Meigetsuin Temple (Ajisaidera) - Kamakura Travel - japan-guide. com Meigetsuin Temple (明月院) is a temple of the Rinzai Zen Sect founded in 1160 in Kamakura It is also known as Ajisaidera ("Hydrangea Temple") because hydrangeas bloom in abundance on the temple grounds during the rainy season around June 95% of the hydrangeas here are of the Hime Ajisai ("Princess Hydrangea") variety, which are colored blue
Meigetsu-in - The Hydrangeas Temple in Kamakura - Kanpai Japan Meigetsu-in is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai School, located in the north of Kamakura The temple is famous for its garden, very popular in June for the blooming of hime ajisai blue hydrangeas At other times of the year, visitors can quietly stroll around a charming and well-designed promenade
Meigetsuin Temple | Travel Japan - Travel Japan - Japan National . . . Meigetsuin Temple is the site of Hojo Tokiyori's tomb Meigetsuin Temple has so many hydrangeas that it is known as Hydrangea Temple Hojo Tokiyori was the leading administrator of the Kamakura shogunate in the 13th century and an effective dictator, leaving the shogun as a puppet figurehead
Meigetsu-in Temple: A serene Zen sanctuary in Kamakura Nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Meigetsu-in Temple stands as a captivating testament to Japan's rich Buddhist heritage Known affectionately as the "Temple of Hydrangeas," this Rinzai Zen temple offers visitors a harmonious blend of spiritual tranquility and natural beauty
A thorough guide to the highlights of Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura! Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura is also known as Ajisaidera ("Hydrangea Temple") because hydrangea bloom in abundance on the temple grounds around June every year The Zen temple with lush grounds has a beautiful inner garden
Meigetsuin Temple | Things to do | VISIT KAMAKURA Meigetsuin is also known as the Hydrangea Temple, and was the first temple in Kamakura to become famous for its gardens The Meigetsuin yagura tomb, where Buddhist images such as Shaka-nyorai were carved into the rock, is the largest tomb in Kamakura
Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple) Meigetsuin Temple is a temple of the Kenchoji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Sannouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture Its official name is Fukugenzan Meigetsuin This temple is known for its hydrangea blossoms and is also known as “Ajisai-dera” (Hydrangea Temple)