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 2024
- June 9 and June 16 (from 13:00): Free toothbrushes for the first 100 people
- June 8–9: Hydrangea concert
- June 15–16: Hydrangea concert
- June 16 (From 10:00): Hydrangea mikoshi procession
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
2025
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)
