Sumida-no-hanabi

Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF50mm F1.4 USM (50mm, f/2.8, 1/60 sec, ISO-100)

Hatagaya Fudouson is located in the west of Shinjuku.  

Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF50mm F1.4 USM (50mm, f/2.8, 1/60 sec, ISO-100)

The temple itself is a small one for local residents, but in June, beautiful Hydrangea is worth visiting for.  

Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF50mm F1.4 USM (50mm, f/1.4, 1/250 sec, ISO-100)

The Hydrangea here blooms in pure white.  

Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF50mm F1.4 USM (50mm, f/2.8, 1/80 sec, ISO-100)

They look awesomely beautiful especially on rainy days.  

Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF50mm F1.4 USM (50mm, f/1.4, 1/160 sec, ISO-100)

The other kind is Hydrangea serrata called Sumida-no-hanabi, which literally means Fireworks at Sumida Town. Faint and beautiful...  

Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF50mm F1.4 USM (50mm, f/1.4, 1/160 sec, ISO-100)

I looked up to Sumida-no-hanabi from its bottom. It was amazingly beautiful in the strong rain.