Hydrangeas アジサイ

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We spent a lovely Sunday afternoon with our friend Lola strolling around the grounds at Hasedera in Kamakura viewing the many varieties of hydrangeas in bloom.

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The hillside was covered with blossoms, and the breeze from the nearby seaside was lovely.

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A view of the temple buildings from the hillside.
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Hydrangeas and Jizo.

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More temple buildings.

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Temple gardens at the base of the hillside.

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Inside the cave that is dedicated to Benzaiten.

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More cave interior...

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... and the Benzaiten area of the cave. People can purchase the tiny devotional sculptures and place them in this room devoted to the deity.
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和みっこ (wamiko?). Hasedera is known for the many Jizo that are located there (I posted photos of these from our last visit in fall of 2008- click here), but I'm not sure what this particular version of Jizo does. Generally Jizo will rescue people from hell and is a patron of children and the unborn who pass away too soon, as well as travelers and pilgrims.

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To get to Hasedera we transfer to the Enoshima Dentetsu at Kamakura Station. The Enoden is a funky little toy train that runs along the coast near Kamakura, and has its own special Hello Kitty, complete with a surfboard.