[2025 Kamakura Attraction] Travel Guide for Meigetsu-in (Updated Apr)

🏯 Meigetsu-in, also known as the 'Hydrangea Temple,' is an ancient temple located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Kencho-ji school of the Rinzai sect. The temple is famous for its beautiful hydrangeas, which bloom in June, turning the temple grounds into a dreamy sea of blue flowers. This attracts countless tourists and photography enthusiasts.🌸 📜 The history of Meigetsu-in dates back to the Kamakura period (around 1160), initially part of 'Saijo-ji' established by Hojo Tokiyori. It was later rebuilt and renamed Meigetsu-in by Ashikaga Ujimitsu during the Muromachi period (around 1380). Despite experiencing multiple wars and reconstructions, the temple retains a rich historical atmosphere and is one of Kamakura's important cultural heritage sites.🏮 🏞️ Facilities 1. Main Hall: The Main Hall is the core building of Meigetsu-in, enshrining a statue of Kannon Bodhisattva. The round window (Marumado) at the back of the hall is a symbolic view of Meigetsu-in, offering a glimpse of the seasonal changes in the rear garden, especially the autumn leaves and spring cherry blossoms.🪟🍁 2. Hydrangea Path: In June, the paths within the temple are lined with blooming blue hydrangeas, creating a fairy-tale-like blue world. It's a perfect spot for photography, so don't forget your camera!📸💙 3. Garden: The garden of Meigetsu-in is simple yet elegant, showcasing different sceneries in each season. The cherry blossoms in spring, the greenery in summer, the autumn leaves, and the snowy landscape in winter each have their unique charm.🍃❄️ 📸 Photo Spots 1. Marumado View: The round window at the back of the Main Hall is the most famous photo spot in Meigetsu-in. Capturing the rear garden through the window creates stunning photos in any season.🪟📷 2. Hydrangea Path: In June, the blue hydrangeas along the path create a sea of flowers, making it an ideal background for photos.💙🌸 3. Autumn Garden: In autumn, Meigetsu-in is surrounded by red leaves, and the garden's autumn foliage contrasts beautifully with the ancient buildings, making it a must-visit spot in the fall.🍁📸 🚉 Transportation From Tokyo, take the JR Yokosuka Line to 'Kita-Kamakura Station,' and it's about a 10-minute walk to Meigetsu-in. If you're coming from Kamakura Station, you can take a bus or walk for about 20 minutes. The transportation is very convenient, making it perfect for a day trip!🚄🚶♂️ 🎉 Meigetsu-in is not only a place full of history and culture but also a beautiful spot in all seasons. Whether you love history, nature, or photography, this place will satisfy your needs. Come and experience the charm of this blue sea of flowers at Meigetsu-in!💖🌸

I want to go on a date or a girls trip! I'm suggesting stylish travel destinations! This is Cana (@cana.tabi) ✈️💕 You can get there by train from Tokyo! I want to go during the rainy season ☔️ Hydrangea spot 🏵️📍 Meigetsuin Temple It's famous for its blue hydrangeas, and is also called "Meigetsuin Blue"! 　　　 There are lots of hydrangeas spread out, so it's easy to take photos, and The hydrangea path lined up on both sides of the stairs is a spectacular sight!! ✨ The combination of the room with a full moon-like window and the hydrangeas was wonderful☺️💕 _________________________________________________ 📍Meigetsuin Area 🗾 Kanagawa Kamakura Address 🗺 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 Nearest station 🚃 9-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station Business hours 🕑 9:00-16:00 Admission fee 💸 500 yen _________________________________________________ For other recommendations, cafes and outing spots, check the latest information at →@cana.tabi! 　 This month's list of recommended outing spots by prefecture is in the highlights! 🌸🏖🎃⛄️ Special deals are only available on our stories! 🉐_________________________________________________#Hydrangea spot #Hydrangea temple #Kamakura sightseeing #Kamakura date #Kamakura #Kamakura trip #Hydrangea #Hydrangea #Hydrangea festival #Hanamap hydrangea #Kana trip Kamakura #Kana trip #trip #Travel with me #Kanto sightseeing

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Kanagawa𓂃 𓈒𓏸Kamakura Meigetsuin/Hydrangea Temple Hydrangeas have started to bloom here and there this year too...✨I'd like to introduce Meigetsuin, a famous hydrangea temple that I visited last year! The dewy feeling was so cute You can see beautiful hydrangeas with various color gradations It was really cute and made me feel calm. lol The famous hydrangea stairs are quite far back, so I missed the timing and there were a lot of people 🥺lol I thought, "So many people gather here..." lol I went about 30 minutes after the gates opened, but as time went on, the number of people increased and I could see how popular it is Point: During hydrangea season, the viewing hours are earlier than usual! 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓐄𓊆𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒𓊇 From the official website High school students and above: 500 yen 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From the official website, the gates open at 9:00 and close at 16:00. *Opening times differ during the hydrangea season. ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇From the official website, 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #Travelwithme #trip #Kamakura #Kamakuratrip

#besttrip2023 I wanted to go to Meigetsuin once! This year, the flowers bloomed early and I thought they would have withered by now, but they were in full bloom 😍💕 I arrived at about 9:30 and there were already a lot of people 🫣 Maybe it was better because it was Friday 😅 There was no queue and I was able to enter easily 👍 Of course, you have to go early in the morning to get to popular spots 😇 There were a lot of people coming and going at the famous stairs, so I couldn't take a picture without anyone, but miraculously I was able to take a picture at a time when there were few people ❤️ The irises were completely past their season 😇 I paid an extra 300 yen 😂😂 Be careful about the time of year you go lol 📍 Meigetsuin Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura Opening hours: 9:00 to 16:00 Parking: None Recommended parking 🚗: The private parking lot next to the Hirate Tobacco Shop? was large and reasonable at 500 yen per hour ♫ About a 5-minute walk to Meigetsuin ♫ When you park in the parking lot, the owner will come out and you can pay there! ⚠️: The iris garden may not have any flowers depending on the season 😭 When I went, the season was over 😭 Admission fee🎫: 500 yen (the iris garden was an extra 300 yen!) Photo taken: 2023.6.23 (full bloom) #Meigetsuin #Kamakura sightseeing #hydrangea spot #hydrangea #great view spot #Kamakura

====📍Meigetsuin Temple 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City 🚃Nearest station Kita-Kamakura Station 🚶♀️Access 10 minutes walk from the station ⏱Opening hours 9:00~16:00 *May change in June only! *Tea place only open until 15:00! 🎫Admission fee High school students and above: 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen Disabled: Free (disability certificate required) *Free for up to one accompanying person ==== Meigetsuin Temple in Kita-Kamakura is also known as the Hydrangea Temple, where hydrangeas bloom beautifully every year🙊💙💜 Of course, it is a great place to visit during the hydrangea season, but we also recommend visiting in the fall and winter to see a different view, so we would like to introduce it to you😍✨ Although it is called the Hydrangea Temple, in addition to hydrangeas, you can enjoy various flowers in spring, summer, autumn and winter. You can do this 🥳🌸 For example, in autumn you can see autumn leaves, red spider lilies, and camellias 🍁🍂 In winter, daffodils and plum blossoms bloom beautifully 😊💖 In spring and summer, the atmosphere is gorgeous and cute, but in autumn and winter, you can enjoy a chic and mature view 🫶 The round window in the main hall is also called the "window of enlightenment," and you can see the view of the garden beyond 👀🧡 The beauty of the garden seen from the window of the main hall is different and enchanting ☺️🪟🌱 In the temple grounds, there is the teahouse Meigetsuin. There is a Gekkeiken restaurant so it is recommended to take a break and enjoy the view 🙊🤍 The matcha and Japanese sweets you eat while admiring the garden are especially delicious 🤤🍵💓 We have introduced Meigetsuin, a spot that you should definitely visit this coming season 🫶 Please use this as a reference for your weekend outings 🎶 #Kanagawa sightseeing #Kanagawa #Temple tour #Winter trip #Kamakura sightseeing #Kamakura #Photogenic spot #Girls trip

Meigetsu-In Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect. It is an old temple in Kamakura, Japan. It has hydrangeas as its symbol. In June/July, they are in full bloom. Another highlight of the temple is the Hojo Hall, which is a beautiful spot for viewing the changing leaves. The special feature of this room is the round window. If we look back, we will see light from outside coming through the window, revealing a beautiful Japanese garden. To get there, you can take the train to Kita-Kamakura Station and walk for only 10 minutes. #TravelAbroad #PlacesToVisitInJapan

#AutumnLeaves It's like a different world. Experience the happiness of being immersed in a work of Japanese art that beautifully depicts the Japanese spirit! Long live the magic of autumn leaves🍁

Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura is so famous that it is also known as the Hydrangea Temple. The thousands of hydrangeas that fill the temple grounds are also called Meigetsuin Blue, and the temple is crowded with many people during the season. The temple is famous for its hydrangeas, but in other seasons you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as irises, so it is also known as the "Temple of Flowers". 10 minutes walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station Information as of May 2022. #Breathtaking views #Historical sites #Support tourism #Shrine tours #Shrines and temples #Yoshino #Kamakura #Hydrangea #gw2022jp

🤸♀️ Meigetsuin 🤸♀️ Kita Kamakura, located north of Kamakura There were no cherry blossoms when I visited, but I think it would be really pretty if the cherry blossoms bloomed in this area! Meigetsuin has many flowers and bamboo forests, so it was great to feel nature, and it was quiet compared to Kamakura! I especially recommend a cup of matcha at the cafe located here! The wagashi they serve with it is also really delicious! #Overseas travel

[Kamakura Alps: From the hidden areas of Kita-Kamakura, Yamanouchi, and Imaizumi to Nikaido. Sansaigaike Park, Yin-Yang Waterfall, and Tenen Hiking Course] ⛰️ Hiking to the hidden area of ​​Kita-Kamakura, Sansaigaike Park and Yin-Yang Waterfall. There are two ways to enter the hiking course. ❤️ Starting from Meigetsuin Meigetsuin is famous for the scenery of hydrangeas blooming in the temple grounds, and the best time to go is May to July, after the rainy season. 📍 Location: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 Starting from Meigetsuin. From the entrance to the cut, follow the road along Meigetsuin Street, turn, pass Aoki Sanso, and head to the Meigetsuin entrance of the Tenen Hiking Course. 📍Location: Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 ⬇️ Ten'en Hiking course Myogetsuin entrance ⛰️Ten'en Hiking course Myogetsuin entrance 📍Location: 197-66 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 💙Start from Kenchoji Temple. Kenchoji Temple is a Rinzai Zen temple with beautiful autumn leaves, and the best time to visit is March to June and October to November. Walk from Kenchoji Garden to Hansobo. 📍Location: 8 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-8525 half-tribe 📍Location: 8 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 Ten'en Hiking course Ten'en Hiking course 📍Location: 4 Chome-16 Imaizumidai, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0053 💚Sanzagaike Forest Park 📍Location: 7 Chome-1-930-1 Imaizumidai, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0053 💚Syo-Myo-ji Imaizumi Fudo 📍Location: 4 Chome-5-1 Imaizumi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0052 💚Yin-Yang Waterfall 📍Location: 4 Chome-5-1 Imaizumi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0052 Descent pattern Go back from Kamakura Lakeside Street, 6th Street to Takinoiri Kita Park, then enter the grounds of Kakuonji Temple, Kamakura Shrine, Egara Tenjin Shrine, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine from Hyakuhachi Yagura, then head towards JR Kamakura Station via Komachi-dori or Wakamiya-oji. 🛕Hyakuhachi Yagura 📍Location: Nikaidō, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0002 🛕Kakuonji Temple: Pray for health and recovery. A training center where you can learn the four sects of Shingon, Tendai, Zen, and Jodo. The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai 📍Location: 421 Nikaidō, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0002 ⛩️Kamakura Shrine: Pray for protection from misfortune, business prosperity, and goal achievement. Collecting goshuin stamps. Faith in Prince Otaka and Prince Morinaga, who have a reckless personality 📍Location: 154 Nikaidō, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0002 ⛩️Egara Tenjin Shrine: Academic success, prayers for success, especially for kindergarten to junior high school entrance exams 🌸Famous for plum blossoms. Umeboshi and amulets are popular products. 📍Location: 74 Nikaidō, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0002 ⛩️Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: Prayers for safety in the home and safe childbirth 📍Location: 2 Chome-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-8588 🛍️🍡Komachi-dori Shopping Street: A shopping street bustling with souvenirs and street food. 📍Location: Kanagawa, Kamakura, Komachi, St Wakamiya Oji: The cherry blossom trees along the approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine are beautifully lit up at dusk 📍Location: Wakamiya St. If you are heading to JR Ofuna Station by bus If you are exhausted, it is better to use the bus. 📍Hakusan Shrine bus stop N5 Lakeside Loop To Ofuna Station Or arrange a taxi. ⚠️Notes❗️ ・Go in the morning when you are in good health and the weather is good. ・There are public toilets in the grounds of each temple where you can wash your hands. ・There are many coffee shops and food stalls run by local residents along the road where there are temples, but we recommend that you prepare water and energy for the mountain climb. ・Please take your trash home with you. #MyTravelPlan #SpringZeroYenTravel #DomesticTravel #JapanTrip #Kamakura #HikingCourse

🌟Hydrangea is also called hydrangea. The hydrangea season in Japan is from late May to early June every year. Today, let’s share 5️⃣ destinations for viewing hydrangeas in Kamakura, Japan‼ ️ - 1️⃣Meigetsu-in Temple (Hydrangea Temple) 🪻Flowering period: early June 📍Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 (extended to 17:00 in June) 🎫Tickets: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for children 🚃Transportation: 10 minutes walk from JR Yokosuka Line "Kitakamakura Station" 🌟Features: 2,000 blue hydrangeas, the "悟り窓" window view in the abbot's courtyard is a masterpiece 2️⃣Hase-dera Temple (Hana no Mitsuji Temple) 🪻Flowering period: mid-June to early July (late blooming varieties can last until the rainy season) 📍Address: 3-11-2 Nagaya, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30) 🎫Tickets: 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary school students 🚃Transportation: 5 minutes walk from Enoden Hase Station 🌟Features: 2,500 hydrangeas of 40 species, the observatory overlooks the sea of ​​flowers and Sagami Bay at the same time 3️⃣ Achiujiuin (Cliff Hydrangea Tunnel) 🪻Flowering period: early to late June (forecast to be in full bloom from June 8, 2025) 📍Address: 1-1-5 Gokurakuji Temple, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-16:30 (may close early on rainy days) 🎫Tickets: Free 🚃Transportation: 3 minutes walk from Enoden "Gokurakuji Station" 🌟Features: 3,000 hydrangeas grow on both sides of the 248 stone steps, and the end faces the sea view 4️⃣ Kenchoji Temple (Zen Flower Garden) 🪻Flowering period: mid-June to early July 📍Address: Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 🎫Tickets: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for junior high school students 🚃Transportation: 15 minutes walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station 🌟Features: The dry landscape garden collides with hydrangeas, and the steep slope of Bansengfang tests your physical strength but has a high rate of filming📸 5️⃣Yuanjue Temple (Secret Hydrangea Road) 🪻Flowering period: late June to early July (the latest hydrangea blooming spot in Kanto) 📍Address: 409 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-16:30 🎫Tickets: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary school students 🚃Transportation: 1 minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station 🌟Features: Wabi-sabi aesthetics of white hydrangea and moss garden, tea ceremony experience at Fo Ri An (reservation required) - 🚗Transportation 1️⃣Recommended package: Enoshima-Kamakura Pass (1,640 yen from Shinjuku, including round-trip JR + Enoden unlimited rides) 2️⃣ Charter a car for convenient and worry-free travel

Good news for those visiting Kamakura between spring and summer! The hydrangeas here are in full bloom. Let's go and appreciate them. 📍Take the JR Line to each attraction 🌟Trip Highlights: ✅Meigetsu-in Temple: Famous for its hydrangeas, it's a 10-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station. The blue hydrangeas at Meigetsu-in are lighter in color when they first bloom, and the official viewing season starts in late June. ✅Hase-dera Temple: Known as "Kamakura's Western Paradise," this temple, featured in the Japanese drama "Last Twice," boasts nearly 40 varieties of hydrangeas, attracting many visitors. ✅Jōchi-ji Temple: Founded in 1219, this temple is known for love fortune prayers. Overlooking Yuigahama Beach, the blend of ocean and floral scenery creates a beautiful summer vista. ✅Inamuragasaki Park at Kamakura Seaside Park: Said to be the place where the Kamakura shogunate met its end, this park has many hydrangeas near the observation deck. It's also one of Kanagawa Prefecture's 50 scenic spots. ✅Goryo Shrine: A favorite among railway enthusiasts, this small shrine, located in a residential area, offers views of both the Enoden train and hydrangeas, attracting many photographers. ✨Tour Tips: ✅The best photo spot at Meigetsu-in is the hydrangea-lined stairway. Located in front of the Sanmon gate in the center of the temple grounds, it's easy to find. Access is restricted in the early morning, so it's recommended to visit later. ✅The hydrangeas at Hase-dera Temple bloom more vibrantly during the rainy season. Check the "Flower Walk" page on 🛜 for the best blooming period. The temple's clam-shaped ema (votive tablets) are also a unique feature. ✅Jōchi-ji Temple's hydrangeas, mainly purple and white, are concentrated at the entrance and along the stairs. The ocean view from the top of the stairs is stunning. The love charms here are said to be very effective! ✅From Inamuragasaki, you can enjoy distant views of Mount Fuji and the flower fields. It's also a great spot for sunset viewing. The sight of the setting sun sinking into the horizon is breathtaking. ✅Gokuraku-ji Temple near Jōchi-ji Temple is also a good place to see hydrangeas. It's said to be over 750 years old. The hydrangeas look even more beautiful against the backdrop of the thatched roof!

You can look back on it in the future by saving it 📍 Last year's Kamakura hydrangea tour 🪷 I went to Meigetsuin and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu on the weekend, and Hasedera on a weekday ✨ I recommend lining up for Meigetsuin and Hasedera first thing in the morning! To get to Meigetsuin, I stayed the night before in Fujisawa and left early in the morning!! Hasedera Temple also distributes numbered tickets, so please check before you go👍 I'll introduce some great travel destinations I've been to✨→IG @natrlp ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼ 📍: Enoshima and Kamakura ✈️: June 10-11, May 27, 2023 ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼ #Kamakura trip #Kamakura #hydrangea #Enoshima #Enoshima trip #hydrangea tour #Meigetsuin #Meigetsuin blue #Hasedera #Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine #flower water fountain #trip domestic travel

| Niche beauty, through the ancient temples and natural serenity of Kita-Kamakura. As one of Japan's three ancient capitals, Kamakura is more than just the Shonan Coast and the Great Buddha. In my opinion, Kita-Kamakura is the essence of Kamakura. It's a place full of historical and natural charm, perfect for hiking and visiting ancient sites. · This was my second time in Kamakura, and it happened to be the end of the fall foliage season🍁. I spent an afternoon hiking in Kita-Kamakura, and the experience far exceeded my expectations. So, combining culture, nature, and photo spots, I've put together this hiking guide for you. · 🚶🏻‍♂️Hiking Route Kita-Kamakura Station - Engaku-ji Temple - Meigetsu-in Temple - Kencho-ji Temple - Hansobo - Mount Shichimen Observation Deck - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Komachi-dori Street - Kamakura Station · ⛳Hiking Route Description ✅Kita-Kamakura Station: If you're coming from Tokyo, I recommend getting off at Kita-Kamakura Station instead of Kamakura Station so you don't have to backtrack. The station is small, but the houses along the railway have a quiet, Japanese garden atmosphere. ✅Engaku-ji Temple: Only a 3-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station. It's said that Kawabata Yasunari's "Thousand Cranes" was set here. Engaku-ji Temple, built in 1282, is a typical Song Dynasty-style temple. The Shariden (reliquary hall) is a classic Zen-style building and the only national treasure building in Kamakura. Although the Buddha hall is newly built, the Shakyamuni Buddha inside dates back to the Kamakura period. ✅Meigetsu-in Temple: About a 10-minute walk from Engaku-ji Temple. Meigetsu-in Temple is famous for its hydrangeas and is known as the "Hydrangea Temple." The round window of the main hall is a popular photo spot, offering a view of the courtyard's changing beauty throughout the seasons. Unfortunately, the temple was not open when I went, so I plan to visit again during the hydrangea season. ✅Kencho-ji Temple: A 15-minute walk from Meigetsu-in Temple. Kencho-ji Temple and the mountain forest behind it are the essence of hiking in Kita-Kamakura. Built in 1253, Kencho-ji Temple is the head of the Kamakura Gozan (Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura) and also features a typical Song Dynasty-style. The most noteworthy ancient building in the temple is the Sanmon gate, one of the largest wooden temple gates in Japan. In addition, the temple also has an exquisite Karamon gate, meaning "Chinese-style gable," with black and gold decorations, which is very ornate. ✅Hansobo and Mount Shichimen Observation Deck: Located on the mountain behind Kencho-ji Temple. It takes about 30 minutes to walk from Kencho-ji Temple to Hansobo, and about 10 minutes from Hansobo to the Mount Shichimen Observation Deck. Hansobo is named after a half-monk, half-layman practitioner. From here, you can overlook Kencho-ji Temple and the Shonan Coast. The autumn leaves at sunset are quite stunning, and the observation deck next to it offers a distant view of Mount Fuji. Personally, I don't think the Mount Shichimen Observation Deck at the top of the mountain is as beautiful as Hansobo, as there is more vegetation blocking the view. This is also a fork in the road where you can either return the same way or continue along the Tenen Hiking Trail and descend from Zuisen-ji Temple. ✅Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: About a 15-minute walk from Kencho-ji Temple. This is Kamakura's symbolic shrine, dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war, and is one of Japan's three great Hachiman shrines. During the cherry blossom season, there's a famous Dankazura cherry blossom tunnel to photograph. ✅Komachi-dori Street: A must-visit shopping street. After your hike, it's a great place to buy some local Kamakura souvenirs. ✅Kamakura Station: From here, you can return to Tokyo or continue to explore the Shonan Coast.

Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular spot famous as a hydrangea temple. During hydrangea season, the temple grounds are dyed a fantastical blue, creating a fantastical landscape. This is a time when many people visit, so it can get very crowded. But the beauty of the temple is still worth visiting! If you go early in the morning or on a weekday, you can enjoy it at a relatively leisurely pace. Be sure to visit and enjoy the spectacular views that can only be seen during the rainy season! #0yentravelnovember #Kanagawa #Kamakura #hydrangea #hydrangeaspots #Kamakurasightseeing

Meigetsuin Temple or Ajisai Temple, which means "Hydrangea Temple" (Hydrangea Temple) Inside the temple, there is a garden of over 2,500 Hime-Ajisai hydrangeas blooming in early summer or the rainy season of Japan, around June (we went in late May, the flowers were not in full bloom yet). 🕰️ Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 (July-May) 8:30-17:00 (June) 📍Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062, Japan 🗓️Travel planning: It takes 10 minutes to walk from Kita-Kamakura Station to Meigetsuin Temple. 💰Admission fee: 500 yen #TokyoTravel

Meigetsuin Temple is a recommended spot to see autumn leaves in Kamakura. It is famous for hydrangeas, but the autumn leaves are also a highlight! The autumn leaves peeking through the round windows are incredibly beautiful, and you can see a fantastic view🍁 Not only in the temple grounds, but also on the way from Kita-Kamakura Station to Meigetsuin Temple, there are beautiful autumn leaves everywhere! ! In addition to the autumn leaves, Meigetsuin Temple's dry landscape garden is also charming and beautiful. Please take a stroll through the autumn leaves of Kita-Kamakura, which has many attractions😚 ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ 📍: Meigetsuin Temple, Kamakura 📸: Canon EOS 5D Mark Ⅳ, iPhone 13 Pro 💴: 300 yen ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ #Beginningofautumn #Kamakura #Kamakuratourism #Kamakuratrip #Autumnleaves #Autumnleavesspot #Meigetsuin Temple #Autumnleaveswalk

Meigetsuin is a Zen temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is especially famous as the "Hydrangea Temple." It is easily accessible, about a 10-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station, and is one of the must-see spots for sightseeing in Kamakura. The temple grounds are filled with beautiful scenery throughout the seasons, and especially in June, when the hydrangea season begins, the grounds are filled with blue flowers. The hydrangeas at Meigetsuin are characterized by their all-blue color. Combined with the calm atmosphere typical of Kamakura, you can enjoy their fantastic beauty. Many people visit when the temple is in full bloom, but if you visit early in the morning, you may be able to take a relatively leisurely stroll. The temple itself has a long history, and the garden view from the round window in the temple grounds is also known as the "Window of Enlightenment," and is popular as a photogenic spot. The autumn leaves and spring greenery are particularly beautiful, so it is a place you can enjoy even outside of hydrangea season. #0円旅秋

Meigetsuin Temple, a temple associated with the Hojo Clan! Meigetsuin Temple is also known as the "Hydrangea Temple"✨ During the rainy season, the temple grounds are filled with hydrangeas, and their beauty is overwhelming🌸 The temple attracts visitors throughout the year because you can enjoy seasonal flowers. I visited the temple in the middle of late summer, and it was a very nice temple! 🕐Business hours: 9:00-16:00 📍Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 💰Admission fee: 500 yen for adults / 300 yen for children - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you for reading to the end✨ I'm an office worker with weekends off, but I enjoy planning and using my weekends and paid vacation to go on trips. I want to know about places like this! I want to go here! I look forward to your comments! #Memories of my trip to Japan #Sightseeing in Kamakura #Trip to Kanagawa #Meigetsuin Temple #Hydrangea Temple

Meigetsuin Temple is famous for its hydrangea season in June✨ It is also affectionately known as the "hydrangea temple." When I visited on September 30, 2024, I was able to enjoy a lush landscape that was different from the hydrangea season🌿 Vivid red spider lilies Hydrangea peony, which resembles a hydrangea Pink begonia Hibiscus-like hibiscus The scenery with the beautifully blooming flowers was also beautiful🏵️ Some of the maples were turning yellow and red, but the best time to see the autumn leaves is around late November to early December every year🍁 The main hall was decorated with pumpkins and sweet potatoes harvested in the fall, which was wonderful🍠🍂 From the circular window behind it, called the "Window of Enlightenment," it was wonderful to be able to appreciate the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons in the garden behind the main hall, like a painting in a round frame🖼️ 🌼Seasonal flowers blooming at Meigetsu-in [Spring] Peach, cherry blossom, white magnolia, fritillary, Japanese dogwood, holly-leaf mahonia, mountain azalea, black-flowered laurel, Japanese laurel Japanese laurel, Hirado azalea, willow, forsythia, magnolia, Japanese quince, iris, beadle, Japanese laurel, weeping cherry, azalea, magnolia, Japanese laurel, mountain bush, summer sprout, jasmine [Summer] Hydrangea, Japanese iris, rock sedge, summer camellia, trumpet creeper, mountain lily, crape myrtle, hibiscus, hydrangea, silk tree [Autumn] Osmanthus, bush clover, red spider lily, Japanese silver grass, Japanese silverleaf, lesser cuckoo, Japanese anemone, beadle, camellia, maple [Winter] Maple, daffodil, plum, witch hazel, wintersweet, camellia, Christmas rose, camellia "Meigetsuin" 📍Japan, 247-0062 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture (10 minutes walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station) Visiting hours/entry times: 9:00~16:00 Admission fees: High school students and above: 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen Disabled: Free (disability certificate required) *One accompanying person is free Phone number: 0467-24-3437 #100TravelStyle #Kita-Kamakura #Flowers #Meigetsuin

#FuriTabi The valley opposite Jochi-ji Temple in Yamanouchi is called Meigetsu-dani. Meigetsu-in Temple was established there as a sub-temple of Zenko-ji Temple, which is now abandoned. Famous as a hydrangea temple, the temple grounds are filled with thousands of hydrangeas, also known as Meigetsu-in Blue, and the temple is bustling with visitors during the season. The temple grounds include Meigetsu-in Yagura, said to be the largest tower in Kamakura. This tower is said to be the tomb of Uesugi Norikata, and there are reliefs of what are believed to be Shaka Nyorai and Taho Nyorai on the walls. The top of the base is also decorated with reliefs of what are believed to be the 16 Arhats, so it is also called Rakan-do (Rakan Cave).

As spring transitions into summer in Japan, it's also the season for hydrangeas to bloom. Across Japan, there are many famous spots for hydrangeas, including various parks and temples where you can enjoy these flowers in full bloom. This time, we recommend Meigetsu-in in Kamakura. Over 80% of the hydrangeas in the temple are the native 'Hime Ajisai' variety, primarily in blue and purple hues. The color of hydrangea flowers changes with the pH level of the soil: acidic soil produces sky blue flowers, neutral soil yields milky white flowers, and alkaline soil results in red or purple flowers. A must-see is the approach to the temple gate, lined with blooming hydrangeas on both sides.

During the hydrangea season in June, Meigetsu-in in Kamakura is a must-visit. Located a 10-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station, Meigetsu-in planted about 2,500 hydrangeas along the approach to the temple after World War II due to a shortage of wooden stakes. The hydrangeas, which are easier to maintain, replaced the stakes and have since earned the temple the nickname 'Hydrangea Temple.' The hydrangeas here are initially a light blue when they start to bloom, and later in the season, they turn into a unique vibrant blue, known as 'Meigetsu-in Blue.' Visiting Hours: 09:00–16:00 Access: 10-minute walk from JR Yokosuka Line Kita-Kamakura Station Admission: 500 yen

~Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture~ Meigetsuin TempleMeigetsuin Temple is famous as a spot for hydrangeas in Kamakura! ☑️Popular hydrangea spot ☑️Temple famous for its Window of Enlightenment and hydrangeas ☑️Recommended to go early in the morning or late at night! If you can go on a weekday, we recommend going on a weekday! A popular spot in Kamakura that you can enjoy even if it is not hydrangea season! The hydrangeas were in full bloom and were very beautiful and soothing♡ ➖Outing plan➖📍Spot name Meigetsuin Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 Cost: High school students and above: 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen Recommended: Blooming hydrangeas and the Window of Enlightenment ⚠Caution: It gets very crowded during hydrangea season. Weekdays are recommended ➖ Access ➖ Train 🚃 10 minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station Bus 🚌 From Kamakura Station, take the Enoden bus [No. 2] bound for Ofuna Station (under Lumine) and get off at Meigetsuin 🚗 20 minutes from Asahina IC on the Yokohama Yokosuka Road No parking available, use a nearby paid parking lot. #0 yen trip #Kamakura #Hydrangea spots #Kamakura sightseeing #japantrip #japantravel #trip #Japanese travel tour

📍Kamakura Meigetsuin Temple🍃 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻🇯🇵 Meigetsuin Temple is famous nationwide for its hydrangeas, the best in Kamakura. About 2,500 hydrangeas are planted in the temple grounds, and during the hydrangea season in mid-June, blue, purple, and white hydrangeas bloom in abundance💕 Among them, the blue hydrangeas, also known as Meigetsu Blue, are refreshing and stunningly beautiful🥺💙 The temple was founded in the first year of the Eiryaku era, and the temple grounds are home to the Meigetsuin Yagura, the largest tower in Kamakura. In addition, the garden behind the main hall is usually closed to the public, but is only open during the iris flowering season and the autumn foliage season✨ #Kamakura #Meigetsuin #DomesticTrip 📍Location: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-16:00

#Travelingwithme On June 22nd, I went to Meigetsu-in Temple 🎵It was the best time to see the hydrangeas, and the garden was covered in blue hydrangeas 🎵I arrived at Kita-Kamakura Station just before 10:00 and walked there, and it was surprisingly empty, even though it was a Saturday?! There was hardly any line to enter, so we got through easily. The only crowded place was the line for the Window of Enlightenment. We waited in line for about 40 minutes. It was quite crowded before 12:00, so we recommend visiting in the morning! This week is the last time to see the hydrangeas. 📍Meigetsu-in Temple Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 247-0062 Access: 10 minutes walk from Kita-Kamakura Station Cost: 500 yen Recommended point: It is recommended to visit in the morning as it is empty #Hydrangea #Meigetsu-in Temple #Kamakura Trip #Kamakura

This popular spot in Kita-Kamakura allows you to admire the beautiful blue hydrangeas, also known as "Meigetsuin Blue." It is also famous as the Hydrangea Temple, and now is the best time to visit. Visited: June 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Name of facility📍Meigetsuin Address📍189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Access📍About 9 minutes on foot from the Kita-Kamakura Station exit About 29 minutes on foot from the West Exit of Kamakura Station Visiting hours📍9:00-16:00 Admission fee📍Adults (high school students and above) 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Domestic travel #japan #Meigetsuin #Meigetsuin blue #Round window #Kita-Kamakura #Kamakura sightseeing #Kanto sightseeing

The round window, a popular photo spot in Meigetsu-in Temple, known as the hydrangea temple, is called the "window of enlightenment." It took nearly an hour to take a photo there, as it was a Saturday during the season. Don't forget to take precautions against heatstroke! ୨୧――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Meigetsu-in Round Window (Circular Window) Address📍189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture Access📍About 9 minutes on foot from the Kita-Kamakura Station exit About 29 minutes on foot from the Kamakura Station West Exit Visiting hours📍9:00-16:00 Admission fee📍Adults (high school students and above) 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Domestic travel #japan #Kanto tourism #Meigetsu-in #Meigetsu-in blue #Round window

Mingyueyuan is a great place to take photos of hydrangeas. Blooming period: June! 🕰️Opening hours: 09:00-16:00 📍Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City 💰Per capita consumption: [Review] High school students and above: 500 yen Elementary and middle school students: 300 yen 【The garden behind the main hall is open to the public】 500 yen for inspection and modification 💞Reason for recommendation: Girls who like hydrangeas and taking photos should not miss it! Very photogenic ^_^ A must-see attraction when visiting Kamakura! After visiting Meigetsu-in Temple, you can also shop near Kamakura Station. There are many food stalls! You can also visit other places in Enoshima. 🗓️Itinerary: Since Meigetsu-in Temple is close to Kita-Kamakura Station, if you want to rent a kimono or yukata first, you can go to Kamakura Station to rent it before departure. It is recommended to rent it early in the morning, because Mingyueyuan is usually crowded with people during the noon period, making it difficult to take good photos! Friends who like photography and checking in should not miss it. #JapanSpring #trip #foodphotography #Kamakura #Meigetsuin