JUNE 2024
Great vintage Peace Van. Kita-Kamakura Station.
JR Yokosuka line heading into Kita-Kamakura Station.
Many foreigners are taken back by the backwards (Swastika). In Japan, it is the symbol to designate a Temple.
Meigetsu-in was built Uesugi Norikata of the powerful Uesugi Clan in 1394 AD. Main Hall.
The Zen Garden.
Meigetsu-in is known as the "Temple of Hydrangeas" (Ajisai-Dera).
June is Hydrangea month throughout Japan. Everywhere! Easy to grow and durable bushes.
My favorite flower has always been the Japanese Iris. Very narrow window for blooming .... Late May through Mid June. Then gone. Missed it the (2) prior years whilst in Japan.
The Japanese Iris Garden walkway.
The backside of the Main Hall. Notice the oval window...the other side of the building is the "Main Attraction" to Meigetsu-in.
The view people come to see. In Autumn you can view the spectacular fall foliage thru the oval window.
Flora Engaku-ji Temple
Yamanouchi Buddhist Temple / Engaku-ji