Enjoy the rainy season at Haseji Temple, a famous hydrangea viewing spot in Kamakura!

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The spectacular view from the hydrangea path.

It rains a lot in June, so it's kind of depressing to go out.... Here are some recommended places to go during this rainy season!

At Hasedera Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, 2,500 hydrangeas of 40 varieties are in full bloom during this season. The contrast between the view of Sagami Bay from the pathway and the vividly colored hydrangeas is truly "breathtaking! The temple grounds, stretching from the foot of deep green Mt. Kannon to its mid-slope, are called "Kamakura's Western Paradise," where flowers never cease to bloom throughout the four seasons, and the colors of the flowers and trees soothe the hearts of the visitors.
Contrast of vividly blooming hydrangeas, the city and the sea

Enjoy hydrangeas when they are in full bloom!

Next, we will show you how to enjoy the hydrangea at Hase-dera Temple. The first and foremost is the "Hydrangea Road. As mentioned above, more than 2,500 hydrangeas of more than 40 varieties are beautiful to see from Hase-dera Temple's scenic walkway overlooking Sagami Bay! It is a recommended spot to view all the hydrangeas blooming in blue, purple, and pink. During the rainy season, there may be a few sprinkles of rain, but the sight of the rain dripping on the hydrangeas is also indescribably beautiful.
Pale purple hydrangeas in full bloom
Colorful hydrangeas blooming on the slopes

The best time to see them is from mid to late June!

The best time to view hydrangeas at Hase-ji Temple is from mid to late June, with the hydrangea season from late May to early July. You can also enjoy viewing the hydrangeas during this season.

Enjoy the contrast of hydrangeas, the city, and Sagami Bay seen from the slope of the scenic walkway. Or, take your time to enjoy each hydrangea blooming in various shades of blue, purple, and pink. It is also good to take pictures of beautiful hydrangeas. There are three different ways to enjoy hydrangeas.

Is the language of hydrangea flowers "changeable"?

Here is a little bit of trivia about hydrangeas. Do you know the language of flowers of hydrangea? There are various theories, but hydrangeas have such flower words as "changeable" and "impermanent," and the word "changeable" is said to come from the characteristic of hydrangea flowers to change colors gradually after blooming!

The language of flowers also changes according to color, with blue hydrangeas expressing "intelligent" and "mysterious," white hydrangeas "tolerant" and "single-minded love," and pink hydrangeas "strong love" and "energetic women. Each color of hydrangea has its own language of flowers. It may be interesting to appreciate them while thinking of the language of flowers.
Blue hydrangea, the language of flowers is "intellectual" and "mysterious

How to spend the waiting time

It is crowded during the peak season, and even if you have a hydrangea viewing ticket, you may not be able to get to the hydrangeas. You may be worried that you may not be able to get to the hydrangeas even if you have a hydrangea viewing ticket. You needn't worry about that! Here are some recommendations on how to enjoy the waiting time before your turn to view the hydrangeas.

If you have to wait, we recommend that you visit the "Main Image of the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bosatsu" in the Kannon Hall or learn more about the Kannon at the Kannon Museum. You will definitely be overwhelmed by its size and divine atmosphere.

Your legs are a bit tired from walking! In that case, have a meal at "Kaiko-an", a restaurant located on the temple grounds. The view from the Kaiko-an, which changes from season to season, will soothe your tired body in this special time and space.

Look for the good marriage Jizo!

In addition, we recommend looking for "Ryouren Jizo," a set of three small Jizo statues.
It is said that there are three "Ryouren Jizo" in the temple grounds. You will be lucky if you can find all three "Ryouren Jizo".
The hour passed in no time at all. I was able to fully enjoy the time I had to wait to see the hydrangeas!
Find a good marriage Jizo!

Please visit Hase-ji Temple!

I hope you all found the charm of the hydrangeas at Hase-dera Temple. I know many of you may be thinking, "I don't want to go outside. I know many of you may be thinking, "I don't want to go outside," but there is a spectacular view waiting for you at Hase-dera Temple, which can be seen only during the rainy season!

Blue, pink, purple and white hydrangeas are in full bloom. This rainy season, be sure to visit Kamakura and enjoy the hydrangeas and the spectacular view at Hase-dera Temple.
Hydrangeas in full bloom

Don't forget to check the opening hours and admission fee!

Please note that the opening hours have changed to coincide with the blooming of the hydrangeas.
Opening hours】
Regular period: 8:00-16:30 (Closes at 17:00)
Extended period: April-June 8:00-17:00 (Closes at 17:30)

[Admission fees】
Adults 400 yen
Elementary school students 200 yen
Those with a Kamakura City Fukuju Notebook 200 yen

In addition to admission fees, a separate "Hydrangea Road Entrance Ticket" (elementary school students and older, 500 yen per person) is required if entering the Hydrangea Road, In addition to the entrance fee, a separate "Ajisai-ro Entrance Ticket" (500 yen per person for elementary school students and older) is required to enter the Ajisai-ro path.
*From the 5th bloom to the end of the best viewing period
For details, please check the official website.
The solemn atmosphere of Hase Temple
Official website] Kamakura Hase-ji Temple: About viewing hydrangeas this year
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