"Temple of Flowers" - Experience the seasonal changes at Hasedera Temple in Kamakura #Tokyo suburbs

🌟 Hasedera Temple is one of the most famous temples in Kamakura, also known as the "Temple of Flowers" because different flowers bloom here in all seasons, especially the hydrangeas in spring and the red leaves in autumn, which are stunningly beautiful! 🌸🍁 This is not only a holy place for Buddhist believers, but also a great place for tourists to experience nature and history! 🎉⛩️ 📜 The history of Hasedera Temple can be traced back to 736, when it was built to enshrine the Eleven-faced Guanyin statue! 🙏 This Guanyin statue is 9.18 meters high and is one of the largest wooden Guanyin statues in Japan. It is solemn and full of spirituality! ✨ Hasedera Temple is also the fourth of the 33 sacred sites of Kamakura, attracting countless believers to visit every year! 📿 🛋️ There are many facilities in Hasedera Temple, including: - Main Hall: It houses a huge 11-faced Guanyin statue and is the core building of the temple! 🏯 - Observation Deck: You can overlook the beautiful sea view of Sagami Bay, with a super wide view! 🌊 - Garden: Flowers bloom all year round, especially hydrangeas and red leaves, the scenery is super beautiful! 🌸🍁 - Tea House: Matcha and Japanese desserts are provided to help you relax after visiting the shrine! 🍵🍡 Check-in area 📸 Hydrangea Trail: Hydrangeas are in full bloom in spring, creating a dreamy sea of ​​flowers as a backdrop! 🌸 📸 Observation Deck: Overlooking the seascape of Sagami Bay, take photos of the magnificent natural beauty! 🌊 📸 Stone steps in front of the main hall: take photos with the ancient buildings and capture a full sense of history! ⛩️ transportation 🚃 From Kamakura Station: - Take the Enoden Railway to Hase Station and walk about 5 minutes to arrive. 🚗 Self-driving: - From Tokyo, it takes about 1.5 hours to get there via Yokohama-Yokosuka Road. There is a paid parking lot near the temple. Tips - 🕒 It is recommended to go there in the morning to avoid the crowds and fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the temple! - 📷 Remember to bring your camera to capture the beauty of the temples and nature! - 🍵 You can enjoy matcha and desserts in the tea house and experience the Japanese tea ceremony culture! - 🌸 The hydrangea season (June) and the red leaves season (November) are the most beautiful times in Hasedera Temple. It is recommended to plan your trip in advance! #Hase-dera Temple #Temple #Kamakura Day Trip #Ancient Capital of Japan #Tokyo Itinerary #Kamakura #Japan #Relax #Suburbs of Tokyo