Nihonmatsu Temple|Close-up of Delicate Hydrangeas

Year 2025June 2025JuneNihonmatsuji Templehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
At Nihonmatsu Temple, a photo that struck me as a "close-up of delicate hydrangeas."

This photo is a close-up of the lovely hydrangeas I found at Nihonmatsu Temple.In early summer at Nihonmatsu Temple, hydrangeas covering the grounds gently envelop visitors' hearts alongside the quiet mountain atmosphere. In the "Hydrangea Grove," surrounded by blooms flourishing along the slope, you feel as if you become one with nature. Paths harmonizing with rice paddy scenery, and a corner where Jizo statues stand alongside Annabelle hydrangeas—it's the perfect spot to quietly enjoy photography and strolls.

Date & TimeJune 15, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNihonmatsuji Temple
Address1230 Horinouchi, Shioko-shi, Ibaraki
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/833s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayHattori Noen Hydrangea House →directional marker or indicatorSuigo Itako Iris Garden →directional marker or indicatorNihonmatsuji Temple

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