Hakone Imperial Gift Park|Azaleas in full bloom and sightseeing boats

2026May 2026MayazaleaHakone Imperial Gift ParkKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Sightseeing boat on Lake Ashinoko seen through azaleas in full bloom in Hakone Park

This photo was taken at Hakone Imperial Park over a cool sightseeing boat seen from the observation deck over the azaleas in full bloom. By layering the vivid azaleas with the presence of the sightseeing boat, this photo gives a glamorous atmosphere typical of Hakone tourism.

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 solids250s
ISO800
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