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JAPAN

Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is 377,873 square kilometers, nearly equivalent to Germany and Switzerland combined or slightly smaller than California. Japan consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands.
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JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER

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Shrines and Temples

Kanagawa

Meigetsu-in Ajisai Temple

Meigetsu-in is widely known as a beauty spot for hydrangeas and accordingly is known as the Hydrangea Temple (Ajisai-dera). In June when the hydrangeas are at their best, people queue from the JR Kita-Kamakura Station to Meigetsu-in, and the temple bustles with visitors. Originally Meigetsu-in was a small temple located within a larger temple, until it was restored in the 14th century by Uesugi Norikata, then a powerful warlord. Meigetsu-in is also known as the site of the tomb of Hojo Tokiyori, once the supreme ruler of Japan who was based in Kamakura.

Address
189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa

Admission Fee
300 yen (regular fee) Iris garden: 500 yen (open in June)

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Directions
JR Kita-Kamakura Stn./10-min. walk

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