June 2026

Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | Hydrangea Festival Banners and Hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) to capture the seasonal atmosphere, showing the Hydrangea Festival banners and the hydrangeas at the foot of the slope.

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Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | Hydrangeas blooming on both sides of the stairs

This photo was taken on Mt. Taihei (Ajisai-zaka) and captures the scene of the steps on the sloping path and the hydrangeas blooming on either side—a view that epitomizes Ajisai-zaka.

2026June 2026JuneMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | Beautiful Hydrangeas Drenched in Rain

This photo was taken at Taheiyama (Ajisai-zaka), capturing the beautifully shaped, rain-drenched hydrangeas against the misty backdrop of the rainy season.

2026June 2026JuneMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | A Woman Climbing the Stairs and Hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Taheiyama (Ajisai-zaka) and captures a woman wearing a hat climbing the stairs alongside hydrangeas, depicting the scene at Ajisai-zaka.

2026June 2026JuneMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | Stairs, Hydrangeas, and a Torii Gate

This photo was taken at Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) from a slight distance, capturing the staircase, the hydrangeas blooming alongside it, and the torii gate all in the same frame.

2026June 2026JuneMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | Hydrangea Stairs and a Torii Gate Captured Through a Telephoto Lens

This photo was taken at Taheiyama (Ajisai-zaka). I used a telephoto lens to capture the hydrangea-lined stairs and the torii gate from a distance, focusing on creating a sense of depth and perspective.

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Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | Hydrangea Slope Glistening in the Sunlight

This photo was taken at Taheiyama (Ajisai-zaka) during a brief break in the clouds, capturing the beautiful sight of sunlight streaming down on Ajisai-zaka.

2026June 2026JuneMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope) | Hydrangeas with Beautiful Shapes, Photographed in Low Light

This photo was taken on Mt. Taihei (Ajisai-zaka), where I found a beautifully shaped hydrangea. I shot it with a darker exposure to bring out the flower’s color and its soft, dreamy atmosphere.

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Mt. Taihei (Ajisai Slope) | Scenes of Ema at the Shrine

This photo was taken at Taiheiyama (Ajisai-zaka) to capture the ema at Taiheiyama Shrine, located at the top of the hill, in a way that conveys the shrine’s distinctive atmosphere.

2026June 2026JuneMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Mt. Taihei (Ajisai Slope) | Shrine Lanterns Viewed from Diagonally Below

This photo was taken at Taheiyama (Ajisai-zaka), where I captured the shrine’s lanterns from a diagonal angle below to convey the atmosphere of the pilgrimage scene.

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Mt. Taihei (Ajisai Slope) | The View from the Mountain Top

This photo was taken at Taiheiyama (Ajisai-zaka), looking down from the Taiheiyama Shrine at the top toward the landscape spreading out below, to capture the stunning view.

2026June 2026JuneMt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Mt. Taihei (Ajisai Slope) | Ice Banners Evoking the Feeling of Early Summer

This photo was taken at Taheiyama (Ajisai-zaka), where I captured the "Ice" banner hanging from the shop at the top, aiming to convey the seasonal atmosphere typical of Ajisai-zaka in early summer.

2026June 2026Junesnapshot (esp. of people)Mt. Taihei (Hydrangea Slope)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Perry Road | Hydrangeas Blooming Along the River in the Early Morning

This photo was taken on Perry Road (Shimoda) in the early morning, when there was still little light, capturing the serene atmosphere of the hydrangeas blooming along the river.

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Perry Road | A Morning View of Retro Buildings and Hydrangeas

I took this photo on Perry Road (Shimoda) during the quiet hours of early morning, aiming to capture the charm of the retro buildings, the hydrangeas, and the faintly visible willow trees.

2026June 2026JunePerry Roadhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Perry Road | Hydrangeas with Beautiful Shapes

This photo was taken on Perry Road (Shimoda), where I focused on a beautifully shaped hydrangea and composed the shot to capture the roundness and color of the flowers.

2026June 2026JunePerry Roadhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shimoda Park | Clusters of hydrangeas coloring the mountainside

This photo was taken at Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Festival) and captures the breathtaking sight of countless hydrangeas blooming on the mountainside, as well as the magnificent scenery unique to Shimoda Park.

2026June 2026JuneShimoda Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shimoda Park | Looking Up at the Hydrangeas Along the Stairs

This photo was taken at Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Festival), looking up from below at the hydrangeas blooming along the stairs, to convey a sense of depth and height.

2026June 2026JuneShimoda Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shimoda Park | A Colorful Staircase Surrounded by Hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Festival), where I looked up from the bottom of the stairs at the beautiful hydrangeas blooming on both sides to capture the vibrant atmosphere of the pathway.

2026June 2026JuneShimoda Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shimoda Park | A Low-Angle View of the Hydrangea Tunnel

This photo was taken at Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Festival) from a low angle, capturing the hydrangeas blooming along a path in a composition that makes them look like a tunnel of hydrangeas.

2026June 2026JuneShimoda Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shimoda Park | Hydrangeas and the Cityscape Viewed from Above

This photo was taken at Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Festival) and shows the hydrangeas spreading from the top of the hill down below, with the townscape of Shimoda and the surrounding mountains visible in the distance.

2026June 2026JuneShimoda Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)