The Hakusan Shrine is on the north side of Tokyo and known for beautiful hydrangeas of many different colors.
I saved the location of this Shrine a few weeks ago. I wanted to wait to visit until the hydrangeas were in full bloon. I ventured up today hoping to see amazing hydrangeas. It was about an hour and fifteen minute trip on the train.
I wasn’t disappointed. The hydrangeas were stunning. There was every color imaginable. Purple, pink, blue, and white. With many shades of each.
This blue one was spectacular!
I took several close up pictures so you can see the size of the blossoms and the variety. I tried to pick a favorite. They are just too beautiful to not love them all!
How about this one- what do you see?
When I first took the picture, I saw a heart. Now, I see a butterfly. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder!
The hydrangeas also beautifully decorated the Shrine.
One selfie for good measure.
And maybe a few more hydrangeas.
I know, I’m making it really difficult for you to decide when to visit next spring. It is hard to pick a favorite flower. Maybe you can rest easy knowing if you plan a spring visit, you will see beautiful flowers and gardens regardless of the flower blooming.