Nihonmatsuji Temple|Hana-Temizu viewed from diagonally across the temple

Year 2025June 2025JuneNihonmatsuji Templehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Heracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
This photo captures what I perceived as a "diagonal view of the flower hand-watering ritual" at Nihonmatsu Temple.

This photograph captures the hydrangea flower hand-watering at Nihonmatsu Temple from a diagonal side angle. Nihonmatsu Temple is a quiet temple nestled in the mountains of Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture. In early summer, hydrangeas blooming throughout its grounds beautifully color the scenery. In the "Hydrangea Grove," colorful hydrangeas blooming along a gentle slope offer visitors a sense of healing and wonder. The Hydrangea Road, where countryside and flowers come together, and the gentle scene of Jizo statues lined up with Annabelle hydrangeas make this a recommended spot for those seeking a quiet retreat.

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 solids1/500s
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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