{"id":2713,"date":"2025-01-24T22:54:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/?page_id=2713"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:25:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:25:46","slug":"meigetsuin-kamakura","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/en\/kitakamakura\/meigetsuin-kamakura\/","title":{"rendered":"Meigetsu-in (\u660e\u6708\u9662)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video preload=\"none\" height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\u660e\u6708\u9662\u65b0\u7dd1\u306e\u77f3\u6bb5pixta_51050907_L.jpg\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/\u660e\u6708\u9662.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the Hydrangeas of Meigetsuin Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tucked into the forested hills of northern Kamakura, Meigetsuin Temple is a Rinzai Zen temple affiliated with Kenchoji Temple. It\u2019s famously called the \u201cHydrangea Temple,\u201d especially during June when roughly 2,500 blue hydrangeas\u2014known as &#8220;Meigetsuin Blue&#8221;\u2014bloom across its grounds. The temple traces its roots back to the late Heian period when it was founded as &#8220;Meigetsuan&#8221; by Tsunetoshi, in memory of his father who died in the Heiji Rebellion. It later became a sub-temple of Zenko-ji and was shaped into its current form by Uesugi Norikata during the Muromachi period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1429\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/meigetsuin-temple_spot-card_en.jpg\" alt=\"Meigetsuin Temple travel information infographic\" class=\"wp-image-17526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/meigetsuin-temple_spot-card_en.jpg 1429w, https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/meigetsuin-temple_spot-card_en-768x1376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/meigetsuin-temple_spot-card_en-857x1536.jpg 857w, https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/meigetsuin-temple_spot-card_en-1143x2048.jpg 1143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1429px) 100vw, 1429px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustrations are for visual reference only and may not reflect the actual appearance of the site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is the Best Time to Visit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hydrangeas peak in mid-to-late June, drawing large crowds. However, visiting in the early morning or during late afternoon offers a more peaceful experience. The late autumn foliage from late November to early December is also stunning, especially when enjoyed during quiet hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo Highlights and Must-See Spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple\u2019s most iconic photo spot is the round &#8220;Window of Enlightenment&#8221; in the main hall, perfectly framing the seasonal garden scenery beyond\u2014green in spring, fiery red in fall. The dry landscape garden in front of the main hall exudes Zen tranquility, making it a perfect place to reflect and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Embrace the Quiet Hours of Morning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying nearby at <a href=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/en\/kamakura-stay\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"516\" title=\"Stay in Kamakura\">Toshi&#8217;s Place (\u30c8\u30b7\u30ba\u30d7\u30ec\u30a4\u30b9)<\/a> allows visitors to reach Meigetsuin Temple on foot before the crowds arrive. Early visits reward you with the stillness of a Zen temple waking up to morning light, or a sunset visit gives a different kind of calm after most day-trippers have left Kamakura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get There from Toshi&#8217;s Place (\u30c8\u30b7\u30ba\u30d7\u30ec\u30a4\u30b9)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/en\/kamakura-stay\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"516\" title=\"Stay in Kamakura\">Toshi&#8217;s Place (\u30c8\u30b7\u30ba\u30d7\u30ec\u30a4\u30b9)<\/a>, it\u2019s about a 15-minute trip combining a short train ride and a scenic walk. The temple is easily accessible yet surrounded by nature, offering a perfect balance between convenience and retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap-Up: Hydrangeas and a Local Way to Experience Kamakura<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meigetsuin Temple is a rare blend of seasonal beauty, historical depth, and playful charm\u2014such as its rabbit motifs and the whimsical &#8220;Rabbit Space Station&#8221; on the grounds. During your stay at Toshi&#8217;s Place, take time to explore the temple like a local. Savor the freedom of a trip without rigid schedules, and let this serene corner of Kamakura restore your spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Ajisai Temple (Meigetsu-in) (\u3042\u3058\u3055\u3044\u5bfa\uff0f<a href=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/kitakamakura\/meigetsuin-kamakura\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"145\" title=\"\u660e\u6708\u9662\">\u660e\u6708\u9662<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Address<\/td><td>189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City (\u938c\u5009\u5e02), Kanagawa (\u795e\u5948\u5ddd\u770c), Japan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highlights<\/td><td>Thousands of hydrangeas known as \u201cMeigetsu-in Blue\u201d \/ Temple garden behind the main hall (open only during iris bloom and autumn foliage seasons) \/ Meigetsu-in <a href=\"https:\/\/kamakuraguide.com\/en\/geographic-feature\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"130\" title=\"About the geographical features of Kamakura\">Yagura<\/a> (the largest cave tomb in Kamakura) \/ Temple grounds designated as a National Historic Site<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Things to Do<\/td><td>Visit the temple grounds \/ View hydrangeas and other seasonal flowers \/ Enjoy the special opening of the garden behind the main hall during limited seasons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hours<\/td><td>9:00\u201316:00 (In June: 8:30\u2013last entry 16:30, gates close at 17:00)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visit Duration (Estimate)<\/td><td>Approx. 45 min (Quick: 30 min \/ Thorough: 60 min)<br>\u203bDuring the hydrangea season (June), it is extremely crowded, with admission limits and long waiting times.<br>\u203bDuring the peak autumn foliage period (late November\u2013early December), on weekends and holidays, it may be very crowded.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission<\/td><td>500 yen for high school students and older \/ 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students \/ Free for visitors with a disability certificate (plus one caregiver) \/ Additional 500 yen during special opening of the rear garden behind the main hall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closed<\/td><td>Not specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notes<\/td><td>Not specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Restrooms<\/td><td>Not specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.trip-kamakura.com\/things-to-do\/meigetsuin-temple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/visit.trip-kamakura.com\/things-to-do\/meigetsuin-temple\/<\/a> (Kamakura Official Tourism Guide)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=\u795e\u5948\u5ddd\u770c\u938c\u5009\u5e02\u5c71\u30ce\u5185189&#038;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"> <\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audio Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010Audio Guide\u3011Discover the Charm of Meigetsu-in  in Kamakura | Kamakura Travel Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qb3vji6nilc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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It\u2019s famously called the \u201cHydrangea Temple,\u201d especially during June when roughly 2,500 blue hydrangeas\u2014known as &#8220;Meigetsuin Blue&#8221;\u2014bloom across its grounds. The temple traces its roots back to the late Heian [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7759,"parent":465,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page__spot-detail.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"kamakura_cuisine":[],"class_list":["post-2713","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 5.0.4 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Blue hydrangeas, a circular Zen window, and resident rabbits await at this Kita-Kamakura temple. 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