Daichū-ji Temple | A Few Hydrangeas in Bloom

2026June 2026Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A scene I captured at Daichuji Temple, showing the few blooms among the hydrangeas, which were scarce this year

I took this photo at Daichū-ji Temple after spotting a few blooms among the hydrangeas, which were scarce this year.

Date & TimeJune 21, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
Locationtype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara
Address252 Nishiyamada, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensEF24-105mm F4L IS II USM
F value5
suspended solids1/200s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same daytype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara →directional marker or indicatorMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) →directional marker or indicatorMt. Iwafune →directional marker or indicatorAshikaga Flower Park

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