Light pink hydrangeas are lovely too.

The hydrangeas during the rainy season are enchanting.

This is a Sasa-yuri blooming in the park at Shijuuhatta Falls, located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. It is a place where Sasa-yuri and hydrangeas are maintained by human hands. There is a donation of 300 yen, but it was the best spot for taking photos.

Taken on June 26, 2014. These are the hydrangeas along the approach to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on June 16, 2026. These are the hydrangeas at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Katahara Onsen Ajisai-no-Sato I visited it the year before last, and it’s a scenic spot where you can enjoy hydrangeas, the sea, and hot springs. The area is quite spacious, and the wall of hydrangeas by the pond was particularly impressive. At night, it is illuminated, and it seems that fireflies also fly nearby.

Taken on June 16, 2014. These are the remnants of cherry blossoms and hydrangeas at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Hydrangeas in the rainy season. They brighten my heart.

Taken on June 16, 2026. This is the hydrangea along the approach to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

The hydrangeas are beautiful.

Fukoji Temple's Hydrangeas ❚ Blooming Status as of June 22, 2026 Fukoji Temple is located in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. It is also famous as a sightseeing spot for hydrangeas. Currently, the hydrangeas are in full bloom. We will keep you updated on the blooming status. 【Location】Upper Ozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Access】About 10 minutes by car from JR Asaji Station 【Parking】Available (free) 【Restroom】Available ❚ Fukoji Temple The cliff-carved Buddha on the temple grounds stands about 11 meters tall, including its pedestal, making it one of the largest cliff-carved Buddhas in Japan. The central figure is Fudo Myoo (the Immovable Wisdom King). Fudo Myoo is typically depicted with an angry expression, but this cliff-carved Buddha has developed a round and gentle appearance over the years of exposure to the elements. Despite its large size, Fudo Myoo has a very approachable presence. Fukoji Temple is also known as "Hydrangea Temple" due to the numerous hydrangeas planted there. During the rainy season, visitors can enjoy the sight of many hydrangea flowers alongside the cliff-carved Buddha. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and the local community. ■■■ Access to the Center of Bungoono City ■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended sightseeing spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

The 55th Izu Shimoda Onsen Hydrangea Festival is currently being held!＼(^o^)／ The hydrangeas at Shimoda Park are in full bloom! Enjoy the colorful hydrangeas that resemble a kaleidoscope!♬ Thank you to all the visitors who came today despite the rain!✨ At the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum, located about a 10-minute walk from the venue, visitors are welcomed by floating hydrangeas at the entrance (≧▽≦) Though small, it offers a lingering feeling of being in Japan's best hydrangea garden, and we highly recommend it! Additionally, the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum is also hosting a "Hydrangea Festival Stamp Rally" starting from the museum! https://www.shimoda-museum.jp/new/2026/03/28/2980/... Enjoy it along with the hydrangeas of Shimoda!

【Hydrangeas are in full bloom!💫】 Yesterday (6/18), I took photos of hydrangeas that have reached their peak amidst the light rain📸 During these rainy days, people tend to feel down, but the hydrangeas were shining vibrantly✨ The photos are of hydrangeas around a campground just off Prefectural Route 8, which leads from Japan National Route 218 into the Kuwanochi District😌 Further ahead, the Kuwanochi District continues to be adorned with colorful hydrangeas along the road🤗💕 Like the hydrangeas, let’s stay strong and cheerful despite the prolonged rain💪🔥

Photographed on June 18, 2014. These are the hydrangeas along the approach to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. These hydrangeas are blue.

Enoshima Okutsumiya Hanakairō Early morning in Enoshima. This is Okutsumiya Hanakairō, located in the innermost area of Enoshima. A pleasant sea breeze swayed the flowers, and sunlight began to filter through the still-dark forest. The pure white hydrangeas were illuminated by the spotlight, swaying and shining like the stars of the flower corridor.

Fukoji Temple's Hydrangeas ❚ Blooming Status as of June 17, 2026 Fukoji Temple, located in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, is also famous as a tourist spot for hydrangeas. Currently, the hydrangeas are in full bloom. Some of the early-blooming flowers have started to wilt a bit. We will keep you updated on the blooming status. 【Location】Upper Oozuka, Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture 【Access】About a 10-minute drive from JR Asaji Station 【Parking】Available (free) 【Restroom】Available ❚ Fukoji Temple The rock-carved Buddha in the temple grounds is approximately 11 meters tall, including its pedestal, making it one of the largest rock-carved Buddhas in Japan. The central figure is Fudo Myoo (Fudo Myo-o). Fudo Myoo is depicted with an angry expression, but this rock-carved Buddha has weathered the elements for many years and now has a round, gentle face. Although it is a large Fudo Myoo, it has a very friendly appearance. Fukoji Temple is also known as "Hydrangea Temple" due to the numerous hydrangeas planted there. During the rainy season, you can see many blooming hydrangeas alongside the rock-carved Buddha. The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and the local community. ■■■ Access to the Center of Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and Recommended Spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

Photographed on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water ritual at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on June 6, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Umekita Plaza at Grand Green Osaka As you step into Umekita Park, the first thing that catches your eye is the "large roof" designed by the architectural unit SANAA. It envelops the space with three soft curves spanning 120 meters from north to south, beneath which lies a complex facility featuring the information dissemination center "PLAT UMEKITA," along with cafes and large event spaces. Surrounding it is the spiral staircase "Gate Lantern," which serves as a guiding light for people at night. The plants in the park are primarily selected from those native to the Uemachi Plateau in Osaka, evoking the city's history and culture. Trees that change color in autumn, such as cherry blossoms, maple trees, and katsura, along with flowers like azaleas and camellias, showcase the beauty of Japanese nature throughout the seasons. Why not take a leisurely stroll in the park, where the scenery changes with the seasons? You wouldn't believe that this is in the middle of the city There were hydrangeas blooming... It's a nice plaza filled with greenery in Umeda, Osaka... A great place has been created in the city center 😊😊😊.

Taken on June 6, 26. These are the hydrangeas at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. They look like 🩷.

Photographed on June 1, 26. I found a blue hydrangea.

We have updated the hydrangea blooming status💠✨ Thanks to the good weather, the opening ceremony successfully concluded in the morning😌🌿 Despite being the first day, many guests have visited the garden! We are introducing the current blooming status and the venue atmosphere on our blog📸💠 Please take a look👇 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260601...

Photographed on May 25, 2014. The hydrangeas have started to bloom.

Taken on May 25, 2024. I found hydrangeas (🤍) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

These are the Best Nine of 2025. 1️⃣The rise-up steps at Atago Shrine 2️⃣3️⃣Kakigori fortune slips and yo-yo omikuji at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine 4️⃣Tanabata at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine 5️⃣Hydrangeas at cafe andon 6️⃣The great torii and pinwheels at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 7️⃣Enmusubi wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 8️⃣9️⃣Sea bream omikuji at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Thank you for all your support in 2025. I look forward to your continued support in 2026. 😊

Ichijo Falls in Fukui Prefecture. This is a place deep in the mountains, where you can find flowers, flowers, and cobwebs everywhere. Ichijo Falls in the middle of summer is very thin, but even so, the hydrangeas, which have become unbearable in this year's heat, have become dry and have been webbed by spiders everywhere. Nature is not only beautiful, but I don't want to lose it.

I photographed a woman in a yukata strolling in a cool traditional charm in the shade of many hydrangeas and green trees. Surrounded by hydrangeas and green trees on the slopes, I captured a woman in a yukata with the bell tower in the background in the center of the photo, giving a sense of Japan. Shooting location: Nogo Temple, Famous for hydrangeas in Kumagaya City

I expressed the Traditional charm of a woman in a yukata taking a cool walk while looking at many hydrangeas. The bell tower and yukata in the background make you feel the Traditional charm of Japan. Location: A hydrangea Famous in Kumagaya City, Saitama prefecture Temple

📸✨[Ajisai Festival Instagram Photo Contest Results Announced!]✨📸 Thank you for all your entries! We have finally selected 31 prizewinning works🎊 From the many impressive submissions, here are a few highlights💐✨ All winning entries are now posted on the Shimoda City Tourism Association website! Please take a look👇🔗 (The winning works are listed at the bottom of the page. Scroll to the end to check them out🙇‍♀️) https://www.shimoda-city.info/ajisaiphoto...