Hydrangea (Ajisai in Japanese) is the flower of June in Japan around when the rainy season starts.
Hydrangea’s color is affected by soil pH. The flowers in the pictures are not in full bloom yet.
Mimurotoji Temple is located in Uji, about 30 minute drive from Kyoto Station.
Built in 770, it’s also known as the "flower temple" with large gardens of seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, azalea, lotuses and autumn colors.