Hase-dera Temple, Kamakura

Beautiful temple grounds/compound, early September the fall foliage was not present yet but still a really cool place. Not stroller or wheelchair accessible beyond the main entrance, pretty tall and steep steps throughout the grounds. ¥400 yen per person to enter easily payable with yen, card or transit card with English language self serve kiosk. Would be beautiful to see in all seasons.

This temple might be my most favorite temple in Kamakura area. Not only they got beautiful hydrangeas in the season, but they got stunning view over the sea. The entire temple is very well designed including the garden too. Though it got a lot of stairs so it’s not idea for people who can’t handle stairs. This temple is definitely worse visiting. This temple accept credit card and transit card besides the cash too which is super rare! Totally a plus for me as I don’t carry much cash.

Wowowow! Visited this because it was close to the Big Buddha and had a great visit. The shrine is beautiful and very well maintained. It can get a little crowded to see the amazing statue of Kannon, but it's worth waiting. Remember not to take pictures of her, it's rude! Definitely check out the goddess caves and explore the grounds - it's very peaceful and there's a lot to see.

A beautiful gem tucked away off the busy street. If you’re in the area, and already getting fleeced for parking, you should absolutely visit. Keep your eyes pealed for the little cavern you can walk through and try to visit while the hydrangeas are in bloom.

This temple in my opinion is the "all inclusive" temple. It has a cave, a garden, hydrangeas, a few viewpoints, temple, and museum on site. It was beautiful and scenic, even though there are steep steps to follow to get to the hydrangea garden and viewpoints including the main temple. Also, they distribute goshuin in the upper temple.