Nihonmatsuji|Hana-Temizu captured from the front

Year 2025June 2025JuneNihonmatsuji Templehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Heracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)
This photograph captures what I perceived as "a floral hand-watering basin viewed head-on" at Nihonmatsu Temple.

This photo captures the hydrangea-themed hand-washing basin at Nihonmatsu Temple from the front. Nestled quietly in the mountains, Nihonmatsu Temple becomes a beloved hydrangea spot for many visitors each early summer. At the "Hydrangea Grove," visitors can stroll along a gentle slope while enjoying the vibrant hydrangea scenery spreading out on both sides. It offers a serene, healing space perfect for photography, featuring a hydrangea road blending with the rural landscape, the gentle expressions of Jizo statues and Annabelle hydrangeas, and delicate flower hand-water displays.

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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