Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-san Rakuhōji Temple)|Front view of the gate and hydrangeas

Year 2025June 2025Junehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)
The gate of Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple) and the front view of hydrangeas

This photograph captures the hydrangeas at the front gate of Amabiki Kannon Temple alongside the beauty of the gate structure itself. At Amabiki Kannon, the appeal lies not only in the combination of hydrangeas and architecture, but also in the opportunity to photograph unusual subjects like water lilies, ducks, and white peacocks. Particularly, the hydrangeas floating on the pond change their appearance depending on the light and the amount of mist, allowing visitors to enjoy the differences throughout the day.