Although it is not well known, there is a neat hydrangea garden behind the main hall of “Shinnyo-do Temple” (entrance free). Still in full bloom. It is a hydrangea spot that is still in time.
Shinnyo-do Temple with hydrangea.
Hydrangea of Yokokuji Temple.
“Yokokuji-Temple” is the best recommended spot in the hydrangea season. However the traffic access is not so good, it is absolutely worth going.
A World of Blue Flowers at Mimurotoji Temple in June.
“Tsu-yu”(Rainy Season) at Mimurotoji Temple, here appears an Ajisai(Hydrangea) blue world. This temple located at south side of Kyoto has a very famous garden where 10,000-Hydrangea are planted at.
The hydrangea and beautiful green in Sanzen-in Temple.
Sanzen-in temple located in the countryside in the northern part of Kyoto City is a little far but worth a visit.
Hydrangea garden at Fujinomori Jinjya Shrine in Fushimi area.
Fujimori Shrine at this timing is famous for its hydrangea garden. However this year there seems to be few flowers. So unfortunately we cannot recommend it much.
Hydrangeas in Chishaku-in Temple.
If you visit “Sanjusangendo Temple” or “Kyoto National Museum”, stop by this “Chishaku-in Temple” as well. Hydrangea is at its best now.
The irises and Hydrangea in Umenomiya Taisha Shrine.
The garden of “Umenomiya Taisha Shrine” is famous for enjoying the seasonal flowers.
Now Iris (Japanese name: Hana-shobu) and hydrangea also is coming up.