Taking place at Takahatasan Kongo-ji, this is one of the largest Chrysanthemum festivals in the Tama area. The displays feature over 1,500 examples of the flower with gardening workshops, a plant sale and competition judging too. The temple is a 5-minute walk from Takahatafudo Station on the Keio Line or Tama Monorail.
Takahata Fudoson Kiku Matsuri
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