June 25, 2009

Hydrangea



Ajisai (hydrangea) is the rainy season's flower.
The blooming season is from May to July.

It is said that flower (actually calyx) turns blue if acid soil. And it turns red if alkaline soil.

Meigetsuin temple, known as Ajisai temple, is famous Ajisai spot in Kamakura.



[Meigetuin temple]
189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura
Kanagawa

10 minutes from JR Kita-kamakura station.
Hours: 9:00 - 16:00 (8:30 - 17:00 in June)
Entrance fee: 500 yen in June (other months: 300 yen)



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