I somehow failed to notice that a great place to see hydrangeas is just a couple of stations away from my hotel. So of course I had to place this big dot in the end of my flower-hunting journey.
Maybe I should have called this trip "hydrangeas, yes, again"....
Another new friend of mine.
I don't require roses but at least could you plants some flowers that are easy to maintain, my hometown authorities?
Rhetorical question...
14:17, Sumiyoshi taisha
Seems I was right coming one hour after the official start of the ceremony. Or maybe wrong because I didn't secure the best spot.
Today's a rice-planting festival. I would think rice is planted in spring, since it's warm enough already, but it seems like June is the season for the main island.
The names of women portraying messengers of gods and priestesses were called out by the host while they were moving. Seems like it's a honorary job.
There seem to be several small shrines within the premises. Bought myself a cute little guardian, who is supposed to invite family well-being into my home.
