June - Scenic Journey Through Kanto - Capturing Breathtaking Views - Breathtaking Scenery Around Tokyo

Yokohama English Garden｜The splendid approach viewed from the entrance

This photograph captures a sweeping view from the entrance of Yokohama English Garden looking toward the inner grounds.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokohama English GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Fureai Bridge｜Pink Hydrangeas, Sunset Glow, and Tokyo Skytree

This photo captures pink hydrangeas, the sunset, and the Tokyo Skytree together.

Year 2024June 2024Junesuspension bridgeTokyo Metropolitan areahydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Purple carpet of lavender fields spreading in early summer at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office

This photo was taken with the depth of an expansive lavender field in mind.

Year 2024June 2024JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Aroma and Healing Spaces: Lavender Spots at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office

This photo was taken by balancing the lavender, the shed, and the trees so that they are in harmony with each other.

Year 2024June 2024JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koga Kouhou Park｜The Big Blooming Ooga Lotus: The Summer Attraction of Koga Kouhou Park

In this photo, I found a beautifully shaped Ooga lotus and captured its delicate form from right beside it.

Year 2024June 2024JuneFurukawa Kouhou Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)lotus

Furukawa Kōbō Park｜The Magnificence That Reaches the Heavens Furukawa Kōbō Park's Ōga Lotus

For this photo, I looked for a tall, growing Ooga lotus and photographed it looking up from below.

Year 2024June 2024JuneFurukawa Kouhou Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)lotus

Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)｜A Summer Tradition: Enchanting Water Flowers Floating on the Surface

In this photo, I was conscious of the harmony between the underwater flowers in the foreground and the fresh greenery in the background.

Year 2024June 2024Junehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)｜Savoring the Beauty of the Rainy Season Amabiki Kannon's Hydrangea Festival and Flowers in the Water

In this photo, I tried to balance the underwater flowers in the foreground with the buildings and background in the background.

Year 2024June 2024Junehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

Isoyama Shrine｜A fantastic early summer festival at Isoyama Shrine with lanterns and hydrangeas

In this photo, I focused on the hydrangea in the foreground and blurred the hydrangea approach in the background to create a three-dimensional effect.

Year 2024June 2024JuneTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Isoyama Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ohchuji Temple｜The beauty of hydrangeas at Ohchuji Temple, where history and nature are in harmony

This photo is an overall view of the entrance area of Daechu-ji Temple.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isoyama Shrine｜A fantastic early summer moment at Isoyama Shrine, decorated with lanterns and hydrangeas

This photo was composed to emphasize a sense of depth by capturing the approach lined with hydrangeas from the front.

Year 2024June 2024JuneTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Isoyama Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daichu-ji Temple｜Enjoy the vibrant hydrangeas at Daichu-ji Temple, enveloped in tranquility

This photo was taken with the hydrangea near the entrance of Daechu-ji Temple as the main subject and in focus in the foreground.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daichu-ji Temple｜The fantastical Daichu-ji Temple, where hydrangeas and gates weave a magical tapestry during the rainy season

This photo was taken near the entrance to Daechu-ji Temple, with the hydrangea in the foreground in focus.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Early Summer Morning in Mizumoto Park｜Ancient lotus illuminated by the morning sun reveals the serene beauty of Mizumoto Park

This photo was taken at sunrise time with an ancient lotus blooming in the morning sun.

Year 2024June 2024Juneancient lotusmorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

A moment of serenity in Mizumoto Park with the morning sun and hydrangea

This photo was taken through a hydrangea lit by the morning sun.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mizumoto Park｜Mizumoto Park, a spectacular spot for viewing hydrangea and sunrise from the bridge

This photo is a well-balanced composition of hydrangeas, bridge reflections, and the morning glow.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mizumoto Park｜Ancient lotus shines delicately in the early morning light.

This photo was taken by zooming in on an ancient lotus basking in the morning sun.

Year 2024June 2024Juneancient lotusmorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mizumoto Park｜Reflection of diamond-like bridge and sunrise

This photo was taken in early summer, just as the sun was rising in the middle of the bridge, allowing us to capture a beautiful morning glow and reflection.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Park

Mizumoto Park｜Quiet morning in Mizumoto Park with a spectacular view of hydrangea and sunrise

This photo was taken by focusing on the hydrangea in the foreground and blurring the reflection of the bridge in the background.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ancient lotus village｜Beautiful scenery of ancient lotus shining with the morning sun

This photo shows a large ancient lotus taken from above at an angle, so that the yellow part in the middle is slightly visible.

Year 2024June 2024Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)