Hakone Imperial Gift Park|Blue sky, azalea, sightseeing boat

2026May 2026MayazaleaHakone Imperial Gift ParkKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Sightseeing boats, azaleas, and blue sky seen from the observatory in Hakone Park

This photo was taken from the observation deck at Hakone Imperial Park, with the sightseeing boats, azaleas, and blue sky in the distance. The combination of the open view of Lake Ashi and the colors of azaleas, which bloom from spring to early summer, expresses the bright scenery typical of Hakone.

Date & TimeMay 2, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationHakone Imperial Gift Park
Address171, Moto-Hakone, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa, Japan
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value11
suspended solids1/250s
ISO400
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