{"id":1360,"date":"2025-05-29T20:39:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/?p=1360"},"modified":"2025-06-20T07:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T22:51:43","slug":"2025hydrangea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/en\/2025hydrangea\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamakura Hydrangea 2025 \u2013 Latest Blooming Status, Where To See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u3000As the season of fresh greenery brightens the ancient city of Kamakura, the time for hydrangeas has arrived.<br>The colorful hydrangeas adorning stone paths and historic temples offer a soothing sight for many visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature focuses on the blooming status of hydrangeas in Kamakura\u2014especially in popular spots such as Hase, Sakanoshita, and Gokurakuji. Alongside the bloom updates, we\u2019ll also provide information on the best viewing locations, how to get there, and recommended nearby cafes, so you can enjoy the changing season to its fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the timing of the blooms varies by location, we plan to provide updates once or twice a week. Please check back regularly and use this information when planning your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f338; <strong>Blooming Information (June 19, 2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J\u014djuin Temple &amp; Enoden Railway Line (Hase\/Sakanoshita Area)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u30fbStatus:<\/strong> Full Bloom<br><strong>\u30fbComment:<\/strong> Both J\u014djuin Temple and the Enoden railway area are in full bloom. Despite the heat, the hydrangeas are flourishing beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1596\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2361-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2361-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2361-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2361-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2361-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2361-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1593\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2358-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2358-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2358-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2358-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2358-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2358-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1591\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2356-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2356-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2356-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2356-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2356-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2356-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f338; Blooming Information (June 13, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J\u014djuin Temple &amp; Enoden Railway Line (Hase\/Sakanoshita Area)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u30fbStatus:<\/strong> Full Bloom<br><strong>\u30fbComment:<\/strong> Both J\u014djuin Temple and the Enoden railway line are in full bloom. The hydrangeas are beautifully blooming, whether it\u2019s sunny or rainy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1487\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2328-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2328-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2328-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2328-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2328-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2328-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1488\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2335-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2335-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2335-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2335-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2335-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2335-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1490\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2339-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2339-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2339-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2339-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2339-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2339-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f338; Blooming Update (June \uff19, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goryo Shrine (Hase \/ Sakanoshita Area)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;In full bloom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong>Both Seijoin Temple and Goryo Shrine are in full bloom. Also, hydrangeas are decorating the pathways throughout Kamakura.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1452\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2316-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2316-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2316-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2316-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2316-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2316-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1451\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2315-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2315-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2315-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2315-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2315-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2315-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2313-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2313-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2313-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2313-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2313-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2313-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1449\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2312-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2312-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2312-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2312-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2312-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2312-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f338; Blooming Update (June \uff16, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goryo Shrine (Hase \/ Sakanoshita Area)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;80% in bloom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong>Hydrangeas are beginning to bloom all around Kamakura.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1425\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2294-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2294-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2294-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2294-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2294-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2294-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1426\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2295-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2295-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2295-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2295-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2295-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2295-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1427\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2297-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2297-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2297-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2297-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2297-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2297-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1428\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2299-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2299-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2299-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2299-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2299-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2299-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f338; Blooming Update (June \uff11, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J\u014dju-in Temple (Gokurakuji Kiridoshi)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;Budding, some in bloom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong>&nbsp;During the fresh green season, the view from J\u014dju-in Temple is absolutely breathtaking. The collaboration of the blue sky, Yuigahama Beach, and hydrangeas is simply stunning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1387\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2256-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2256-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2256-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2256-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2256-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2256-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1388\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2257-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2257-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2257-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2257-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2257-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2257-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1389\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2258-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2258-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2258-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2258-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2258-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2258-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1390\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2259-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2259-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2259-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2259-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2259-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2259-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f338; Blooming Update (May 29, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gokurakuji Station (Gokurakuji Area)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;Budding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong>&nbsp;The flowers are still in bud and have not yet begun to bloom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1347\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2218-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2218-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2218-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2218-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2218-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2218-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1348\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2219-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2219-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2219-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2219-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2219-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2219-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1349\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2220-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2220-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2220-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2220-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2220-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2220-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goryo Shrine (Sakanoshita Area)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;Budding, Partially Blooming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong>&nbsp;The hydrangeas have just started to show a hint of color.<br>Many are still in bud, but as they gradually come into full bloom, you can feel the early summer atmosphere settling in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1351\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2223-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2223-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2223-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2223-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2223-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2223-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1354\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2226-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2226-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2226-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2226-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2226-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2226-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1355\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2227-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2227-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2227-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2227-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2227-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2227-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jojuin Temple (Gokurakuji Kiridoshi Area)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong>&nbsp;Budding, Partially Blooming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong>&nbsp;Although many hydrangeas were cut back a few years ago due to stairway renovations, this year they may once again offer a beautiful view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1358\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2230-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2230-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2230-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2230-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2230-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2230-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1357\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2229-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2229-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2229-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2229-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2229-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2229-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S<strong>taying Overnight is Also Recommended<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying in a traditional Kamakura-style house like the one Chiaki lived in is a wonderful way to combine sightseeing with an overnight stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommended Areas to Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Around Kamakura Station<\/strong><br>Convenient for sightseeing, with easy access to Komachi Street and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Around Hase Station<\/strong><br>Close to popular attractions like the Great Buddha of Kamakura and Hasedera Temple. After enjoying the fireworks, you can walk to nearby hotels, ryokan, or vacation rentals.<br><br>Popular hotels and inns tend to fill up quickly, so we recommend booking early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_blue\">Traditional Inn &#8220;Kamakura Rakuan&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><br>\u3000Experience the charm of Kamakura with a peaceful stay in a renovated traditional Japanese house over 70 years old. Enjoy the warmth of wood and a calm, authentic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/d190844c-34d5-408a-849d-7cad4324e0e2.jpeg.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1011\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3000\u3000&nbsp;<strong>Access:<\/strong>&nbsp;A 3-minute walk from&nbsp;<em>Hase Station<\/em>&nbsp;on the Enoden Line<br>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000  A 3-minute walk to&nbsp;<em>Sakanoshita Beach<\/em>&nbsp;(10 minutes to&nbsp;<em>Yuigahama Beach<\/em>)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>kura Rakuan Hanare<\/em>&nbsp;offers a stylish blend of traditional Japanese and modern design. With an on-site caf\u00e9 and bar, it&#8217;s the perfect place to enjoy a drink in a chic and relaxing atmosphere at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MG_3906_f-2048x1366-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1012\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MG_3906_f-2048x1366-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MG_3906_f-2048x1366-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MG_3906_f-2048x1366-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MG_3906_f-2048x1366-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MG_3906_f-2048x1366-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u3000\u3000<strong>Access:<\/strong>&nbsp;A 3-minute walk from&nbsp;<em>Hase Station<\/em>&nbsp;on the Enoden Line<br>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000  A 3-minute walk to&nbsp;<em>Sakanoshita Beach<\/em>&nbsp;(10 minutes to&nbsp;<em>Yuigahama Beach<\/em>)<br>\u3000&nbsp;\u3000<strong>URL<\/strong>\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"swl-marker mark_blue\">https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u3000As the season of fresh greenery brightens the ancient city of Kamakura, the time for hydrangeas has arrived.The colorful hydrangeas adorning stone paths and historic temples offer a soothing sight for many visitors. This feature focuses on the blooming status of hydrangeas in Kamakura\u2014especially in popular spots such as Hase, Sakanoshita, and Gokurakuji. 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