Karasawazawa Shrine | A Flower-Adorned Hand-Washing Basin Featuring Hydrangeas

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)
The flower-adorned hand-washing basin at Karasawa Shrine, featuring beautiful hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows the flower-adorned hand-washing basin with beautiful hydrangeas floating on the water. I captured this beautiful scene of the vibrantly colored hydrangeas adorning the water’s surface.

Date & TimeAugust 8, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKarasawazawa Shrine
Address1409 Fuji-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/400s
ISO800
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