJune 21, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)
Address1 Motoki, Sakuragawa-shi, Ibaraki
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value3.2
suspended solids1/1000s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayChiba Park →directional marker or indicatorAmabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

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