Mimuroto-ji temple in Uji is a quiet place outside of Kyoto city – The main garden has 10,000 hydrangeas in various pink, purple, blue and white hues and a path that snakes right through them.

You can also see beautiful hydrangeas lit up only here in the Kansai area.

• Hours : 8:30 to 16:30
• Admission : 1,000 yen

• Lit-up : 19:00 to 21:00 ( JUN 11 to 26 on Sat, Sun only)
• Admission : 1,000 yen