Best Hydrangea Spots in Japan
Japan may be famous for its sakura (cherry blossoms) or momiji (autumn leaves), but in between as the weather starts to get warmer ajisai (pronounced 'ah-jee-sai') bloom, signifying the start of rainy season.
These colourful hydrangeas are much more resilient than the fleeting sakura and in this guide series we have put together the best places to see them across Kansai, Kanto, Kyushu and Tohoku.
Our guides on each location:
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