Takahata Fudoson Ajisai Matsuri and Takahata Castle 高幡不動尊あじさいまつり・高幡城跡 - JAPAN PHOTOS by Philbert Ono

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Takahata Fudoson Ajisai Matsuri and Takahata Castle 高幡不動尊あじさいまつり・高幡城跡

Side gate to Takahata Fudoson temple. Welcome signfor the Ajisai Matsuri.

Behind the temple's pagoda is a hill covered with hydrangea plants. During June, they bloom in abundance.

Hill with ajisai (hydrangea).

The hill has a few walking trails lined with ajisai.

Entrance to one trail on the ajisai hill.

Most impressive is the large variety of hydrangea flowers in both bold and subtle colors.

Hydrangea and pagoda

Hydrangea or ajisai

Hydrangea at Takahata Fudoson temple, Hino, Tokyo

Some ajisai have name tags. This one is named "Yosakoi Odori."

Hydrangea and torii. The temple also has a small shrine.

Torii and hydrangea.

Inconsiderate photographers. This is why more temples ban tripods.

Photographers' tripods are a nuisance. おい、三脚はじゃまだよ。

Benten Pond

Hydrangea and lilies

Butterflies and hydramgea

Map of temple grounds

Walk further up the hill and you'll reach the top where Takahata Castle's Honmaru was.

Steps to the top of the hill where Takahata Castle's Honmaru was.

Takahata Castle Honmaru (central keep)

Takahata Castle Honmaru

View from the Honmaru

Kobo Daishi statue

Kobo Daishi statue

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