Kamakura's summer is blue

Kamakura, the most romantic season in this ancient capital - the hydrangea season. Meigetsuin Temple and Hasedera Temple are famous hydrangea viewing spots in Kamakura, and they interpret the moving flower story in summer with their own unique charm.

1️⃣Kamakura-Hasedera Temple
🌸Best time to visit: Mid-June to early July
🚗 Transportation: Take the Enoden from Kamakura Station to Hase Station, and walk for about 5 minutes.
🕙Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (March to September), 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (October to February)
💳 Ticket: JPY 400

🌸Flower Viewing Route Sharing🌸
➡️Morning: Head to Hasedera Temple to avoid the crowds and experience the romance of the "Temple of Flowers." Walk up the "Hydrangea Path" and admire the colorful hydrangeas blooming on both sides, and feel the beauty of summer.
➡️Morning: Ascend the observation deck for a panoramic view of Kamakura's cityscape and the distant sea, feeling the refreshing summer breeze.
➡️Afternoon: Head to the Great Buddha of Kamakura and enjoy the sight of hydrangeas and the Great Buddha complementing each other in the garden of Kotoku-in Temple.

2️⃣Kamakura-Meigetsuin Temple
🌸Best time to visit: Mid-June to early July
🚗 Transportation: Take the JR Yokosuka Line from Kamakura Station to Kita-Kamakura Station, then walk for about 10 minutes
🕙Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (June 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
💳Tickets: JPY 500 (JPY 1,000 in June)

🌸Flower Route Sharing🌸
➡️Morning: Head to Meigetsuin Temple to avoid the crowds and experience the tranquil beauty of the "Hydrangea Temple." Stroll along the path leading to the temple gate, where blooming blue hydrangeas on both sides seem to be beckoning you.
➡️Morning: Enter the mountain gate and be greeted by hydrangeas
➡️Afternoon: Head to Kencho-ji Temple to admire the hydrangeas dotting the strolling garden, and experience the fusion of Zen and floral fragrance.

The hydrangea season is coming to an end, but fortunately, summer has only just begun. I wish you all a wonderful endless summer 🎏