The sides of Kannonyama boast a huge assortment of hydrangea.
Known as the ‘Temple of Flowers’ due to its magnificent year-round gardens, the grounds of Hasedera Temple provoke a thorough appreciation for the dynamic changing of the seasons.
A 5-minute walk from Hase Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway Line, which is reachable after a 70-minute train ride from Tokyo, Hasedera Temple bursts with a delightful assortment of over 2,500 hydrangeas of 40 different species.
Blooming at various times in different shapes and colors from late May, the temple grounds become engulfed in hydrangea, allowing devotees to pray surrounded by incredible scenery.