Hydrangea Park (Tokamachi City) | Sunflowers and Festival Lanterns

2026July 2026JulyHydrangea Park (Tokamachi City)Niigata Prefecturehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A photo of hydrangeas and festival lanterns taken at Hydrangea Park (Tokamachi City)

This photo was taken at Hydrangea Park (Tokamachi City) and features hydrangeas and festival lanterns. The combination of the seasonal hydrangeas and the lanterns is striking, and the photo captures the unique atmosphere of Tokamachi City’s Hydrangea Festival.

Date & TimeJuly 4, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationHydrangea Park (Tokamachi City)
Address235 Hachiko-bo, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/1000s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYorii Beach (Niigata) →directional marker or indicatorWithin Niigata Prefecture →directional marker or indicatorFukushima Lake →directional marker or indicatorNiigata Prefectural Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorEchigo Hills National Park →directional marker or indicatorHydrangea Park (Tokamachi City)

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