Ichijyo Keikan Sanso|Focus on a pot of hydrangea in the shade

Year 2025June 2025JuneIchijo Keikan Sanso (Kamakura)Kanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
At Keikan Sanso, this photo captures the feeling of "focusing on the hydrangea pot in the shade."

This photograph focuses on a hydrangea pot placed in the quiet shade of the Ichijō Keikan Mountain Villa, its modest yet vivid colors blending into the garden's charming scenery.The Ichijō Keikan Mountain Villa in Kamakura is a Kyoto-associated mountain retreat built by Prince Ichijō Keikan, son of Emperor Go-Yōzei. Its relocated buildings and garden preserve the aura of bygone days. During the rainy season, hydrangeas bloom softly; the flower hand-watering, with flowers floating on water flowing from bamboo tubes, welcomes visitors; and autumn foliage vividly colors the end of the seasons.