Hydrangea flowers are in full bloom at a temple near Tokyo.
The Nichiunji temple in Chiba Prefecture has about 20,000 hydrangea plants in its compound.
The temple says the flowers began blooming in early June, about a week later than usual due to low temperatures.
The temple says the number of visitors has been gradually increasing this year after a drop over the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The blue, purple and white colors of the flowers make a stunning contrast with the temple's vermillion gate.
A woman in her 60s said it is her first visit to the temple and the calm atmosphere is wonderful.
A couple in their 30s said the hydrangea flowers are more colorful than expected and beautiful.
The blossoms can be enjoyed until around July 10.
The Nichiunji temple in Chiba Prefecture has about 20,000 hydrangea plants in its compound.
The temple says the flowers began blooming in early June, about a week later than usual due to low temperatures.
The temple says the number of visitors has been gradually increasing this year after a drop over the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The blue, purple and white colors of the flowers make a stunning contrast with the temple's vermillion gate.
A woman in her 60s said it is her first visit to the temple and the calm atmosphere is wonderful.
A couple in their 30s said the hydrangea flowers are more colorful than expected and beautiful.
The blossoms can be enjoyed until around July 10.
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Hydrangea flowers at Nichiunji temple, Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo are in full bloom until July 10. Approximately 20,000 hydrangea plants create a stunning contrast with the vermillion gate. The flowers began blooming later than usual due to low temperatures in early June. Despite the pandemic,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220619_12/
Date: June 19, 2022
Created: 2022/06/19 17:08
Updated: 2025/12/09 15:26
Last Read: 2022/06/19 17:08