Hydrangea Temple

In Japan, the rainy season has set in, which means that we can enjoy hydrangeas in full bloom.






We visited Hasedera Templ in Kamakura City, about 1-hour train-ride from Tokyo.





It is known as a Hydrangea Temple.

About 2,500 of hydrangeas are being planted in a steep‐sided hill, which makes a magnificent scenery.

Kamakura is known as one of the most famous ancient cities in Japan, as with Kyoto, and has a lot of old temples.

You can see this 'Kamakura Daibutsu', Great Buddha, in Kotokuin Temple.

 The Great Buddha is some 11.3 meters tall and weighs around 121 tons.

Although this statue is being designated a National Treasure by the Japanese government, it sits outdoors.

Don't you think that the national asset can suffer rain and wind damage?

It originally sat indoors.

 It is said that the tsunami (seismic sea wave) occurred in 1495, destroyed the building that housed it, resulting in the open-air statue seen today.

We think this statue suites the blue sky:)

Thank you for stopping by!