Written by TC Team
Some of the major seasonal festivals during the rainy season are based around the hydrangea flower (called ajisai in Japanese), and Bunkyo puts on one of the best at Hakusan Shrine.
What happens?
3,000 hydrangeas will be in bloom around Hakusan Shrine and nearby Hakusan Park. Entry is free and there will be a lot of festivities, including a concert, mikoshi (portable shrine) procession, stalls every weekend, free toothbrushes — really — and sketching meetups.
Schedule 2025
- June 8 and June 15 (from 11:00): Free toothbrushes for the first 100 people
- June 7–8: Hydrangea concert
- June 14–15: Hydrangea concert
- June 15 (from 10:00): Hydrangea mikoshi procession
Also read: 9 Best Hydrangea Experiences Near Tokyo — for day-trip ideas.
Suggested Activity
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train
Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway, includes coach out from Tokyo and a Shinkansen Bullet Train trip back.
Tip: Look out for similar festivals in your neighbourhood — entrance is likely to be free too.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Early
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Mid Jun
文京あじさいまつり
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 168 m from Hakusan Station Mita Line (I13)
- 415 m from Honkomagome Station Namboku Line (N13)
- 0.8 km from Tōdaimae Station Namboku Line (N12)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 28 ºC
Low: 19 ºC
