Best Hydrangea Spots in Greater Tokyo, Japan
Thus, Japan is very famous all over the
world for the beauty of spring or autumn. But nowadays on Instagram or
Facebook, besides the picture of Sakura Lane or autumn forest one often sees
piles and piles of blue-pink-purple or white flowers lined up around an unknown
shrine or a garden of hundreds of blue flowers blooming on either side of a
secluded lane. According to Japanese written records, local hydrangea varieties
have been found here since the 8th century, and later European varieties were
introduced. About a hundred species of flowers are found here.
These are the lively hydrangeas that make
the gloomy rainy season colorful. There are many places in and around Tokyo
where you can enjoy the beauty of this flower.
Here we share ten places of our choice that will help you find your desired destinations. So, what are you waiting for, read the whole article and visit your favorite Park or Shrine? Oh yes but don’t forget to take your umbrella with you.
No.10
Asukayama Park
Until a few years ago, the park was famous for sakura flowers, but now it is also popular for hydrangea flowers. It is one of the most popular Hydrangea viewing spots in Tokyo.
Access: 1 mint walk from Ōji Station
Hours: Open 24 hours
No.9
Sumida Park
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| "Hydrangea and SkyTree" by taka_suzuki |
Built on the banks of the Sumida River, the park is a popular place to see cherry blossoms, but the hydrangea flowers on the banks of the monsoon river are also a sight to behold. There are about a thousand flowers all over the park. This flower is usually found here from late June to early July. Here you will also get an additional reward is the Skytree and Hydrangea flowers in one frame, which is one of Tokyo's most famous symbols.
Access: 5 mint walk from Asakusa Sta.
Hours: Open 24 hours
No.8
Gongendo Park
Gongendo is a prefectural park in the city of Satte which is divided into three parts. Located about 50 minutes from Tokyo, the park is home to plenty of milky white Annabelle hydrangeas. But apart from that, about 3000 varieties of flowers can be seen here. There is usually a bus service from the station to the park during the Flower Festival. The festival, which is relatively new to others, soon became very popular as about 16,000 flowers were planted here. The ideal time to visit this park is from mid-June to July.
Access: 6 mints bus ride from Satte st.
Hours: Open 24 hours
No.7
Goryo Shrine
The environment of the temple premises is secluded and peaceful. However, this is not the only reason why this place has not been included in the list of favorites. It is also a popular spot to take pictures of hydrangea with Enoden. I am personally a big fan of Japanese trains. After boarding for the first time in Enoden it is one of my favorites. Usually, at the back of the temple where there is a rail crossing, the train exits through a tunnel, crosses the flower bushes on both sides, and moves on to the next station. There are enough crowds of ordinary people and photographers here to capture this whole scene. So, enjoy the scene but maintain the normal courtesy and obey the traffic rules. During your Kamakura trip at monsoon don't forget to add it to your list.
Access: 4 mint walk from Hase Sta.
Admission Fee: Free
No.6
Hakusan Jinja shrine
The Hakusan Jinja Shrine is one of Tokyo's top hydrangea viewing spots. About 3,000 hydrangea flowers are bloomed during the rainy season in the temple compound and garden area. The Hydrangea Festival (Ajisai Matsuri) usually takes place in mid-June. The festival has shops run by locals, as well as food stalls too.
Access: 2 minutes walk from Hakusan Sta. on the Toei Mita Line
Hours: 10AM–4PM (Tuesday Closed)
No.5
Minamizawa Ajisai Mountain
This mountain is in the town of Akiruno where the whole valley is filled with blue hydrangea since the beginning of the rainy season. Although it is not a natural way, it has developed through the efforts of a local man, Chuichi Minamisawa over many years. In the middle of the forest, about ten thousand hydrangea flowers bloom on different slopes of the hill. In a secluded hill village, the beauty of flowers in the shade of the forest multiplies!
Access: There is a 40-minute walk from the Musashi-Itsukaichi station. However, a shuttle bus can be taken from the station or a cab can be hired.
Hours: 8AM–5PM
No.4
Odawara Castle
Odawara Castle is considered one of Japan's 100 Great Castles and the castle garden deserve special mention. During the spring cherry blossom festival, there is a great crowd to enjoy the beautiful festival, but not only at that time, but also in the pre-summer, hydrangeas of various colors can be seen here.
About ten thousand Iris flowers and 2.5 thousand hydrangeas bloom throughout the garden and a lot of people come to the Ajisai Flower Festival to enjoy the beauty of the castle with blooming flowers.
Access: 5 mins walk from Odawara Sta.
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm.
No.3
Hasedera
The seaside town Kamakura is a popular destination for tourists all year round, but the beauty of the city is greatly enhanced during the pre-summer season, with hydrangea flowers blooming in bunches all around. The Hasedera temple ground is one of the most famous hydrangeas viewing spot in Kamakura.
During this season, as if the slopes of the hills around the temple wrapped themselves with these deep blue clusters of flowers. The view of flowers, Kamakura city, and Sagami Bay from the top of those hills are breathtaking which is not to be forgotten.
Access: 5 mins walk from Hase Sta.
Hours: 8:00~17:00
No.2
Ajisai Park
The blue hills in the distance and the rows of blue, purple, and white flowers blooming all around the paddy fields and tea gardens create a different but beautiful scene!
This is exactly what can be seen when visiting the Kaisai Hydrangea Village. Not a park or a garden, but an effort by the common people of this area that touches the heart.
Access: 25 mint walk from Shin Matsuda Sta. or Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Sekimoto Get off at Yoshida Shrine(Yoshidajinjairiguchi Bus Stop) and walk 1 minute
Hours: Open 24 hours
No.1
Meigetsuin
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| Photo by Kakidai |
None other than Meigetsuin can be at the top of this list! calm and soothing blue flowers overflowing on both sides of the tranquil path of Meigetsuin would give peace of mind. The hydrangea flowers here are so beautiful that the temple has been known as the Hydrangea temple. About 25,000 baby blue hydrangea flowers bloom here from mid-June to early July.
Access: 10 mins walk from Kita Kamakura Sta.
Hours: 8:30-17:00
For those of you who are planning to visit
Japan in June or July, I hope you find this blog helpful. If there is any
query, you must do it in the comment box.
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