Hydrangeas Path in Kamakura

Yet another reason to visit Kamakura!

Andre Moreira Jul 12, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>It has to be seen this close to believe</p>

<p>When hydrangeas color is blueish, it means the soil in that particular area has an acidid/neutral level of pH.</p>

<p>And when they tend to be pink, it means the soil is alkaline!</p>

<p>Walking down a path full of hydrangeas with the sea in the background. Beautiful!</p>

<p>This hydrangea is known for having a multiple petal, being one over another. Gives it a beautiful effect!</p>

<p>And more, this time on a different color</p>

<p>Facing the visitors to be appreciated!</p>

Japan's rainy season is famous for the beautiful hydrangeas that it brings, and there are more varieties than you can imagine!

If you want to appreciate the beauty of hydrangeas in all its splendor, then Kamakura is your destination! This hydrangea path in the Jojuin Temple (close to the famous Hasedera Temple) is definitely worth a visit, don't miss it!

Andre Moreira @andre.moreira

Born in the Portuguese countryside in 1990, I've been living in Japan since 2012. Not long after coming to Japan, I started writing to Japan Travel in English, and later started managing its Portuguese page. I'm continuously looking for new Portuguese language helpers to help us make the page ev...