If you are following me on Instagram (please, follow me if you aren’t, I’m so close to 10K!), you have probably noticed a wave of flowery photos in my feed. June marks rainy season in Japan and with that come the colorful blooms of ajisai (hydrangea in Japan). I coupled with my friend and traveled to two beautiful spots for annual flower viewing (because every flower in Japan has a dedicated festival, with posters notifying you of the best viewing location, dates and even what food will be served!) – Kamakura and Mobara. I’ve written about Kamakura before. It is a small town with rich historic and cultural heritage outside Tokyo. It has a beautiful coastline (you can even see Mt. Fuji from there!) and is dotted with numerous ancient shrines whose meticulously manicured gardens are a perfect respite from summer heat. Two of my favorite shrines are Hase-dera and Meigetsu-in Temple (a.k.a. Hydrangea Temple).
Details of Hattori Farm (Hydrangea Mansion) in Mobara City:
- Location: 719, Sangaya, Mobara-shi, Chiba
- The farm is located approximately 4 km from JR Mobara Station. You can catch one of the few buses going to the direction of the farm (ask at the station), or catch a cab. A one-way ride will cost 1,500 yen
- The garden is open from the beginning of June to the beginning of July
- Opening hours: 8:00 to 18:00
- Cost: 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for children, group 400 yen (more than ten people)
- Inquiry: 0475-24-8511
All photos were taken with Nikon D750 and my delicious new lens – 85 mm f1.8.
Linking up with my lovely bloggers at Wanderful Wednesday, Faraway Files.
xoxo, nano
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