日本、〒247-0062 神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内１８９

The approach to the temple is blanketed in the famous "Meigetsuin Blue." Japan's native "princess hydrangeas" dye the grounds in a soft, pale blue, creating one of Kamakura's most iconic views alongside the garden framed by the famous round window. Try to get there first thing in the morning to enjoy the quiet atmosphere.

日本、〒248-0016 神奈川県鎌倉市長谷３丁目１１−２

As you climb the "Hydrangea Path" up the hillside, you'll see Yuigahama Beach sparkling beyond 2,500 hydrangeas of about 40 different varieties. It's such a treat to look out at the ocean and the flowers at the same time. During peak season, they sometimes hand out numbered entry tickets, so we recommend arriving early in the day.

日本、〒250-0405 神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町大平台

A famous spot along the "Hydrangea Train" route, where the flowers grow right up to the edge of the tracks. At Ohiradai, a switchback station, the blooms are so close to the platform you feel like you can almost reach out and touch them. The evening trains, illuminated by lights, are absolutely magical.

日本、〒258-0021 神奈川県足柄上郡開成町吉田島２３

Around 5,000 hydrangeas bloom along the rice paddies and waterways here. With the Tanzawa Mountains in the background—and Mt. Fuji on a clear day—this peaceful countryside setting offers a refreshing change of pace from temples and shrines. It's a wonderful hidden gem.

日本、〒191-0031 東京都日野市高幡７３３

Home to about 7,500 hydrangeas, with an especially impressive variety of delicate mountain hydrangeas. It's a joy to wander through this historic temple's grounds while searching for these charming, wild little blooms.

日本、〒270-0002 千葉県松戸市平賀６３

An ancient temple famous as the "Hydrangea Temple." Around 10,000 hydrangeas line the approach and corridors, blooming beautifully alongside Japanese irises. If you want to see a truly spectacular, dense field of flowers close to Tokyo, this is the place to go.

日本、〒297-0042 千葉県茂原市三ケ谷７１９

A spectacular private garden where about 10,000 hydrangeas of 250 different varieties blanket an entire hillside. Looking up at the massive wall of flowers is a truly unique experience. It's a wonderful hidden gem that is only open to the public in June.

日本、〒309-1231 茨城県桜川市本木１

Around 5,000 hydrangeas decorate this historic temple, which is famous for blessings of safe childbirth and child-rearing. You might even spot free-roaming peacocks wandering around the grounds—a truly unique sight! It's a peaceful, scenic spot nestled in the mountains of Ibaraki.

日本、〒310-0052 茨城県水戸市松本町１３−１９

Home to about 6,000 hydrangeas, featuring mostly Western varieties. As the main venue for Mito's Hydrangea Festival, it's a lovely place to take a leisurely stroll through a garden that beautifully blends Japanese and Western styles. It's the perfect final stop for a trip around northern Kanto.