3,000 azalea plants (and 100 varieties) come into bloom at Nezu Shrine. The grounds feature elevated viewing paths, a miniature red gate tunnel, traditional performances, and sweet refreshments.
The wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine (亀戸天神社) were planted during the Edo period and remain one of Tokyo’s most iconic floral displays. From mid-April to early ...
An iris festival in Tokyo, the Katsushika Iris Festival is held at Mizumoto Park and Horikiri Shobuen, which collectively contain over 20,000 iris flowers.
A flower festival in Bunkyo, this mid-June event at Hakusan Shrine features 3,000 blooming hydrangeas. A miniature Mt. Fuji replica, the Fuji-zuka mound, is also opened to visitors.
A morning glory festival in Tokyo, this is Japan’s largest, held annually from July 6-8. The event features approximately 100 flower stalls and 100 food vendors.
A sunflower festival in Kiyose, Tokyo, displays over 100,000 flowers on 24,000 square meters of farmland. An observation deck and a market selling local produce are on-site.
A moon viewing event in Tokyo, Mukojima-Hyakkaen garden displays hand-painted lanterns and features traditional music performances to recreate an Edo-period aesthetic.
