Explore the serene pathway leading to a traditional Japanese gate at Kencho-Ji Temple in Kamakura.

Meigetsu-in

明月院

Kita-Kamakura, Kamakura · 鎌倉

A temple in the northern valley known for a circular window framing its rear garden, and for hydrangeas so uniformly blue the place is called the hydrangea temple.

Why it’s worth it

Queue for the round window — everyone photographs it, and it is genuinely as good as the photographs. The back garden opens only in June and November.

CategoryCulture

AreaKita-Kamakura

Hours09:00–16:00

Typical spend¥

round windowhydrangeablue

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