Meigetsuin

Meigetsuin

明月院で青い紫陽花が染める凛とした初夏に出会う

鎌倉を代表する紫陽花の名所として名高い明月院は、初夏になると境内一面が青い紫陽花に包まれ、訪れる人々を魅了します。石段や参道に沿って咲き並ぶ紫陽花は端正で美しく、深みのある青色が境内の静けさと調和し、凛とした空気を生み出します。その風景は日常から切り離された別世界のようで、一歩足を踏み入れるだけで心がすっと落ち着いていくのを感じられます。

Key points for photography

撮影のポイントは、朝一番の時間帯を狙うことです。開門直後は人が少なく、境内に静けさが残っているため、紫陽花の青がより深く落ち着いた表情で写ります。朝のやわらかな光は花びらに自然な陰影を与え、石段や参道の雰囲気も引き立ててくれます。混雑前の澄んだ空気の中で、明月院ならではの凛とした紫陽花の風景を、落ち着いて撮影できるのが最大の魅力です。

Best viewing and photography timing

Best Season

early summer

Recommended times

昼

Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)

Item Details
Address 神奈川県鎌倉市山ﾉ内189
subject hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Admission fee Yes
Admission Time Yes
Parking lot None
Restroom Yes

The day I visited this place in the past

Route taken on June 7, 2025.

Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜The Moss Garden and the Jizo Statue's Presence

This photograph captures both the moss carpet found in the garden extending deep within Myōgen-in Temple and the figure of a Jizō statue standing quietly.
Year 2025June 2025JuneKsitigarbha statueMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerymoss
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜Close-up of hydrangeas against a round window backdrop

This photograph was taken with careful composition to create a sense of depth: the hydrangeas in the foreground are sharply focused, while the circular window in the background is intentionally blurred, framing the view of the window beyond.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜The Quiet Iris Garden at the Back of Meigetsuin

This photograph captures the iris garden located deep within Myōgen-in Temple. Though it was not the peak blooming season, the quietly blooming Japanese irises were quite impressive.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜Composition of Round Windows and Hydrangeas

This photograph was taken from a slight distance away, capturing the round window at the rear of Myōgen-in Temple. I focused on the hydrangeas while carefully composing the shot to include the atmosphere of the foreground as well.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜Stairway Path with Blurred Right Side and Hydrangeas

This photograph captures the stairway path and hydrangeas at Meigetsuin Temple, with the focus set on the left side in the background, while the flowers on the right are intentionally blurred to create a soft, dreamlike effect.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Myogetsuin｜Round window and hydrangea in the foreground

In this photo, I tried to capture the round window at the back of Myogetsuin by focusing on the hydrangea in the foreground and softly blurring the window at the back.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜Stairway Path and Hydrangeas on the Right

This photograph captures the terraced path visible immediately upon entering Myōgen-in Temple and the hydrangeas blooming along its sides, with the focus set on the flowers on the right.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜Stairway Path and Hydrangeas in the Left Rear

This photograph captures the stairway path and hydrangea scenery just inside Myōgen-in Temple, with the focus set on the flowers in the far left background.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin Temple｜Beautiful hydrangeas blooming before the gate

This photograph captures the beautiful hydrangeas near the gate of Myōgen-in Temple, taken from the entrance area.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin Temple｜Gateway Scenery Highlighting Hydrangeas

This photograph focuses on the beautiful hydrangeas blooming just before the gate of Myōgen-in Temple, capturing them in a way that highlights their appearance.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜Hydrangeas at Meigetsuin's Entrance and Depth

This photo was taken from outside before the gates opened, capturing the area near the entrance of Meigetsuin Temple. I focused on the hydrangea in the foreground on the right and tried to shoot with an awareness of depth.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
Year 2025

Meigetsuin｜Hydrangea Path Before Opening

This photograph was taken before the gates opened, capturing the hydrangea path near Myōgen-in Temple's entrance with the flowers on both sides balanced harmoniously within the frame.
Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
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