Written by Alexandra Ziminski
Taking place at Takahatasan Kongō-ji, a Shingon Buddhist temple, this is one of the largest chrysanthemum festivals in the Tama area.
What happens?
Takahatasan Kongō-ji enshrines Fudō Myō-ō, one of the Five Wisdom Kings in esoteric Buddhism. The temple is said to date back to the early Heian period.
The annual chrysanthemum displays feature over 1,500 examples of the flower.
Suggested Activity
Experience the Traditional Art of Kintsugi
Looking for something different? Try a kintsugi class in Tokyo. Kintsugi is the art of repairing old pottery with gold. In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn the delicate art of gold repair, and create your own unique souvenir to take home. You'll even dress in samue, the traditional outfit of craftsmen.
There are also gardening workshops, a plant sale and competition judging.
How to get there
The temple is a 5-minute walk from Takahatafudo Station on the Keio Line or Tama Monorail.
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