🌸 Kamakura's Hydrangeas | A spectacular spot only available in summer 🌸

#SeasonalEvent You can't end your summer in Japan without seeing hydrangeas in Kamakura! ✨ From mid-June to early July, the whole of Kamakura is enveloped in a fantastic sea of ​​hydrangea flowers. Among them, Hasedera Temple and Meigetsuin Temple are particularly popular hydrangea spots! 🌿 1️⃣ Hasedera Temple | Enjoy hydrangeas at the "Temple of Flowers" 📍 Best time to see hydrangeas: mid-June to early July 🚋 Access: From Kamakura Station, get off at Enoshima Electric Railway "Hase Station", about a 5-minute walk ⏰ Viewing hours: 8:00-17:00 (March-September) / 8:00-16:30 (October-February) 🎫 Admission fee: 400 yen 🌸 Recommended viewing route 🌸 🔹 Morning | Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and take a leisurely stroll along the "Hydrangea Path". The sight of colorful hydrangeas in full bloom is truly spectacular! 🔹 Morning | Enjoy a panoramic view of Kamakura's cityscape and the sea from the observation deck. Feel the pleasant sea breeze as you enjoy the summer scenery. 🔹 Afternoon | Move to Kotoku-in Temple and enjoy the combination of the Great Buddha of Kamakura and the hydrangeas. A spot where you can experience the beauty of history and nature at the same time. 2️⃣ Meigetsuin Temple | The tranquility and beauty of the "Hydrangea Temple" 📍 Best time to see hydrangeas: mid-June to early July 🚋 Access: From Kamakura Station, take the JR Yokosuka Line to "Kita-Kamakura Station", then walk for about 10 minutes ⏰ Visiting hours: 9:00-16:00 (8:30-17:00 only in June) 🎫 Admission fee: 500 yen (1000 yen only in June) 🌸 Recommended viewing route 🌸 🔹 Morning | If you visit right after the gates open, you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of the "Hydrangea Temple" in silence. The blue hydrangeas blooming on both sides of the approach to the temple seem to welcome you! 🔹 Morning | As you proceed to the main hall, the garden scenery seen from the round window "Enlightenment Window" is as beautiful as a painting. 🔹 Afternoon | Move to Kenchoji Temple and enjoy the hydrangeas blooming in the strolling garden. The scenery created by the Zen worldview and seasonal flowers is soothing to the soul. ✨ Tips for enjoying hydrangeas in Kamakura ✨ ✔ Weekdays and early mornings are the best (it gets very crowded on weekends!) ✔ Also recommended on rainy days (you can enjoy the moist beauty of hydrangeas) ✔ Bring comfortable walking shoes (sneakers are recommended as Kamakura has many slopes) Why not go and enjoy the hydrangeas in Kamakura this summer? 💙💜