This was our second rainy season in Japan and I don’t regret repeating a season. I think I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: If you can’t go to Japan during sakura season, go for the rainy/hydrangea season and you’ll hardly miss those delicate pink blooms!
We spent a day in Kamakura visiting three temples that are known for their hydrangea blooms. Japan has so many varieties of hydrangea and it’s always fun to see the different colors, shapes, and sizes.
Naoto, who was clearly in charge of his own packing, was basking in the bamboo forest and enjoying the blooms almost as much as I was.
I think we were a little early for peak hydrangea season on this particular day, but it wasn’t too hot and humid and it wasn’t raining so I think we planned it perfectly, even if by accident!
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