A one-day course to enjoy hydrangeas and summer illuminations (Lantern Night)

When it comes to hydrangeas, Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura and Hasedera Temple in Chiba are famous, but they tend to be very crowded. This place is relatively quiet in comparison. After admiring the hydrangeas, we will introduce you to some spots where you can enjoy delicious food and summer illumination events. ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ 《Myorakuji Temple》Nagaosan Myorakuji Temple [Address] 3-9-3 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture [Access] Take the city bus bound for Sugo Shako from Noborito Station on the JR or Odakyu Line, get off at Goshozuka, then walk for 15 minutes. Or take the community bus Ajisai-go from Noborito Station or Kuji Station on the JR line, get off at Ajisai Temple. 🅿️Available for visitors ★ Once you pass through the solemn gate, you will be greeted by colorful hydrangeas in colors such as blue, purple, and light red. ★ Annual event "Hydrangea Festival" held every year on the third Sunday of June ⚠️ It will be very crowded on the day of the festival. The parking lot cannot be used. There is a special community bus from JR Nambu Line "Kuji Station" by public transportation. 📸Photo spot📸・The contrast between the bell tower and the hydrangeas is wonderful・Blue and purple hydrangeas blooming in front of the main hall and to the back・Blue hydrangeas filling both sides after climbing the narrow staircase ────────────────────── Jokeiji Temple [Address] 6-34-1 Kamiaso, Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa [Access] 10 minutes walk from Odakyu Kakio Station. Tokyu Shigao Station → 17 minutes by Tokyu Bus or Odakyu Bus, Kaki 23 line to Kakio Station North Exit, get off at Shin-Nakanobashi bus stop, 5 minutes walk 🅿️ 5.6 parking spaces for worshippers ★ A group of arhat statues in various outfits. These expressive and friendly arhat statues are placed all over the temple grounds, and are full of things to see. Don't miss the statues making masks and administering vaccinations! ★The grounds are surrounded by greenery. As you go up the stairs, you will see various hydrangeas on the slope. 📸Photo spots📸・A statue making a mask near the gate, and a vaccination statue nearby・The expressions of the various arhat statues on the side of the approach are so realistic・The hydrangeas and the laughing statue, as shown in the photo・The stairs next to the entrance "Akiha Shrine" View from the grounds ──────────────────────《Lantern Night》Yokohama Bay Quarter Date: 2025.5.31 (Sat) - 9.15 (Mon) Lighting times: 17:00-22:00 Location: Bay Garden, 6th floor, Yokohama Bay Quarter Address: 1-10 Kinkocho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Admission: Free ▼Access・Nearest station・3 minute walk from Yokohama Station Kita-Higashi Exit A via the pedestrian bridge "Bay Quarter Walk"・7 minute walk from Yokohama Station East Exit via Porta and Sogo 2nd floor ★Colorful lanterns are lined up, inspired by the night market in Hoi An, the ancient capital of Vietnam. The appearance changes depending on the time and weather, day and night, sunny and rainy. Recommended to go around sunset👍 ────────────────────── 《Aloha table》Aloha Table Yokohama Bay Quarter [Address] 4F Yokohama Bay Quarter, 1-10 Kinko-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 3-minute walk from Yokohama Station Kita-Higashi Exit/4F Bay Quarter Monday-Sunday, Holidays, Days before Holidays: 11:00-22:00 (Food L.O. 21:00 Drink L.O. 21:30) [All Days] 11:00-22:00 ★Enjoy food with a Hawaiian atmosphere★There are also terrace seats where you can see the lantern night from above★Hawaiian music that gives you a slow feeling 📸Photo Spot📸・You can take night view from the window seats・You can take pictures from above the lantern night from the terrace seats・Eye-catching menu #Yokohama #Kawasaki #Hydrangea #Illumination #Lantern #LimitedEvent