Odawara Castle | Hydrangeas Blooming in the Shade

2026June 2026JuneOdawara CastleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
A cluster of hydrangeas blooming beneath the stone walls in the shadows of Odawara Castle

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle and shows a cluster of hydrangeas blooming in the dim light beneath the castle’s stone walls.

Date & TimeJune 6, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationOdawara Castle
Address6-1 Jonai, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/320s
ISO100
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