Odawara Castle | Blue Hydrangeas Blooming Beneath the Stone Walls

2026June 2026JuneOdawara CastleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Blue hydrangeas blooming at the base of Odawara Castle’s stone walls

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle; I aimed to capture the blue hydrangeas blooming beneath the stone walls in a striking way, while emphasizing the somber atmosphere.

Date & TimeJune 13, 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
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayPerry Road →directional marker or indicatorShimoda Park →directional marker or indicatorHakone Glass Forest Museum →directional marker or indicatorOdawara Castle

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