A tour of hydrangea temples in Kanagawa for the year 2025! Nagaozan Myorakuji Temple in Kawasaki and Asozan Jokeiji Temple in Kakio

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Myorakuji Temple and Hydrangea
Hydrangeas, which are at their best with the arrival of early summer, have a special presence that soothes the heart even on rainy days. In this issue, we will introduce two hydrangea temples in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture: Nagaozan Myorakuji Temple and Asozan Jokeiji Temple.
Why don't you enjoy a tour of these two temples during the hydrangea season in 2025?

Nagaozan Myorakuji Temple, where approximately 1,000 hydrangeas of 28 varieties cover the entire temple grounds

Nagaozan Myorakuji Temple, also known as "Hydrangea Temple," is the pride of Kawasaki City and is a historic temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, where Minamoto no Yoritomo's half-brother, Ano Zensei, is said to have prayed and had a close relationship with the temple. From mid to late June every year, approximately 1,000 hydrangeas of 28 varieties bloom in a variety of colors, creating a magical space that makes you feel as if you have wandered into a picture book.

The temple is located in Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, on a small hill called Nagao Hills, which overlooks the Tama River and the city of Kawasaki.
Filled with beautiful large flowers!

The 27th Nagao no Sato Hydrangea Festival will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025! The 27th Nagao no Sato Hydrangea Festival

The 27th Nagao no Sato Hydrangea Festival will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The event will open with a powerful performance by the "Nagao Kodomo Daiko" (children's taiko drum), and will also feature Nodate (outdoor tea ceremony) and sales of hydrangea seedlings, Japanese sweets, local vegetables, rooibos tea, etc. A new event for 2025, "Children's Shogi School by Professional Players" (advance registration required), will be held! Please come and visit us.


■Schedule：June 15 (Sun.), 10:00 - 14:00 (rain or shine)
■Place：Myorakuji Temple, Mt.
Nagao no Sato Hydrangea Festival

Children's Shogi School by Professional Players" Details

Date: June 15 (Sun.) 10:30-12:30 (Registration starts at 10:00)
■Venue: Myorakuji Temple Main Hall
■Capacity: 20 (tentative)
■Content: Part 1...Classroom lecture (Shogi manner and other key points), Q&A session
Part 2...Game instruction
■Participating professional players: Ro Shimamoto 9-dan Participating professional players: Mr. Roh Shima 9-dan, Mr. Toshiyuki Moriuchi 9-dan, Ms. Yuki Murotani 3-dan

Application for participation

Application should be made in advance directly to Myorakuji Temple
・Registration will be closed as soon as the number of participants reaches the limit
・Participation is free
*Preferably elementary school students/children who are capable of playing Shogi by themselves.

Kakio's Hydrangea Temple "Asozan Jokeiji Temple", one of the 100 best places for flowers in Kanagawa

For a short trip, we will also introduce "Asozan Jokeiji Temple," a famous hydrangea viewing spot located about 30 minutes by car from Nagaozan Myorakuji Temple. Known locally as "Kakio's Hydrangea Temple," Jokeiji Temple was founded in 1615 as a temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism. A nun was sent from Denzuuin, the family temple of Tokugawa Ieyasu's mother, to protect Jokeiji for generations.

The village of Kakio is surrounded by rich nature. As if blending in with the scenery, Jokei-ji Temple has carefully preserved its traditional hermitage-like atmosphere. It is a place where quiet time flows, gently healing the hearts of visitors. Designated as one of the 100 best places to view flowers in Kanagawa, the temple is home to seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, daffodils, wildflowers, skunk cabbages, hydrangeas, higanbana, bush clovers, plum blossoms, camellias, and camellias throughout the year.
Jokeiji Temple
Every year from mid to late June, more than 1,000 hydrangeas bloom and welcome visitors as "Kakio's Hydrangea Temple.
Hydrangeas began to be planted little by little around 1967. Today, more than 1,000 plants are in full bloom, and the temple grounds are filled with colorful flowers in early summer! The temple is called "Kakio's Hydrangea Temple" because of its beauty, and has become a popular healing spot for both locals and visitors from far and wide.
Colorful hydrangeas
In the precincts of Jokeiji Temple, there are many Buddhist statues called "Rohan-sama. If you look closely, you will see that the expressions and postures of the arhats are very unique. Some of them are thinking on a laptop computer, some are taking pictures with a camera, some are drinking alcohol.... You will surely be healed by these humanistic arhats! Please pay attention not only to the hydrangeas, but also to the arhats at Jokeiji Temple.
Arhansama and hydrangement of hydrangeas

Enjoy going out during the rainy season!

What did you think? Nagaozan Myorakuji Temple and Asozan Jokeiji Temple are two of Kawasaki's hidden hydrangea spots, each with its own unique charm. In the early summer of 2025, enjoy a tour of the hydrangea temples with a camera in hand for a moment filled with healing and color♪.
Hydrangeas at Jokeiji Temple
Kawasaki City Tourism Association Website (Kawasaki City Tourism Official Page)

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