SIGHTSEEING

Meigetsuin

Meigetsuin Temple is where garden looking through a circular window is famous.
There are also 3,000 beautiful hanabishiwa flowers in the garden seen from the main temple (circular windows) which is open to the public during the autumnal leaves season, the autumn leaves are a must-see.
The autumn colors seen from the main window of the main hall are artistically beautiful, a symbollic spot of Kamakura.
You can enjoy the view that complements the beauty of the autumnal leaves unique to “”Meigetsuin””.
It is also popular as a spot where you can appreciate the Japanese hydrangea in full bloom in June.

Kamakura: Meigetsuin

ADDRESS	189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa-ken
TEL	0467-24-3437
BUSINESS HOURS	9:00~16:00 (※June Hours are 8:30~17:00)
REGULAR HOLIDAY	No Holidays
FEE	Admission Fee: 300円 (※ 500 yen in June)
ACCESS	About a 10 minute walk from the Kita-Kamakura station
PARKING LOT	None

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