Meigetsuin Temple|Beautiful hydrangeas blooming before the gate

Year 2025June 2025JuneMeigetsuinKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures the beautiful hydrangeas blooming at the entrance of Myōgen-in Temple.

This photo captures the beautiful hydrangeas near the gate of Myōgen-in Temple, taken from the entrance area.Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura during early summer is a popular spot where visitors are enveloped by a landscape of blue hydrangeas. The hydrangeas blooming along the quiet approach path and beside the stone-paved walkways are particularly striking. Further inside, the iris garden offers a serene atmosphere. The view of the garden through the round window provides a special moment, revealing a different charm with each passing season.