{"id":1156,"date":"2025-05-27T12:02:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T03:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neonara.net\/en\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2025-06-27T13:36:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T04:36:59","slug":"nara-ajisai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neonara.net\/en\/nara-ajisai\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Hydrangea Spots in Nara | Check the Best Viewing Times, Famous Locations, and Hidden Gems by Area, including Hasedera, Yatadera, and Okadera!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nara is home to many famous spots for hydrangeas that color the rainy season, alongside its historic temples and natural landscapes. This article carefully selects and introduces recommended spots that will be in full bloom in the early summer of 2025. We’ve also covered hidden gems perfect for those looking to avoid crowds, along with the unique features of each area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Famous Hydrangea Spots<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span>Hasedera-Temple<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span>Okadera-Temple<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span>Yatadera Temple<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span>Hannyaji Temple<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other & Hidden Gem Hydrangea Spots<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span>Umakami Kyuryo Park<\/a><\/a><\/strong>
\u2003<\/span>Kumedera Temple<\/a><\/a><\/strong>
\u2003<\/span>The Museum Yamato Bunkakan<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Search by Area<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nara & Yamato-Koriyama Area<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/summary>
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\u2003<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/a>Hannyaji Temple<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span><\/a>The Museum Yamato Bunkakan<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/a>Yatadera Temple<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Sakurai & Kashihara Area<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/summary>
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\u2003<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/a>Hasedera-Temple<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span><\/a>Okadera-Temple<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2003<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/a>Kumedera Temple<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Seiwa Area<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/summary>
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\u2003<\/span><\/a>Umakami Kyuryo Park<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Seiwa” is the proper name for this region. The name is a combination of \u300c\u897f\u300d (sei), meaning west, and \u300c\u548c\u300d (wa), from “Yamato,” the historical name for Nara.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hasedera-Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visitor Information<\/span><\/div>
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  • Location: 731-1 Hase, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Access: About a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Hasedera Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Subject to seasonal changes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Admission Fee: Adults 500 yen, Junior high school students 300 yen, Elementary school students 100 yen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Hasedera Temple, located in Sakurai City, Nara, is the head temple of the Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism and is also known as “Hana no Mitera” (The Temple of Flowers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    When is the best time to see the hydrangeas at Hasedera Temple in Nara?<\/dt>
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    The best time to see the hydrangeas at Hasedera Temple is from mid-June to mid-July, when over 3,000 hydrangea plants are in full bloom throughout the grounds.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n