Year 2025

Ichijyo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)｜Hana-Teisui of Hydrangea taken by F11

This photo was taken from directly above the hydrangea flower handmade water at Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura), and was set at f/11 to ensure that the entire image was in sharp focus.

Year 2025June 2025JuneIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Kozenin｜Jizo surrounded by hydrangea

This photo was taken at Kozenin in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, and shows a gentle scene of Jizo and the hydrangea blooming around it.

Year 2025June 2025JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)Kozenin Temple (Shimane)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

ICHIJO EKAN Sanso (Kamakura)｜The expression of the flower hand-watering ceremony captured in close-up

This photo is a close-up of the hydrangea flower hand-watering basin at Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura), taken from directly above, and captures the delicate expression of the petals.

Year 2025June 2025JuneIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)｜Hana-Temizu in a quiet atmosphere

This photo was taken at Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura) with the beautiful flower handmade water in focus to give a sense of the quiet atmosphere of the surroundings.

Year 2025June 2025JuneIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Ichijyo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)｜Hydrangea flower hand-watering in pulled composition

This photo shows the beautiful hydrangea flower handmade water at Ichijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura), taken from directly above with a slight pull.

Year 2025June 2025JuneIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Jōmyōji Temple｜Pine Trees and the Buildings of Jōmyōji Temple

This photo was taken at Jomyoji Temple, focusing on the magnificent pine tree and intentionally blurring the temple buildings in the background.

Year 2025June 2025JunePure and Exquisite TempleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Ichijō Keikan Mountain Villa (Kamakura) | Hydrangeas and Scenes of Chatting Under Umbrellas

This photograph focuses on the hydrangeas blooming at Keikan Sanso Villa (Kamakura), softly blurring the people chatting under the umbrella in the background.

Year 2025June 2025JuneIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Jomyoji Temple｜The whole of Jomyoji Temple from the entrance

This photo was taken from near the entrance of Jomyoji Temple to capture the overall atmosphere of the temple building.

Year 2025June 2025JunePure and Exquisite TempleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Jōmyōji Temple｜Jōmyōji Temple Through the Azaleas

This photograph was taken by focusing on the azaleas blooming at Jōmyōji Temple and blurring the temple buildings visible in the background.

Year 2025June 2025JunePure and Exquisite TempleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Depth composition of hydrangea, approach and sea

This photo was taken by focusing on the hydrangea in bloom at Seijoin while blurring the approach to the temple and the view of the sea in the distance as a background to create a three-dimensional effect.

Year 2025June 2025JuneJoujou-in Temple (in Kyoto)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Jōjū-in Temple｜Hydrangeas and the Gentle Sea in the Background

This photograph focuses on the hydrangeas at Jōjū-in Temple, softly blurring the approach path and the coastal scenery visible beyond as the background.

Year 2025June 2025JuneJoujou-in Temple (in Kyoto)seaKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Seijoin｜Hydrangea and sea view from Seijoin

This photo was taken from a location up the approach to Seijoin Temple, together with a view of the blooming hydrangea and the sea stretching out behind it.

Year 2025June 2025JuneJoujou-in Temple (in Kyoto)seaKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Jōju-in Temple｜The Approach to Jōju-in Temple Through Hydrangeas

This photograph was taken by focusing on the hydrangeas at Jōjū-in Temple and blurring the approach path extending into the background to create a sense of depth.

Year 2025June 2025JuneJoujou-in Temple (in Kyoto)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Yokosuka Iris Garden｜Iris Blooming Strongly

This photograph captures a field of irises in full bloom in a row at the Yokosuka Shobuen iris garden.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Iris GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Yokosuka Iris Garden｜A Single Iris Blooming in Striking Beauty

This photo was taken by selecting a flower with a particularly beautiful shape from among the many blooming at Yokosuka Shobu Garden.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Iris GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Yokosuka Iris Garden｜The orderly rows of the iris fields

This photograph captures the neatly arranged iris fields at Yokosuka Iris Garden, where the planting layout was exceptionally beautiful and impressive.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Iris GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Yokosuka Iris Garden｜Scenery of quiet waterway

This photo was taken at Yokosuka Shobuen Garden, capturing the tranquil waterway scenery and the serene atmosphere of the waterside.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Iris GardenconduitKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Yokosuka Iris Garden | Panoramic View of the Garden in Full Bloom

This photograph captures the overall scene of countless irises in full bloom at Yokosuka Shobu Garden.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Iris GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Yokosuka Iris Garden｜Pickers' Careful Work

This photo captures the work of a picker organizing flowers at the Yokosuka Iris Garden, and the careful care of the flowers is impressive.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Iris GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Yokosuka Iris Garden｜Pickers facing flowers

This photograph captures a moment of Ms. Tsumeko diligently at work at Yokosuka Shobu Garden.

Year 2025June 2025JuneYokosuka Iris GardenKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris