Mimuroto-ji Temple: A sacred garden filled with thousands of flowers

#Hydrangea
Mimuroto-dera Temple is known as the "Hydrangea Temple of Kansai." During the rainy season, 5,000 hydrangeas bloom simultaneously, creating a vibrant sea of color. Ascending the mountain path, the blossoms shift from pale pink to deep blue, their gradations distinctly layered, like an overturned painter's palette.
The winding path among the flowers reveals a hidden surprise at every turn. From a high vantage point, the garden's sea of blossoms appears to flow, its colors gently undulating in the wind. This is not only a photographer's paradise but also a spiritual haven for travelers. Amidst the fragrance of flowers and the chirping of cicadas, time seems to slow down.

Post by Paddingtonbears | Aug 11, 2025