Experience the magic of hydrangea season in Japan. Explore beautiful blooms, historic temples in Kamakura, and unique cultural insights. Plan a sensory feast with our guide.
タグ: temple
Blooms, Temples, and Tranquility: Kamakura’s Hydrangea Experience
Kamakura, known as ‘Little Kyoto,’ immerses visitors in Japan’s culture and history. In summer, the city transforms into a haven for hydrangeas, with numerous ‘hydrangea temples’ or ‘Ajisai-dera’ adorned with beautiful bushes.
Omamori (Amulet)
Amulet Many kinds of amulets such as road safety, the welfare of the household, scholarship etc. are sold in a shrine or a temple. But it…Continue reading Omamori (Amulet)
Omikuji
What is Omikuji? Omikuji is called “Fortune telling paper” and usually taken as a fun, but it is a message from the gods and ver…Continue reading Omikuji
Temple
There are many historical temples in Japan. Pass under a gate called “Sanmon” and go into the temple ground. At the both side of…Continue reading Temple
About Japan 1 – General Character & Religious Beliefs
General Character Originally, Japanese have been agricultural people, this have had a profound influence on the culture and the way of livin…Continue reading About Japan 1 – General Character & Religious Beliefs