• Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple (明月院)' in Kamakura

    Surrounded by blue hydrangea, you will be happy!

"Meigetsuin-Temple (明月院)" in Kamakura is called "Ajisai-dera (Hydrangea Temple)".
This temple is a very famous "hydrangea spot". It is very crowded during the hydrangea season.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

This is the state at 8:00 AM on weekdays. Already about 100 people were waiting for the gate.

we will glad you when refered in sight-seeing.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Entrance of the Meigetsuin-Temple (明月院).

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

These are few part of many Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' photos.

As soon as entering the Temple, many "hydrangea" will welcome you.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

A state of "main gate" seen from a high place.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

The stairs of "Kamakura stone" which is visible on the right side is the symbol of Meigetsuin Temple (明月院).

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Stairs of Kamakura stone (鎌倉石).

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

It is a wonderful "stone staircase" of a very atmosphere.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

* On the next page will post photos of this crowded staircase.

An Sandō (approach to Japanese Temple) that was surrounded by hydrangea.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

This temple is famous for its many blue hydrangeas.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

From here, there are no explanations for the photographs because we are taking pictures of 'Hydrangea' at random.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

"San-mon Gate (山門)" above the stone staircase.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

There are also other color hydrangeas.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

With beautiful hydrangeas and green effect, you will forget about daily stress.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

You will be able to take pictures of beautiful flowers.

Hydrangea of 'Meigetsuin Temple' in Kamakura

photographed on 14 Jun. 2016.

In the early morning, photography enthusiasts visit a lot and get crowded.
If you want to see the beautiful scenery slowly, let's not go early in the morning.

Blue hydrangea is
very very beautiful!

Meigetsuin Temple (明月院)

  • Address : 189, Yamanouchi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
  • Phone : 0467-24-3437
  • Time : 9:00am - 16:00pm (Hydrangea season 8:30am - 17:00pm)
  • Admission fee : 300yen (Hydrangea season 500yen)
  • Access : JR-Line "Kitakamakura Station (北鎌倉駅)" 10-minute walk.
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