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Hydrangea Blossoms in Japan 2025

Explore the temples of Kamakura with its stunning flower carpets

Best time: June–early July

Adorning temples and forests, these blue and at times pink ​wonders are a true sign of summer. Visit Hasedera, Meigetsuin, or Tokeiji Temples to see more than 40 varieties of this beautiful flower! And it's only about 70 km away from Tokyo.

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