Shimoda Park | Hydrangeas That Have Just Begun to Bloom

2026June 2026JuneShimoda Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
下田公園(あじさい祭り)の花びらがくるっとした咲き始めの紫陽花

This photo was taken at Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Festival) and captures a close-up of a hydrangea whose petals are still curled up, showing its adorable early-bloom appearance.

Date & Time2026年6月13日
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationShimoda Park
Address3-3-1174, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/320s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayPerry Road →directional marker or indicatorShimoda Park →directional marker or indicatorHakone Glass Forest Museum →directional marker or indicatorOdawara Castle

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