[2023 ]Rainy Season Fun! 10 recommended hydrangea viewing spots in Japan

At "Toyohira Park "in Hokkaido, visitors can enjoy colorful flowers throughout the four seasons in a vast area of about 7.4 ha. "The hydrangeas at Toyohira Park "are usually at their best from July to early August. You can enjoy hydrangeas throughout the park, but the most popular photo spot is "the white birch forest ". In the grove of white birch trees, which is unique to the northern part of Japan, many dark blue hydrangeas bloom. You can enjoy the beautiful contrast created by the white grove of white birches and blue hydrangeas.
Hydrangeas also bloom around the pavilion near the pond, where visitors can see colorful pink and blue hydrangeas. Visitors can take their time to appreciate the hydrangeas throughout the park.

Location: 13, Toyohira Gojo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Official website: https://www.sapporo-park.or.jp/toyohira/

At "Michinoku Hydrangea Garden "in Iwate Prefecture, some 400 species and 40,000 hydrangeas bloom in the vast cedar mountains. The site is as large as four times the size of the Tokyo Dome, and there are three walking trails. "Michinoku Hydrangea Garden "is a garden full of hydrangeas from the end of June to the end of July.
There are pure white hydrangeas filling the cedar grove, as well as blue and purple hydrangeas in various colors. In the open areas, pure white hydrangeas cover the entire area and contrast with the blue sky. "From mid to late July, many hydrangeas float on the hydrangea pond "in the park, creating a fantastic view.

Location: 111 Harasawa, Maigawa, Ichinoseki, Iwate
Official website: https://www.ichitabi.jp/spot/data.php?p=36

Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, "Hase-ji Temple "is located in the middle of a mountain called "Mount Kannon "and its precincts extend from the hillside to the foot of the mountain. Taking advantage of the mountain topography, visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers on the temple grounds. The temple is especially famous for its hydrangeas, with 2,500 hydrangea plants of 40 varieties.
The view walking path stretches from the back of the main hall, where you can see hydrangeas blooming in profusion on the mountain slopes. As you walk along the path, you can see Yuigahama beach and enjoy the picturesque scenery created by the hydrangeas and the Shonan sea. You will be impressed by the hydrangeas that cover the slope of the mountain like a carpet.

Location: 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Admission: Adults 400 yen / Children 200 yen
Official website: https://www.hasedera.jp/

Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, "Heijo-ji Temple "is also called "Hydrangea Temple ", where visitors can enjoy hydrangeas throughout the temple grounds. 4,000 hydrangeas of about 130 varieties will soothe visitors' hearts for about a month from late June. Visitors are greeted by hydrangeas from the stairs leading to the main hall and can also see colorful hydrangeas around the main hall.
The most spectacular feature is the flower water feature using hydrangeas. Colorful hydrangea flowers float in the water. After visiting the temple, take your time to explore the temple grounds and find your favorite photo spot.

Location：2-116, Terabu, Noto-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture
Kankan material：200yen
Official website: https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/spot/4496

At "Saruhashi Park "in Yamanashi Prefecture, you can enjoy approximately 3,000 hydrangea plants in the park grounds. The best time to view the hydrangeas is usually in late June, when a hydrangea festival is held in the park. Visitors can enjoy a number of performances by local people, or just relax and enjoy the hydrangea viewing while eating food from the stalls.
"Inside Saruwatari Park ", you will find a variety of colorful white, blue, and pink hydrangeas along the promenade. Find your favorite spot and enjoy both the lively festival and the hydrangeas.

Location: Saruhashi-cho Saruhashi, Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
公式サイ：https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/otsuki/event/meishousaruhashisjisaimatsuri.html

"" in Aichi Prefecture is home to 50,000 hydrangeas in full bloom. A hydrangea festival is held throughout the month of June, and the hydrangeas are lit up at night so that visitors can see different looks of the hydrangeas during the day and at night.
"Within the spacious grounds of Katahara Onsen Hydrangea No Sato ", visitors can enjoy hydrangeas in a variety of different styles. The reflection of the hydrangeas in the pond is beautiful, and the view of the sloping pathways covered with hydrangeas is breathtaking. After taking a good look at the hydrangeas, it is a good idea to take a relaxing soak in the Katahara Onsen hot springs.

Location: 28-1 Ichinosawa, Kanehira-cho, Gamagori, Aichi, Japan
Admission fee: 500 yen
Official website: http://katahara-spa.jp/

Located in Kyoto Prefecture, "Tanshu Kannon-ji Temple "is the oldest hydrangea temple in the Kansai region and attracts many visitors. The temple grounds are planted with 10,000 hydrangea plants of 100 varieties, which all bloom in mid-June with a variety of colors. "The approach leading from the Niomon Gate, which is also the entrance to Tanju Kannonji "is decorated with hydrangeas, and the pathway for the Shichikannon Tour also turns into a hydrangea path.
The scenery of Niomon Gate and Kannon floating among the hydrangeas is so beautiful that it reminds one of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. You may receive a blessing if you visit the Kannon while admiring the hydrangeas.

Location: 1067 Kannonji, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto
Entrance fee: 400 yen / Junior high and high school students: 300 yen
Official website: https://www.tanba-ajisaidera.com/

At "Shingu Hydrangea no Sato "in Ehime Prefecture, you can enjoy 20,000 hydrangeas. The hydrangeas are blooming all over the 4 hectares of mountain slopes, and you can see hydrangeas in their natural state. "Shingu Hydrangea-no-sato "is located deep in the mountains, so if you visit early in the morning, you may be able to see a mysterious view of misty green mountains and purple hydrangeas.
The best time to view them is from mid-June to early July. "The Shingu Hydrangea Festival "will also be held. A monorail service is available so that visitors can enjoy the hydrangeas covering the slopes of the mountain from the top of the monorail. This is a spot where you can take your time to appreciate the hydrangeas while breathing in the fresh mountain air of Shikoku.

Location: 3322 Kamiyama, Shingu-cho, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture
Official website: http://www.shikochu-kankou.jp/?page_id=211

"Seihoin "in Okayama Prefecture is commonly called "Hydrangea Temple "and has 1500 hydrangeas of 100 species on its grounds. There are a series of stairs from the parking lot to the main hall, but you can walk while admiring the hydrangeas. When you arrive at the main hall, you will be greeted by a cute Jizo (guardian deity of children) surrounded by hydrangeas.
Behind the main hall is a beautiful garden with a borrowed view of the mountain where "Seihoin "stands. The best time to visit is from mid-June to early July. You can enjoy viewing the hydrangeas in the quiet precincts of the temple.

Location: 995 Ouchi, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Official website: https://www.okayama-kanko.jp/spot/11057

"Mikaeri Waterfall "in Saga Prefecture is a famous waterfall selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. Near the waterfall, 40,000 hydrangeas of 50 varieties are planted. While admiring the dynamic waterfall with its spraying waterfall, look in the foreground and you will see colorful hydrangeas in bloom.
The waterfall is at its best from early June, and a hydrangea festival is also held. At night, the waterfall is lit up and visitors can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the waterfall and hydrangeas floating in the dark night. The scenery created by the fresh greenery, waterfall, and hydrangea flowers is spectacular only in June.

Location: Ikisa, Aichi-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Official website: https://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/spots/detail/33

We have introduced 10 places in Japan where you can see beautiful hydrangeas. Why don't you go out even on rainy days, attracted by the precious and spectacular scenery that can only be seen during the rainy season? Seeing the hydrangeas come alive in the rain will surely dispel the dreary feeling of the rainy season.